As the weather gets colder and indoor activities become more common cooking moves up on the list of activities–so why not explore all the different varieties of greens! Greens include any type of cabbage where the green leaves do not form a compact head. Collard, mustard, kale, swiss chard, and broccoli rabe are all different […]

When thinking about what I wanted to write about this month I thought about what themes have been coming up in my private practice–lately I have been finding myself asking my clients to think about what their food identity was. Most of my clients had a very difficult time with this question. We all have […]

Everyone loves a good banana whether it’s in a cereal bowl or dipped in peanut butter. They certainly have a reputation of being high in potassium and fiber–but do they have any other hidden talents? Here are 3 benefits of bananas you may want to think about… 1. Bananas will improve your mood–well, sort of. […]

We all think about them. We all have them. Some of us even know how to give into them. But what exactly is a craving and what should we do about it? According to Webster’s Dictionary, a craving is an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing. Cravings are certainly intense and need to be addressed […]

As the July 4th weekend comes and goes I am reminded that summer is here and I can again find my favorite fruits to savor. Just this weekend I was able to get my first taste of peaches and plums for the season…a great opportunity to remind my readers that they have so much more […]

The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion released its new food icon earlier today-a plate. The plate is replacing (the confusing) MyPyramid, which previously replaced the popular and iconic food guide pyramid back in 2005. The simplified icon is a plate: Fruits and vegetables cover half of it, with the remaining part of the […]

Most would not disagree that the taste of dark chocolate is pleasurable and satisfying; however, few people know that it’s sensational taste can also improve one’s health. Dark chocolate’s rich, almost bitter, taste comes from cocoa; the higher the percentage of cocoa the purer the chocolate. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that comes from extracts of […]

1. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acids 2. Regular intake can help lower total and LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels 3. Walnuts contain antioxidants, which help reduce damage to cells 4. Walnuts are an excellent source of phosphorus, zinc, copper, thiamin, iron and potassium 5. Walnuts […]