Bite into a juicy pear this December during National Pear Month. Pears are a popular pick in the fall and winter months when they are in season and readily available in most grocery stores. These fruits are versatile in the kitchen and contain nutrients favorable for cardiovascular health and prevention of type 2 diabetes. …
It has been well established that obesity is related to a variety of chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Because of this, the national weight management guidelines advise that all obese individuals lose at least 5%-10% of their body weight in order to improve health outcomes. Though it…
You’ve probably experienced what I am about to talk about. There you are at a friend’s home for dinner. It’s dessert time and she brings out a homemade apple pie. You left room for dessert, but you truly don’t feel like having apple pie. You much prefer to have the fresh berries with a…
There is nothing like sitting down to a bowl of steaming hot soup after coming inside from the biting winter cold and stinging rain. When the soup is hearty, chock full of vegetables, and topped off with a nourishing grain like quinoa, it cures all the winter woes! This soup also freezes beautifully, so feel free to double it and stock up your freezer!
Quinoa is so simple to prepare and with a few additional ingredients, you can impress your family or guests with a nutritious salad that can be used as a side dish or even an appetizer. It is pleasing to the eyes and mouth as it is both colorful and tasty with a mixture of textures. Roasted peppers add a lot of flavor to the salad as roasting brings out the sweetness of the peppers. The edamame add an extra dimension to the salad in both their flavor, crunch and nutrient content.
The Magic of Quinoa By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern Most people have heard and probably tasted Quinoa by now. It was only a few years ago that quinoa was an item only found in specialty health food stores, reserved for those “health nuts” among us to enjoy. So what is so special about this pseudo…
The days are getting shorter and the nights, longer. The brisk air is slowly creeping in, which is a sure sign that winter has arrived! Before flu season is in full swing, I thought now would be the perfect time to provide tips on how to boost your immune system to kick off the start…
Hopefully your Thanksgiving was full of family, friends, food, and laughter. Now that the celebration is over, I’m sure your refrigerator is overflowing with leftovers. Tomorrow, November 29th, is National Throw Out Your Leftovers Day, a day dedicated to safely handling leftovers. While leftovers are great to have in the house for quick meals, especially…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite holidays to cook for. All my children will be home, including my married son with his wife and my adorable grandson, Evan. I am so excited to spend quality stress-free time with them all. What’s on the menu? I sat down with my recipes and…
The holiday season is here and if you are concerned that you will gain weight like in past years, let me assure you that it doesn’t have to be that way. Holiday weight gain often comes from mindless eating such as eating fast without even tasting the food, munching mindlessly on hor d’oeuvres before dinner…
National Eat a Cranberry Day is coming up on November 23rd. What better time to celebrate cranberries than a few days before Thanksgiving? Cranberries are a trademark for the Thanksgiving holiday feast and many other holiday celebrations. Today, I encourage you to eat a cranberry (or a couple) and create amazing recipes that focus on…
Whoa, can you believe it? Thanksgiving is in one week. Where has the time gone! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love cooking for the Thanksgiving feast and spending time with my family. I especially love when my daughters stand side by side next to me and help me cook. One year,…
Fall is in full swing – trees are shedding their leaves, the air is brisk, and fall produce are plentiful. During this month, we are turning the spotlight on one of my favorite root vegetables, the sweet potato, for National Sweet Potato Awareness Month. Sweet potatoes are popular in the conversation on health due to…
Did you know, one 12-ounce jar of peanut butter contains 540 peanuts? Peanut butter is one of the most loved foods nationwide and is the leading use of peanuts in the United States, which is why there is an entire month to celebrate America’s favorite spread – November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! …
I get this question a lot. People are interested in a way to break free from dieting. They no longer want the food restrictions and the feelings of deprivation. The calorie counting and calorie tracking with the many apps out on the market that are not always accurate. Intuitive eating is a new concept…
Each year, the second week in November is designated as Split Pea Soup Week – and for a good reason. Let us take a moment to review all the health benefits split peas have to offer. This legume is a nutrition-packed powerhouse! Split peas provide a whopping amount of heart healthy soluble fiber. Did…
Do you have a list of foods that you consider as “good” or “bad” to eat? How do you feel if you eat a food on your “good” list? What about on your “bad” list? One of the first things I help my clients do is to get rid of the food lists. Foods…
Pumpkins are Plentiful! What better time to talk about all the wonderful health benefits, fabulous recipes and fun the pumpkin has to offer than the month of November? Pumpkin flavored “everything” has become increasingly popular throughout the years during the cool fall months. Did you know the name “pumpkin” originated from the Greek word for…
Pumpkin is a favorite throughout the fall season and these muffins are a perfect way to enjoy it the healthy way. This recipe combines the harvest flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg into a warm, tasty treat that your whole family will love!
Diabetes is a life altering disease that affects nearly 30 million adults and children nationwide and costs the United States approximately 245 billion dollars in diagnosed cases. In an initiative to raise awareness of this ever growing disease, the American Diabetes Association has created American Diabetes Month, which takes place each November and is a…
