Carmen Roberts, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
Health Professional, Medical ReviewerCarmen is a Registered Dietitian. In addition to writing for HealthCentral, she has spent her career working at Johns Hopkins and is also an adjunct faculty instructor for Excelsior College. Carmen has over 20 years of experience in nutritional counseling, education, writing, and program management and is a certified specialist in adult weight management. She enjoys educating her students and clients about how nutrition affects the body and its role in overall health and wellness.
Latest by Carmen Roberts, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
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Coconut-Almond Cookies
This gluten-free dessert recipe easily doubles (and triples). You may want to plan on it!
Festive Dark Chocolate Bark
You can customize this no-sugar-added treat with your family's favorite toppings.
2-Bite Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Just sweet enough to feel like a treat, these teeny-tiny cupcakes make portion control simple.
Smoky & Sweet Party Mix
Serve this tasty mix in small ramekins or cups to keep portions small and social-distancing rules simple.
Mini Turkey & Cranberry Meatballs
So good you might want to double the batch!
Butternut Soup Shooters
This soup is so creamy and luscious you won't believe it's dairy-free!
Winter Spice Eggnog
Our recipe swaps the dairy for almond milk and a dash of coconut cream!
Cranberry-Rosemary Sparkler
Alcohol-free and oh so fancy! You can switch up the sweetness for each guest.