My family had many food traditions that I treasure, but sometimes I also like to shake things up a little and veer off the regular menu. Other than poultry, mashed white potatoes, and whipped sweet potatoes, my Thanksgiving menu varies a little every year. I'll make two or [...]
Is your food authentic? Gluten free. Vegan. No High Fructose Corn Syrup. GMO-free. Non GMO. No artificial colors or preservatives. Dairy free. Are you using "free-from" claims as the ultimate guide to what you put into your grocery cart? Are you more concerned about what's not in [...]
I began this blog to help consumers distinguish nutrition myth from fact. There continues to be no shortage of nutrition myths out there as well as bad dietary advice. To start off the year right I'm offering up the facts about 10 nutrition myths: Poultry does not have [...]
I just read a trend report that states that "clean eating" and plant-based and ketogenic diets are "in", and the DASH Diet is "out". Whaaaat? DASH - Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension - is a well researched diet plan that not only improves blood pressure (hypertension is high [...]
Quinoa Cake with Mini Crab Cakes Whole grains are part of a healthy diet, and part of a DASH Diet eating plan. They can provide fiber, which can lower cholesterol and blood lipids (fats). Fiber also helps keep you full longer and helps with blood sugar [...]
We enjoy a variety of breads and grains in our kitchen since nobody in my household suffers from gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease. As I'm sure you are aware "Gluten Free Diets" are very popular these days, even among those who physiologically have no intolerance to gluten. There is [...]
I've been writing about fad diets for years. Being "fad-free" has built the framework of my brand. While I'm the first to say that nutrition science has provided as many questions as answers, I'm more certain that promising "cures" or "quick weight loss" is a red flag that [...]
My colleague LeahMcGrath recently pitched a question out to a few registered dietitians on Twitter using this hashtag: #5wordstoruinadatewithadietitian Knowing Leah, we all were aware it was a tongue and cheek question and got a kick out of it. While we didn't quite follow the 5 words rule, [...]
A colleague recently pointed out how people are often more worried about what their food is "free" of (sugar-free, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, fat-free), as opposed to the important stuff that the food is providing (protein, antioxidant vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals). Not to mention the enjoyment good food [...]
When celebrities lose weight, or gain weight, it's news. Recently the buzz has been about how thin Miley Cyrus has become, linking her weight change to a gluten-free diet. I'm sure you've noticed, that over the past one to two years, grocery stores are setting aside special display [...]