Tzatziki When it comes to healthy eating patterns, I find the easiest to embrace is “Mediterranean.” And there’s no better way to experience it than with a “meze meal” which I made recently for my family. It’s borrowed from the traditions of small plate dining of Greece, Turkey and the Middle East with Tzatziki, a […]
The Magic of Dip
March 30, 2012 by 2 Comments
Guacamole Light Who doesn’t like to dip? Bring out a dip and you bring on a party. Dipping seems to transcend all age and demographic groups, from kids to grandparents. And from a “healthy diet” point of view, dipping can be good, or not so, depending on your choices. My kids were raised with vegetables […]
In A Produce Rut?
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Try Vietnamese Salad Rolls It’s National Nutrition Month® and the theme is “Shape Up Your Plate.” It’s one thing to be familiar with the ChooseMyPlate graphic telling us to fill half of our plates with produce – it’s another thing to carry out the recommendation and enjoy it. That’s where we need to get creative […]
Get Your Plate In Shape
March 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
March Is National Nutrition Month® Before I was a dietitian, I was a cook. So my weapon of choice to promote National Nutrition Month® is a recipe. The theme for 2012, created and promoted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Here are some of my favorite recipes and tips […]
Exploring the World of Lower-Fat Cheese
January 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Lighten Up! Have you resolved to lose a few pounds this year? Or just eat “healthier?” If so, you might want to visit the growing world of lower-fat cheese. There are a lot to try and many come in convenient sliced, shredded and snack stick forms. Given the immense popularity of cheese among Americans (especially […]
Bake for Better Health
October 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins If there is one thing October brings to mind its pumpkin, and there’s nothing better to warm up a chilly fall day than baking this sweet winter squash into a special treat. And why not make it something that you can call breakfast? Here’s how I came up with the following recipe […]
Green Garbanzo Beans
July 6, 2011 by 3 Comments
Green Garbanzo Hummus I love to discover a new food – and it’s even better when it’s a good value and good for you. I live near the Costco headquarters and our local store seems to be a testing ground for new products which, along with some fun eating, provide insight into food trends. On a […]
A Healthful Dessert?
June 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Chocolate-Raspberry Roulade What is the ideal dessert? For the consumer, it looks appetizing, tastes even better and won’t conflict with your healthy-diet goals. For the cook, the ideal dessert is easy to prep and can be made ahead so there’s no last minute fussing. Raspberry Chocolate Roulade, a chocolate-almond meringue rolled up jelly-roll style with […]
Eat Your Veggies, Kids
June 21, 2011 by 2 Comments
Fresh Green Bean Salad How hard is it to get kids to eat vegetables? Very hard, according to the press kit I received a while ago promoting Green Giant frozen vegetables: In a survey of 200 kids ages 6 to 10, one-third of parents said their children are more likely to be elected President on […]
Hello MyPlate…Goodbye MyPyramid!
June 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
How Do You Fill Your Plate? The government’s Agriculture Department launched a new icon June 2, 2011 to represent healthful eating – a plate. Linked to First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign against obesity, the plate is divided into 4 parts representing the proportion of food groups to eat for good health. Half of your plate […]
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