This Maple Bliss Salad is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, featuring fresh spinach, hearty farro, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and chewy dates, all tossed in a fragrant maple vinaigrette. The addition of thyme and marjoram adds an herby depth, enhancing the natural sweetness Read More
Welcome spring with a vibrant twist on classic hummus! This Green Goddess Hummus is bursting with fresh, seasonal herbs like basil, chives, parsley, and green onion, creating a bright, herbaceous flavor that pairs beautifully with the zesty kick of lemon and warm notes of garlic and cumin. Read More
Healthy cheesecake?? This Strawberry Cheesecake Skyr Yogurt Parfait is the perfect balance of creamy, mild tang, and naturally sweet flavors. Made with thick, Icelandic skyr yogurt, this parfait is extra rich in protein and ultra-smooth, giving it a luscious texture that pairs beautifully with juicy fresh strawberries and crunchy granola Read More
Welcome to The Sugar Dietitian
Sweets can be included as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle and relationship with food. I’m here to show you how. Whether you’re craving a lower-sugar recipe, curious about portion-friendly options, or want to enjoy treats more mindfully, you’re in the right place.
Meet Sheila Patterson, Registered Dietitian, CDCES and Media Expert
I’m a registered dietitian, diabetes expert, media contributor, and mom of two. I appear in television segments, offer expert quotes for national publications, and partner with trusted brands to share realistic, science-based nutrition guidance. My approach helps people enjoy food without confusion or restriction and part of an overall healthy intake.
A Balanced Way to Enjoy Sugar
Here you’ll find recipes, smart product recommendations, and tools to help you include sweets with confidence. I believe satisfying your sweet tooth can fit into a nourishing, joyful routine. Here you will find guidance and support whether it’s blood sugar help, incorporating sweets that you can tolerate if using GLP-1 therapy or general ways for anyone to include tasty treats and healthy meals.
If you’re looking for a colorful, flavorful, and healthy dish to brighten up your table, this golden, veggie frittata is the perfect pick. Golden to highlight the colorful and mildly sweet, diced yellow peppers. It also includes fresh seasonal vegetables like leeks, shallots, zucchini, and spinach. A combo bringing both fiber and natural sweetness to every bite. Paired with the eggs and a tangy kick from crumbled feta, this frittata strikes the perfect balance of hearty and light along with vegetarian-friendly.
Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch, meal prepping for the week this golden veggie frittata dish checks all the boxes. This recipe is made using the stovetop to oven method but maintains simplicity, in a beautiful French Blue Skillet from Staub. so pretty and lots of other fun colors! Served warm, it’s great to pair with a roll, scone or side salad and top with fresh herbs like chives or dill. For additional protein, you could add chicken sausage or turkey bacon. This dish is ideal for a weekend brunch and reheats perfectly for leftovers during the week.