[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I picked up a small helping of this dish today at Wegmans figuring I’d give it a try (and doubting the rest of my family would). It was absolutely delicious! I was so happy to find the recipe online. I like kale but often find it a little too bitter even with all my doctoring … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What are you planning to do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Thinking of throwing it out? Think again. This favorite fall decoration is also packed with nutrition and flavor. It’s dark orange color yields high levels of beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that wards off inflammation in the body. Pumpkins are also loaded with … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a healthy comfort food? Then this mac & cheese recipe is a must-try. Leave it to Eating Well to masterfully makeover this classic comfort food. It received rave reviews from my family. My toddler gave it a resounding “yum, yum, yay” and a hearty clap. Even my husband who claims to hate spinach went back for … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Iron is an essential nutrient for toddlers. Yet, it’s often deficient in their diets. Unfortunately, the foods toddlers typically prefer (i.e. crackers, yogurt, cheese and fruit) are not great sources of iron. A pediatrician recently mentioned that many parents misperceive milk as a source of iron in their kids’ diets. Although iron is found in most animal protein sources, milk … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A client recently mentioned that a trainer told her to workout in the morning on an empty stomach claiming that this would accelerate fat loss. This is a myth, one that I will gladly bust. I’ve heard many people describe the theory – starving the body of fuel before exercise forces it to turn to fat stores for energy. The reality is, … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My friend emailed me the other day after reading an article by Sheryl Crow stating that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is carcinogenic at high temperatures. Like her, I was surprised to hear this. EVOO is known for it’s health benefits; it’s loaded with mono-unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants which benefit the heart and reduce inflammation … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Meant to get this one out on Monday! However, it really doesn’t matter what day you choose, the take-home message is that eating a vegetarian diet one day a week has a positive impact on the environment and your health. Without fully adopting vegetarianism, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, preserve natural resources including oil and support … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I know Spring has arrived is when I see fiddlehead ferns in the produce section. Although these friendly little greens are pricey, they payback big in taste and nutrition. Fiddleheads are low in calories, cholesterol and sodium and high in vitamin A, C, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium. Sautee them in some oil and garlic and you not only … Read more