Sheri, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

02/14/2026

Are you a chocolate fan like me?! I have good news, a bit of dark chocolate everyday is good for your ❤️ and more!

❤️ Daily dark chocolate may enhance your mood, heart health, and brain function
❤️ Chocolate is a good source of the antioxidant, flavanols.
❤️ The flavanols in dark chocolate increase blood nitric oxide levels which help blood vessels to widen and relax, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure.
❤️The darker the chocolate the more flavanols and less sugar it has.
❤️Dark chocolate with 70% cocoa or higher is recommended since it is lower in added sugar and richer in the heart healthy antioxidant, flavanol and minerals magnesium, zinc, and iron than other chocolate.
❤️ Eating 1-1.5 ounces of dark chocolate per day is associated with health benefits especially when it takes the place of other sweet treats.
 
I hope this sweet message brought you happiness on ❤️ day!

Follow me for more information on heart health and plant-forward nutrition. ❤️❤️❤️

02/13/2026

My Heart Forum presentation is on YouTube. You can view it here.

A live cooking demonstration and discussion on practical heart-healthy eating.Speaker: Sheri Gaw, Clinical Registered Dietitian

02/08/2026

I had so much fun at the annual El Camino Health Heart Forum.
I was completely in my element presenting and demoing a balanced salad and talking to participants at the health fair.
If you are looking for advice for heart health or are want to move towards a plant-forward diet, follow me!

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02/06/2026

Did you know today is National Wear Red Day?

Wear Red Day happens every year on the first Friday in February during American Heart Month. Wearing red brings awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death among American women. It also is a day to promote education, awareness, and early detection.

To kick off American Heart Month, I will presenting at the El Camino Health Heart Forum on Saturday, 2/7. Our in-person event is at full capacity with over 500 people registered!

You can join us online from anywhere by registering here: https://www.elcaminohealth.org/landing/heartforum2026

What are some things you can do to prevent heart disease?

❤️Choose balanced meals that are rich in fiber from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and seeds, low in saturated fat from lean protein and low-fat dairy, and low in added sugars by limiting soda and other sweet treats.

❤️Exercise regularly by walking, swimming, cycling, running, or doing any movement that you find enjoyable.

❤️Manage stress levels with meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.

❤️Quit smoking.

❤️Limit alcohol to a max of 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men.

❤️Aim for adequate sleep- 7-9 hours of sleep each night.


Are you wearing red today? ❤️

02/04/2026

Well, this is a fun trend! Try it!

Ask Chat GPT to create a caricature of you with everything they know about you and state your job.

I think Chat GPT knows me pretty well!

If you are new here, I am Sheri Gaw, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care & education specialist.

I work in the cardiac & pulmonary wellness program at El Camino Health. On the side, I am a media dietitian and I work with brands to provide evidence-based nutritional guidance.

If you are looking for information on heart health and plant-forward nutrition, you should follow me!

By the way, I am presenting at a large event this weekend, the annual El Camino Health Heart Forum. It will stream online. Here is the link to learn more, register, and join! https://www.elcaminohealth.org/landing/heartforum2026

01/26/2026

Protein cookie dough balls- no bake!

Ingredients:
1/3 cup almond flour
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup peanut butter or any nut butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I used )
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Put the first 6 ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend well.
2. Transfer cookie dough into a bowl.
3. Add the chocolate chips
4. Stir well.
5. Scoop with a cookie scoop. Makes about 18 balls.
6. Store in an air tight container and refrigerate. Use within 3 days or freeze (good for at least 3 months).

Are you going to try these?

01/16/2026

I was hesitant to jump on the 2016 trend. I remember it as the breaking point in an unhappy marriage. But as I look back, I was reminded there were many good times personally and professionally.

❤️supporting my little dancers
❤️Eating Healthy with Diabetes grocery store tours
❤️Avery wore my sorority tshirt for her school college day. She was not a fan 😂
❤️fun on the beach with my little ones
❤️I made the girls holiday themed veggie trays for school parties
❤️Mission Peak for the first time with a wonderful group of friends. These ladies were the best support during a hard time.
❤️I was hired to lead a nutrition program through a partnership between Safeway and El Camino Hospital
❤️Answers in the Aisles program
❤️great visits to Chicago
❤️friends for 20 + years

What are your best memories from 2016?

01/10/2026

Have you seen the new dietary guidelines?

Some of you will probably never see them and most of you will probably never follow them.

However, they do impact federal programs like school lunches, WIC, head start, and military and veteran meals.

If you happen to see them, I would like to clarify a few things that might seem confusing, misleading, etc.

Here is my take on the new dietary guidelines. What I consider to be wins 🎉, questionable 🤨, and red flags 🚩

The rest is in the comments section. 🌱

01/05/2026

Are you prioritizing these foods?

2026 is the year to prioritize convenient foods that provide fiber, plant protein, omega 3s, probiotics, and less alcohol.

Dieting is out, nutritious and balanced eating is in! Trader Joe’s makes healthy eating possible with so many convenient options!

Which of these foods could you use more of in 2026? Please share!

And click follow for more healthy eating inspiration!