Tips For Eating and Living Well
Last week I made a spicy Indian dish and really needed a light side salad to balance the warmth and heaviness of my vegetable korma. Inspired by the salads I often see on Indian buffets, I decided to create this simple chopped salad, filled with fresh, crispy vegetables and dressed with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt and black pepper….
If you’ve never used a spiralizer to make zucchini pasta, you are truly missing out! I finally caved and bought a legitimate one that has a crank, and I love it! I’m growing zucchini and cucumbers in my garden, so I figured I should start spiralizing! …
I used to joke with my husband that I was going make him carrot dogs, as if putting a carrot in a bun would be the saddest and most pitiful meat substitution in the vegan world. It was not until I received the latest PlantPure Nation newsletter, which praised the carrot dog, did I realize that carrot dogs are more than just placing a carrot in a bun and adding toppings. …
Losing Weight and Gaining Health
With over two thirds of the American population overweight or obese, it’s no wonder that weight loss is a hot topic. Sometimes I do a search for “weight loss” on Pinterest just to marvel at all of the ridiculous solutions and “health” claims….
Last week I decided to change up my usual soup routine and come up with a nutrient-packed, low-calorie soup recipe that I can make over and over again and love every time.
Well . . . mission accomplished!
This Tuscan bean and kale soup is a delicious combination of cannellini beans, kale, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and a blend of flavorful herbs. And like most soup recipes, it’s easy to make and tastes great as leftovers! …
Buffalo Popcorn
With summer just around the corner, many people are coming out of winter hibernation and dreading the season of the swimsuit. In preparation, they are hitting the gyms, dusting off the P90X DVD’s, and returning to their New Year’s resolution diet plans (remember those?).
Being in the swimsuit-phobic camp myself, I decided to look more deeply into some of the weight loss strategies that I’ve read about or hear about on a regular basis and explain my opinions of each one based on their effectiveness.
Today I’m starting with a very simple, yet highly misunderstood concept: snacking. I’m sure at some point you’ve heard that six small meals per day is better for weight loss than three large meals because eating regularly boosts metabolism, maintains stable blood sugar levels, and helps you eat fewer calories overall.
But is this actually true?…
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for those of you who are super busy but still want to eat right and/or lose weight (in other words, this recipe is for just about everyone). Even though this recipe contains more than beans and greens, as long as you have those two ingredients, the rest can be whatever you have on hand that you feel like adding.
The result is a low-carb, low-calorie, nutrient-dense meal that comes together in just a few minutes! The garlic and herbs give this dish its savory flavor, while the greens add chewiness and the beans create a creamy bite. …
As often as I recommend doubling a recipe and putting one half in the freezer for later, I must admit that I have yet to actually follow my own advice. The freezer space in our kitchen fridge is extremely limited, so over the weekend we bought an extra freezer to keep in the garage. Now I have no excuse! …
I’ve talked with many people who want to eat better but don’t know what to do about lunch during the week. They say they have 30 minutes for lunch, and the only options that are convenient are fast food meals or frozen dinners they can pop in the microwave at work. When I ask whether they would consider packing a large salad for lunch, they usually say they don’t know how to make a filling salad or don’t think they have time to chop up vegetables to prepare a salad every morning….
Just as the holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry, the post-holiday period is a time in which most people tend to loosen their belts, look in the mirror, and be sad. …
[This is part 3 of my pregnancy nutrition series. To learn about prenatal supplements or what to eat during pregnancy, go here.]
Prior to getting pregnant, I had envisioned exactly how I thought my weight management would go during and after pregnancy: I would eat right and exercise regularly to avoid excess weight gain during pregnancy, then a few weeks postpartum, start a serious exercise program to lose the expected few pounds of extra weight. …
It’s pretty obvious why December is the month in which people gain the most weight. Those Christmas cookies and festive drinks are hard to resist, especially when you’re in the holiday spirit. Many people are also incredibly busy with shopping, party planning, and decorating, making it hard to stick to a workout routine.
As a dietitian, I feel that it is my responsibility to dispense some valuable advice for those who are worried about holiday weight gain. Take notes, everyone!…
