This post was written by Tiana Yom On Thursday October 24th, Food Day will launch its nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. A multitude of national as well as state and local partners will take part in celebrating Food Day, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bolthouse Farms,…
I’m a nutrition consultant for various food and beverage companies, but my opinions are my own. I have contested the view that “sugar is toxic” on more than one occasion. So of course I was interested to hear what two qualified professors of nutritional research, Joanne Slavin, PhD, RD and Mark Kern, PhD, RD, CSSD, had to say about carbohydrates and sugar at…
Jazz up your kids’ Mexican favorite with these Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas. They’re a healthy and delicious recipe the whole family will love. Pin the Recipe This recipe was originally posted as part of a recipe contest sponsored by the California Sweetpotato Council. I received free samples of California sweetpotatoes mentioned in this post, but I was not compensated…
This Kale & Sweetpotato Lentil Salad is a hearty vegetarian entree or a delicious side dish to accompany chicken or fish. Disclaimer: I received free samples of California sweetpotatoes mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Sweetpotato Council and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was…
This post was written by Tiana Yom This past April I attended the Affordable Art Fair Spring Exhibition at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, New York. I was really excited to find out that AAF was back again with its Fall Exhibition at the Tunnel from October 3rd to 6th, showcasing a photobooth pARTy designed and orchestrated by artist Chad Kouri….
Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had a beautiful fall weekend here in Westchester, New York. We spent a lot of time outdoors playing on our swingset, walking around our neighborhood, and taking our 21 month-old girls on their first hike! I am so proud of how they did walking up and down rocky terrain for over a mile!! We…
Fall is officially here! That means it’s time to start cooking with my fall favorites: winter squashes (acorn, butternut, spaghetti), brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, hearty greens (Swiss chard, kale), apples and pears! But before we move on, enjoy one last taste of summer: Strawberry Mousse Parfaits. This was my recipe for this month’s No-Cook Desserts Recipe ReDux post – in…
This post was written by Rosemary Squires Juicing has become quite popular these days and you may be wondering how these sweet and savory juices compare to smoothies. Both drinks can boost your fruit and vegetable intake, which means more vitamins and minerals for you. And if your produce is going bad, juicing and blending what you have on hand…
This past weekend was Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. It is considered the holiest day of the year, with central themes of atonement and repentance. While we spend most of the evening before and day of Yom Kippur praying in synagogue, Jews everywhere fast for approximately 25 hours. There are a few fast days in the Jewish religion,…
Disclosure: By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Table Grape Commission and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Fall in love with Grapes! Although grapes are available at most supermarkets all year round, Grapes from California are in season between May and January,…
This post was written by Tiana Yom, MPH, CHES Fall is coming, which means crisp autumn weather perfect for taking a walk or run outside! But don’t forget to stretch before you get moving and when you’re done. Are your muscles sore or stiff after exercise? That slight pain and discomfort is called Delayed Onset Muscle Syndrome (DOMS). Pre- and…
