It’s true what they say, spices make everything nice. February 24th is National Chili Day! Chili is the ultimate hearty dish to enjoy all winter long. Full of flavor with a little heat, chili is the perfect warm meal to enjoy for the entire family.   Did you know 20% of American families have their…

What ingredient can turn a bland meal into something very flavorful? If you were thinking of spices or herbs, you were right! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Herbs and Spices Day on June 10th than trying out a new dish with your least used spices.   While you can always…

Did you know that according to the CDC, approximately 90% of Americans consume too much salt in their diet? That is an alarming statistic! Salt is a household staple, whether you use it to season foods, bake, or consume it as a preservative in packaged foods. But many people are not familiar with just how…

Did you know that cumin is one of the most widely used spices in the world? Herbs and spices, like cumin, have been used in recipes to flavor foods even before the written word. Celebrate these flavor enhancers on June 10th for National Herb and Spices Day!   Herbs and spices have made a name…

This is a simple dish that’s a great alternative to rice. The powerful anti-inflammatory turmeric spice is great especially in the winter to help you fight against the ailments that come your way.

  Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates the month of March as National Nutrition Month. This honorary month was established to educate and celebrate the benefits of making healthy choices. Of course if it were up to me, every month would be National Nutrition Month. But hopefully you’ll find ways to take…

This week is National Herb Week!  We should take extra time this week to celebrate all the wonderful herbs that can be used to turn your meals into flavorful and delicious creations!   National Herb Week was created in 1991 by the International Herb Association, with the purpose of drawing special attention to herbs.  …

One of the greatest pulls for a chronic dieter when they embrace the concept of starting on the intuitive eating journey is the idea that they can enjoy their food once again. How does this sound to you?  Eating what you truly want to eat, and not what you think you should eat.   Part…

Welcome back to your crash course in kitchen basics!  Now that you have your immersion blender and sauté pan ready, you need something to cook! Key Ingredients: There are a few “must-have” ingredients to stock your kitchen with in order to create easy, delicious and healthy meals. Nonstick cooking spray:  An easy and calorie-free way…

In this Issue: Specialty Holiday Coffee Drinks and Your Health Top 10 Ways to Survive Holiday Parties Chanukah…the Festival of Lights… and Potato Latkes Lowering Your Cholesterol Count Replacing Herbs and Spices for Fats in Cooking Exercising the Winter Blues Away Feature Food of the Month: Pomegranates Healthy Recipe: Roasted Pomegranate Chicken  Specialty Holiday Coffee…

Beef: Allspice, basil, bayleaf, caraway, curry, chives, cumin, dill weed, dry mustard, green pepper, garlic, grape jelly, mace, marjoram, fresh mushrooms, nutmeg, rosemary, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper, sage, savory, tarragon, tomato, thyme and wine. Fish: Basil, bayleaf, curry powder, dillweed, dry mustard, ginger, green pepper, lemon juice, marjoram, fresh mushrooms, fresh ground pepper, paprika, parsley,…