Happy Monday! We’re getting close to the final Thanksgiving countdown. What are you doing to get ready? Stay tuned this week for some tips to have a healthy Thanksgiving, this month’s Recipe ReDux, and a post about a very special ingredient! In the meantime, here’s our menu for the week. Week of November 18, 2013 Monday: Leftover Thai Curry Beef over Quinoa Tuesday: Chicken…
Two-ingredient mashed sweet potatoes are a quick, simple, nutritious, and delicious Thanksgiving side dish everyone will enjoy. Pin the Recipe Mashed potatoes are among the more classic side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. But unless potatoes are roasted and crispy or in the form of well-done French fries, I am not one for the white potato. Despite what some people think,…
This post was written by Ann Lokuta By now you’ve most likely heard the latest news about trans fatty acids. If not, let’s get you up to snuff: Last week, the FDA announced that trans fats will be removed from the “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) food additive list. The million-dollar question at this point seems to be “What does…
It’s that time of year again – getting ready for Thanksgiving, which is two weeks from this Thursday! I will once again be hosting, and this year I am hoping to get most everything done ahead of time. My menu is set, and as of this afternoon, I have a freezer full of Thanksgiving dishes ready to be served (once…
This post was written by Nutritioulicious blogger Ann Lokuta. In case you missed it, last Friday I shared my first two nutrition tips for building a strong dietary foundation. The remaining three tips pack a lot of promise in terms of sustainable dietary success. Try incorporating all 5 of these habits into your daily routine to create a strong dietary…
Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Another busy week ahead calls for some (relatively) easy meals on our Nutritioulicious menu. First up, is a meal based on a dish I recently enjoyed at Jack’s Wife Freda – a wonderful SoHo mom-and-pop restaurant that my husband and I happened upon a few weeks ago. The menu is filled with…
This post was written by Nutritioulicious blogger Ann Lokuta I’m counting down the months until I can call myself a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and begin a career in which I get to advise people how to eat well so they can live a life full of energy, happiness, and a plethora of healthy memories. I’ve been trying to nail down…
This post was written by Tiana Yom. For many people, it tends to be easier to lose weight and maintain the weight loss during the spring and summer months, thanks in large part to the numerous outdoor activities we participate in and the greater tendency to eat fruits and vegetables. During the fall and winter, weight loss becomes more difficult…
Welcome back to Menu Plan Monday! It’s been a few weeks since I have shared my menu for the week, but now I’m back. With the crisp, cool days of fall come meals that will warm you from inside out. That’s what this week’s menu is all about! Week of October 28, 2013 Monday: Herbed Chicken and Squash with Mushroom…
This post was written by Rosemary Squires I recently tried a kale and quinoa salad my friend made and had to get the recipe! Not only is this salad delicious, it is also extremely nutritious! Kale is a leafy vegetable and a great source of vitamin K and the antioxidants vitamins A and C. Quinoa is an edible grain-like seed that…
Today I am welcoming nutrition and dietetics student Ann Lokuta to the Nutritioulicious family. I had the pleasure of meeting Ann at a recent event in Manhattan and am excited to have her share some of what she has learned about nutrition, diet, and overall health. Read on for an introduction from Ann and stay tuned for her future posts!…
