April is Stress Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the causes and coping methods related to stress. Stress affects everyone in some way or another. Whether you feel stressed over a deadline at work, the responsibility of planning a party, or long-term stress over things you have trouble coping with, stress…
Often the beets that we purchase come with beautiful green stalks attached to them which we promptly throw out when using the actual beet root. However, the beet greens are nutrient-rich with very high levels of vitamins A, K, and C. Similar in taste and appearance to Swiss chard, beet greens can be prepared in a similar manner. They can be eaten as a side dish sauteed with garlic and lemon or added to various recipes such as eggs and pastas. I decided to add them to my morning breakfast omelet and I found it to be delicious and satisfying
This salad is an unbelievable marriage of colors, textures, and flavors. You wouldn’t think to put cheese together with beets, but the blend of the slightly sweet and slightly salty are incredible. The textures and flavors of the soft roasted vegetables with the crunchy lettuce and nuts, along with the smoothness of the cheese do wonders to the palate.
There’s No “Beeting” Around It By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern There’s no “beeting” around the bush when it comes to beets! Both the beet root and its greens are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and heart healthy components. Many people shy away from beets because of its bright color and somewhat intense and sweet taste. However…
It is time to bring out your gardening tools – April is National Garden Month! April is typically the time to start planting your summer fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Gardening is a great outdoor activity that can be done with friends and family of any age. If you are new to gardening, try starting…
Nowadays, with strict emphasis being placed on green leafy veggies, there is one green vegetable that tends to go unnoticed: celery! In celebration of National Celery Month, I felt I should take the time to highlight the healthful benefits of celery which by the way go beyond using it as a side on your plate…
Rush, rush, rush! That’s how most of our days are. There never seems to be enough time to do the things we need to do. How does that affect your eating? Do you stop during the day to actually sit down at the kitchen table to eat your lunch? Or, if you are at…
There have been many things to celebrate this month, such as daylight savings time giving us more daylight and the spring equinox (slowly) bringing us warmer temperatures. We also get to celebrate National Sauce Month! This is a time to explore new sauces and flavors, plus a time to make some healthier choices when dressing…
Yesterday, March 26, was Spinach Day! While you may not be interested in eating spinach straight out of a can like Popeye, the health benefits of spinach are worth giving it a try in a few different recipes. You may remember Popeye eating a full can of spinach to gain super strength. Although you…
Are you bringing dessert to a relative’s house for the Seder this year? Passover the Healthy Way has some great healthy dessert recipes your family will love! Check out this Scrumptious Chocolate Cake. This recipe, along with the many other dessert recipes in the cookbook will help you stay on track without losing that rich and mouthwatering flavor. Order your copy at www.PassoverTheHealthWay.com .
If you are like most people, your morning is one mega rush! Quick jump out of bed, shower, get dressed and run out the door! You’re lucky if you grab a coffee and muffin to eat in the car as you head out to start your day. Or, you stop at the local convenience store…
Between 1980 and 2011 the number of newly diagnosed cases of diabetes among people ages 18-79 has more than tripled. With the incidence of diabetes on the rise, the American Diabetes Association promotes Diabetes Alert Day®, a nationwide one day “wake-up call” to urge the public to find out if they are at risk for…
Today I would like to open up a conversation on a topic that I am passionate about. I’m talking about the priceless benefits of making mindful eating and lifestyle changes to improve health. There is currently a huge gap between lifestyle and pharmaceutical interventions in our healthcare system. Despite doctors and organizations fighting to…
I recently started a series called Powerful Strategies to Conquer Overeating on The Diet Free Zone Show™ on my YouTube channel. In case you don’t subscribe to my channel (although you should…here’s the link to subscribe for free https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_vbh0Zqy6Y2TSQCbHQwziA ) I wanted to share the first 3 strategies with you here. Click on the…
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with 1 in every 4 deaths resulting from the condition. Though genetic predisposition plays a role in developing cardiovascular disease, the reason why the incidence of this disease has reached exponential numbers is likely a result of poor lifestyle choices, including a high…
Each March, health professionals put the focus on Colon Cancer Awareness. Although colon cancer, sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer, is one of the most preventable types of cancer, it is the third most common cancer among men and women individually. While the death rate from colon cancer has decreased over the past 20 years,…
I’ve just completed launching my program Freedom to Eat Forever and I’ve spoken and emailed with a lot of you. Many of you were ready to jump in and leave dieting behind for good. And some of you were hesitant. That’s fine, I respect that. You just weren’t ready. Yet, it’s important to explore the…
Childhood obesity is of great concern in health care, as more and more children are developing obesity related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and joint pain. In an effort to reverse this epidemic, researchers are continually trying to discover both genetic and environmental factors that have influenced more than one third of…
Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts National Nutrition Month®. This campaign is designed to promote awareness of healthy food choices and lifestyle habits. The theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month® is Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle, which encourages everyone to commit to making better food choices to improve their health. …
Last night kicked off the Freedom to Eat Forever program and I am thrilled to see that participants are already having “ah-ha” moments! If you aren’t yet familiar with the program, Freedom to Eat Forever is an online small group coaching program to help you break free of the pain of dieting so you can…
