Susan Dopart’s Break into Spring with Coconut Balsamic Dressing

It’s time to break away from the usual oil and vinegar dressing.  Since coconut oil contains nutritional properties that assist in increasing the immune system, it can boost both health and satiety. Spring is in the air, which means we’re all thinking about summer attire and lighter foods and salads.  What better way to kick off spring break than to create a zesty salad dressing that is not only delicious, but also easy to make at a moment’s notice.  Why use bottled dressing when you can make a healthier, tastier version in less than a minute?  Most high quality balsamic […]

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Susan Dopart’s Oatmeal Cranberry Nut Cookies

One of my favorite things to do as long as I can remember is making cookies.  Even at 3 years old I have vivid memories of the cube of butter mixing with the sugar to make a wonderful dessert that would melt in my mouth. Being the family baker was fun but this love was not going to lead me to the life of health, which I so desired.  Becoming a dietitian was my way of incorporating my love for food paired with a way to create recipes designed for health and vitality. For Valentines Day this year I decided […]

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Susan Dopart’s Saving Money with Coconut Oil

We would like to welcome Susan Dopart on to the Kelapo team!  Susan will be our resident RD for the next 6 months and will be giving you monthly healthy tips and recipes.  We are so excited to have her on board. Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., is a nutrition and fitness expert who has been in private practice for more than 17 years. As a trusted partner who works closely with clients and their physicians, she specializes in medical nutrition-related issues, including diabetes and endocrinology, heart disease, weight management, cancer, pregnancy, infertility, PCOS, and exercise nutrition.  Susan works with […]

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