Spring can be a bit of a letdown when it comes to seasonal eating. With the warming weather we start having visions of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and vibrant eggplant. Go to the farmers market, however, and there’s only a sea of greens–lettuce, kale, chard and so on. Two bright spots are cheery red radishes … Read more
It’s the Season! Discover the Savory Side of Rhubarb Eating with the seasons automatically delivers wonderful diet diversity. Case in point: Rhubarb! Rhubarb is actually a vegetable even though it’s mostly used in desserts, probably because we yearn to pair its tart flavor with something sweet. But the tartness of rhubarb, in small amounts, actually … Read more
The point of Meal Making Transformation is to comfortably make the health-giving meals of your dreams–without getting sidetracked by confusion about what’s healthy and what’s not. Watching Your AGEs as You Age I just read an article(1) about compounds in the body called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs.) (1) These compounds have the unfortunate effect of … Read more
The 4 dangers of “Salad Thinking” People often tell me they eat salads all the time and wonder if that isn’t a sure sign they’re eating healthy. Certainly, eating salads is a good thing–and it sure beats having a side of Cheetos for dinner! But is it enough to automatically qualify you for “healthy eating … Read more
Does eating salads automatically make you a healthy eater? That’s a tricky question which this post addressed. The bottom line, of course, is that salads are a good addition to your diet as long as you avoid The 4 Dangers of Salad Thinking: Make sure your salads are wildly diverse, moderate on the toppings and … Read more