2018 New Year’s Resolutions from My Kitchen to Yours

Happy New Year, Friends! I always love the 1st of the year. A new year, new beginnings, fresh starts, a clean slate! My family and I were sitting around last weekend discussing what we wanted this year to look like and I of course had to share my goals in and around the kitchen for  … Read more


It’s Party Time: Low Calorie Cocktails

Hi Friends! Today’s post is going to be short and sweet but I hope to cover something that I’ve been asked about a lot lately–Low Calorie Cocktails. Recently, I’ve had friends and clients ask me, “how can I attend these holiday cocktail parties, enjoy a nice festive drink and not over indulge?” It’s a great  … Read more


SKINNY SOUPS: SLURP YOURSELF SLIM!

Happy Monday, Friends. Today, I’m going to share one of my all-time favorite tips for staying full, staying trim, staying healthy and detoxing throughout the year—“SOUPING”. That’s right…not fasting, not juicing, not starving! We are going to slurp ourselves skinny! Did you know that on average, the normal person gains between five and eight pounds  … Read more


Real Talk: The School Lunchbox Rut

How is that it’s only November and I’ve already found myself in a rut….the dreaded what to pack in the school lunchbox rut?? I mean really… two and a half months into school and I’ve lost all creative juices and ambition to pack a nutritious lunch for my kids? Here’s what I know. First, I’m  … Read more


Smart, Savory Sides for Thanksgiving 2017

Happy Thursday, friends! I’m here today to share some recipes—recipes that I hope that you will want to add to your Thanksgiving menus this year. We’re just a week away, so let’s get cooking! First things first—and I really hope that you’ll still want to be friends with me after I get a little real  … Read more


My Battle Against High Blood Pressure

How I Fought High Blood Pressure and Embraced a Healthful Life A warm welcome to my new blog where I’m looking forward to helping you with any health issues and weight loss. I’ll be offering practical, clinical advice on topics like lowering high blood pressure without medicine. And, as a dedicated mom who has created  … Read more


I’m Janine Whiteson, NYC-Based Nutritionist, MS

Welcome! Well, I finally flipped the switch! For years I’ve been wanting to put myself out there. I’ve wanted to create a space where I could share what I’ve learned about nutrition and diet…about living a healthful life, about trying to balance it all. I’ve learned so much through my journey to becoming who I  … Read more