The term "plant-based" is hot. I recently attended a sponsored conference in which the term "reducetarian" was introduced. This term describes meat-eaters who are trying to reduce the portions and frequency of meat consumption, and add more plants to their diet. Less Meat, More Plants Full disclosure: I [...]
I enjoy a cocktail and I love wine, but sometimes our pour is more that we realize. Glasses are larger, and alcohol content has increased in wine and beer in the US. Alcohol By Volume Ready-to-drink beverages like mixed drinks, malt or wine based beverages, in [...]
Sugar gets a bad rap. It's blamed for many of our countries health issues, but these claims are misleading. The US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends we consume less than 10 percent of our calories come from added sugars. That's about 150-200 calories a day (which is visually [...]
I wrote 100+ recipes for Zero Waste Cooking For Dummies®, yet I just keep creating more. That's how Zero Waste Cooking works, and that is the goal of the book. I want you to learn more about food waste, and then get comfortable "sorta following" a recipe as [...]
I was recently a guest on Dr. Joan Salge Blake's podcast: Spot On! We chatted about simple ways to reduce your personal food waste. Why are we throwing away so much food? I think sometimes food waste happens as a result of good intentions. Maybe it's a situation [...]
Dry January has passed but many "sober curious" individuals are cutting back on alcohol as a lifestyle choice. Are you trying to limit the alcohol in your diet? What is a Standard Drink? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans moderate alcohol consumption is comprised of 2 drinks [...]
Salmon is loaded with protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and it's so easy to prepare. It's recommended that you eat seafood twice a week to get the omega-3 fatty acids you need for heart, brain and eye health. Including fish in the diet is part of the [...]
February is Heart Month so it's a good time to be mindful about any risk factors you may have. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. It accounts for 1 in every 4 deaths each year. What are those risks? High blood pressure High [...]
Looking to add more fruit to your day? Sure, you can grab a banana or an apple. However there are many more creative ways to add more fruit into your diet. Fresh, canned or dried, fruit provides important antioxidants and potassium to your diet. Mango salsa tops [...]
Have you ever made an excuse for why you can't choose healthy foods to eat? I often get questions about whether DASH is difficult or too expensive to maintain. In my opinion, as long as you set small goals, it's not difficult. You can choose expensive foods, but [...]