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If you haven’t tried a rainbow carrot, now is the time!  Rainbow carrots taste like regular carrots and have tons of fiber like them too, but because they come in a variety of rich colors like purple and yellow, they also contain a slew of...

21 February, 2016 /

I'm Italian. So naturally I love rich, old-school Italian meals.  What I don't love however, is how I can barely zip my jeans and have an intense need for a nap afterwards!  All of those extra pasta carbs and too much fat causes immediate bloating...

11 February, 2016 /
Need a go-to smoothie for those busy mornings and afternoons? Try my Banana Almond Smoothie - It’s sweet, simple and perfectly balanced to help you burn fat, build muscle, increase your energy and reduce cravings. If you use a really sweet protein powder, a touch of vegan yogurt or low fat plain Greek yogurt can help balance the smoothie.  Make sure to check out this smoothie AND follow the amazing women at Blender Babes- you'll find so many cool recipes and health tips!
06 February, 2016 /

Ready for Superbowl? Two game day favorites (buffalo chicken and chili) come together in this mouth-watering, fat-blasting recipe Buffalo Chicken Chili. Watch my guest, Host of Totally Patriots, JAM’N 94.5 and Reality TV Star Ashlee Feldman & I whip up this easy, amazing dish perfect...

05 February, 2016 /
Nutrition Coach & Chef, Valerie Cogswell's mouth-watering, fat burning recipes are featured in the book, "Why Kids Make You Fat...And How to Get Your Body Back."  Written by Mark Macdonald, this book includes a proven eight week plan for busy parents to lose weight, easy recipes (including family style options), real-life strategies and a specific workout regimen.
05 February, 2016 /
Many people resort to extreme diet trends in order to lose weight. But Valerie Cogswell, a certified nutrition coach and chef, will tell you that the secret to looking and feeling healthy is not deprivation, but properly fueling the body. The Weymouth resident, who spends much of her time cooking up delicious recipe ideas in her home kitchen, doesn’t like “diet” food. Instead, she specializes in creating all-natural, restaurant-quality dishes that deliver the perfect combination of protein, carbohydrates and fat. Eating this way balances blood sugar levels, which in turn helps burn fat, build lean muscle and boost metabolism and energy.
05 February, 2016 /

There is something about banana bread baking away in the oven that feels like home.  This easy and ridiculously flavorful Smashed Banana Bread is everything you remember without all of the excess fat, white sugar and white flour. I replaced the white sugar with extra...

04 November, 2015 /

So it's Fall and football season which means it's the perfect time for chili. Personally, regular chili bores me, but my Buffalo Chicken Chili is anything but boring! It's actually almost famous because it's been featured on both the New England Patriots website and the...

19 October, 2015 /

I love this soup. Well I love all soup, but I particularly love this soup because it’s so easy to make, has just the right amount of sweetness with a little kick and it’s full of anti-aging vitamins and fiber.   One serving of this stuff...

08 October, 2015 /
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