Serve Some Balls This Weekend
I’ve got to admit that I am having a blast searching for new recipes to share / curate to post for National Nutrition Month! This one is a super fun appetizer that I found in Food & Wine. I couldn’t resist trying out the blog post title either – I want you to be interested…
Do You Get Recipes from the Newspaper?
Earlier this year I decided to start getting the Sunday newspaper. Yes, the paper, not online. It’s the Mercury News and so far I’ve been enjoying it. It’s been a long time since I would sit and “read the paper.” I’ve thought about going to online only, but then I don’t have the same feeling…
Wish me a Happy RD Day!
Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day If you are looking for an excuse to say HI – I’ve made it easy for you – Wish me a Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!! I’m really proud of being a dietitian and want to thank all of my clients and colleagues for their support in my business.…
How to avoid a “Fat” Heart
How to avoid a “Fat” Heart I CONSTANTLY am encouraging my clients, colleagues, friends, family…well, everybody – to STAND UP more and SIT LESS! There are literally a gazillion reasons why – but a BIG one is that excess sitting can increase fat build up around your heart. I encourage you to take a couple…
10 Reasons to See an RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)
Many people ask me – “What’s the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?” The short answer is – All dietitians are nutritionists, but all nutritionists are not dietitians. Dietitians are nutrition experts and provide science-based advice to their clients. Registered Dietitians work in many different roles – Clinical Nutrition Services in a Hospital, Food Service…
GREEN Soup!
I collect magazines and newspapers and then on a nice day I’ll sit in my backyard and search for recipes. I found this one yesterday in a Sunset magazine! I’ll be making it this week! I love the bright color! Ingredients 4 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3/4 cup diced shallots (2 medium) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2…
Quinoa, Zucchini, Tomato and Feta Skillet
Quinoa, Zucchini, Tomato and Feta Skillet Salad I found this recipe on Pinterest two years ago and I still make it several times a year – it is SO good. (and Gluten Free!) Because I’ve made it a lot I’ve learned a few tricks. First, I make this with leftover quinoa that I’ve used for another…
Take a Nature Walk
In other words, get out in NATURE and WALK! Not only will you get the benefits of exercise but you will get additional endorphins (happy chemicals in the brain) released by taking in nature. If you are in a colder climate and getting outside is more difficult; open your shades and look outside while you…
Marinate today – cook tomorrow
Whip up this marinade and use for chicken or pork or even tofu! The trick is to plan ONE DAY AHEAD so that you get all of the great flavors of the marinade. Lemon & Mustard Marinated Grilled Chicken Ingredients 6 lemon yields Lemon juice, raw 8 tbsp Mustard Seed 1 tbsp, leaves Tarragon fresh,…
Can you BEET this Burger?
A DIFFERENT KIND OF BURGER I ran across this recipe when I was looking for ideas for meals to include in my book, Psyched to be Skinny – How to Stop Emotional Eating, Enjoy Healthy Weight Loss & Keep it Off for Life! I thought it really looked interesting, although I didn’t use it in the book.…