January 21st is Granola Bar Day! Granola bars are the perfect grab and go snack food to fit into any busy schedule, and there are hundreds of varieties on the market to choose from. Although granola bars were originally created to be a healthy snack bar to keep you energized throughout the day, many manufacturers…
If you’ve been working on losing weight by following diet plans, you are probably eating a certain amount of food that the diet tells you to eat. But the truth is, there are other strategies that you can use to help you eat less. Learn about those strategies on this week’s episode of The…
The second week of January is National Pizza Week – a full 7 day celebration of America’s number one pleasure food, especially for us New Yorkers. Many people refer to pizza as a “bad” food, not in the delicious taste but in the fact that they label foods as good and bad based on how…
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Let’s talk about why we love apricots in honor of National Apricot Day. Not only apricots are full of health benefits, they can be sweet or tart in flavor for use in many ways. Not to be confused with their relative, the peach, apricots are yellow or orange skinned stone fruits with a sweet…
It’s 7 days into the New Year and I’ve already received several emails from people asking me for a detox diet, cleansing system or quick fix method to jumpstart their weight loss for 2015. If you’ve been following me for a while and are in tuned with my philosophy, I don’t advocate any of…
The Wonders of Oatmeal By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern January is National Oatmeal Month! What a great time of year to celebrate this satisfying grain. There is nothing like a hot bowl of creamy oatmeal on a cold wintry morning, especially when you know that you are giving your body loads of vital nutrients….
Oatmeal is generally thought of as a sweeter dish but savory oatmeal is a twist on the classic sugar and cinnamon breakfast dish. This savory oatmeal is great as an afternoon snack as it really keeps your hunger at bay between lunch and dinner when the “munchies” kicks in. It reminds me a little bit of a creamy risotto in texture, yet it is much easier and quicker to make!
This oatmeal is a little bit of a change from the typical oatmeal that is made over the stove. As opposed to a more porridge-like consistency, baked oatmeal is more similar to a bread pudding. It is great as a breakfast or even a filling snack. It can be prepared the night before and put in the refrigerator overnight. Then in the morning, all you need to do is re-heat in the oven or microwave and you have a hot fresh breakfast!
January is National Fiber Focus Month! I can’t think of a better way to start the New Year than to learn about the benefits of fiber and how you can increase your daily intake. To start, what is fiber? It is a form of carbohydrate which, unlike other carbohydrates you’re familiar with,…
Time or lack there-of, seems to be one of the greatest obstacles people face when trying to make healthier food choices and cook nutritious meals. Advice commonly given to those who cannot seem to manage their time include meal preparation and careful planning, but there is one kitchen invention that allows for ultimate cooking convenience:…
We have finally come to the end of another great year, and it is now time to ring in 2015! New Year’s Eve is less of a holiday and more of a worldwide celebration where families and friends come together and pop champagne bottles for an annual toast to a New Year and new beginnings. …
Year after year we make New Year’s resolutions to better ourselves in the coming year. Losing weight, eating healthier, and exercising more are among the top ten resolutions made each New Year’s Eve. The media buzzes about what diets to start in 2015, how to lose the weight, what you should and shouldn’t eat…
Many individuals are engaging in increased efforts to lose weight and better their health, but now weight loss is being seen as a group effort as companies take an aggressive personalized approach to encouraging weight loss to their staff. You may wonder why employers care so much about the weight of their employees. …
With the holiday season in full swing, I think it is important to take a step back now and reflect on the past month and a half to assess the choices you have made not only at holiday parties, but also on the choices you have made on all the days in between. It is…
December 19th is Oatmeal Muffin Day! This weekend we’re cooking up muffins to boost health. Oatmeal has become a popular breakfast choice, but what makes oats so beneficial to health? Oatmeal is considered a whole grain, meaning that the germ, endosperm, and bran of the grain are kept intact and used in the processing…
We are in the midst of the holiday season and I hope you are enjoying your time with family and friends in a mindful way. The music, decorations, lights, foods…what a wonderful time of year. My daughter told me the other day how she loves that the T.V. shows she likes to watch have a…
The holiday season is truly about giving! It is only natural to put a lot of thought into your gifts to be sure that the special person receiving your present is more than just pleased. This year give something different by considering a holiday gift that inspires health and wellness for the ones you…
December 13th is Ice Cream Day! It seems only natural to recognize and enjoy the delicious, frozen, creamy sweet extravagance. Through all the holiday madness, take the time to sit back and relax after dinner and enjoy the frozen delight. Although most varieties of ice cream contain sugar and are high in fat, there are…
I was flipping through the newspaper on Saturday and came across an ad with a big headline that read: “Lose 10-20-30 Pounds in A Month”. “Oh no” I thought to myself. Here we go again. The New Year is approaching and we are being bombarded with all the diet advertisements, commercials and self-titled “Health…
