Weight-loss chatter buzzes about the benefits of eating mindfully. On the other hand, there are some almost mindless ways to eat less: Use Smaller Plates Research shows that people, kids included, eat less when they use a smaller dish. (Reference 1). The size of dinner plates has increased 36% since the 1960s. According […]
When Less is More
August 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Angel Hair with Dungeness Crab, White Wine, Lemon and Herbs I often hear the phrase “life is complicated.” Well, sometimes food is complicated. Sometimes we crave something simple but still sustaining and satisfying – like fussier food. This very light crab pasta dish is just the ticket when you’re taste buds demand simplicity. If your […]
No-Recipe Summer Eating
August 16, 2013 by 3 Comments
Strawberry Salad with Crumbled Gorgonzola and Pistachios A surfeit of strawberries and a beautifully hot, summer day led to a craving for a classic – strawberry salad. Warm summer evenings call for no-oven, no-stove and no-recipe dishes that you can assemble while a lean entrée is sizzling on the grill. A salad […]
What is An Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
July 27, 2013 by 10 Comments
Mixed Grain, Mango and Black Bean Salad with Cumin-Chili Dressing I was recently asked, “What is an anti-inflammatory diet?” A simple answer: A diet built around whole foods with lots of produce, whole forms of grains, healthful fats and a couple of servings of fish each week (or equivalent omega-3 fatty acids). An anti-inflammatory […]
Culinary Ennui? Try Freekeh
June 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Freekeh, Fava, Fennel and Eggplant Salad Moving forward with a healthy diet sometimes pushes us to reach back in time. Freekeh, a rediscovered form of wheat used in ancient Egypt, Syria and Lebanon, recently caught my eye and palate. If you like food romance, the following story of this ancient grain, described on Freekehlicious.com, may […]
Cabbage – In the Raw
June 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dress Up Cabbage for Summer Meals: Coleslaw 3 Ways Humble cabbage, often passed over in favor of glamorous sister vegetables such as kale, rapini, broccoli and cauliflower, turns into Cinderella come coleslaw season. At its simplest, shredded cabbage and onion tossed with lime juice and a few seasonings, make a cool and crisp taco or […]
Do You Need a Spring Cleanse?
May 15, 2013 by 21 Comments
Yoga and Nutrition are Perfect Partners Multi-Grain & Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crisp Tofu and Peanuts Recently one of my favorite yoga instructors at the Pine Lake Club, Rebecca, asked me speak about dietary approaches to “cleansing” before a cleansing yoga workshop she was leading. As the dietitian-nutritionist for the club, I said “sure, but….” […]
Who Do You Ask for Nutrition Advice?
March 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
RDN Means “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” As National Nutrition Month comes to an end, I’m sharing this news – I just added an N to my RD credentials indicating I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, an option approved by the board of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) to more accurately reflect who registered dietitians are […]
Everything Green for Saint Patrick’s Day – and Your Health
March 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
Green for Spring: Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing Instead of wearing green for Saint Patrick’s Day, I suggest eating green. While cooked cabbage may be a tradition for some, I favor something fresher. Bright and crisp, curly or straight, greens are a promise of spring and a good bet for boosting your health. My recipe […]
Lactose-Free….Or Not
February 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Pepper Jack & Vegetable Chowder You don’t have to be on a low-lactose diet to enjoy lactose-free milk. A good friend introduced me to lactose-free milk in coffee because it tastes sweeter than regular milk. Recently my nutrition students made the same discovery during a sampling of lactose-free and regular milk. The word […]
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