During the Jewish New Year in September, honey is used in cooking, added to the traditional challah bread, and spread on the new fruit we eat, all to symbolize a sweet new year. But is honey better for you than plain ole sugar? The short answer is no — honey is not nutritionally better for you than sugar. In fact,…
Q: I work out on a regular basis and I’m getting used to drinking sports drinks such as Gatorade and similar vitamin waters during and after workouts, and lately even when I don’t work out. What do you think about these kinds of drinks ? — Delphine A: Hi Delphine, Good for you that you exercise regularly — it is…
Sweet potatoes that is! Like winter squash, sweet potatoes are at their peak between November and December, even though you can find them in supermarkets all year round. Like white potatoes, sweet potatoes are root vegetables, but they can differ in size from short with round ends (like the white ones) or long and tubular with tapered ends. Sweet potatoes…
With fall in the air and winter around the corner, it’s time to start cooking some warmer, heartier fare. Heartier doesn’t have to mean unhealthy, and the fall/winter season comes with nutritious and delicious vegetables to cook up. One of them is winter squash. Winter squash is in season from October to November (although you can find it from August…
Q: Is their a significant difference between fresh and frozen vegetables with regard to nutrition and vitamins and minerals? — Veggie Lover A: Great question Veggie Lover! It’s actually a common one I get asked. Fresh and frozen vegetables are both excellent choices for you. Fresh produce may have slightly more vitamins and minerals if eaten within hours of being…
Clients and friends often ask me what they can do about their love for pizza when trying to eat healthier. My answer, as for most foods, is “everything in moderation.” Pizza is actually a healthy choice — it has carbs, protein, and veggies — if you choose wisely. For the most Nutritioulicious™ pizza, follow these tips: Choose whole wheat crust…
Tomorrow afternoon I’m heading to Chicago for the weekend. Whenever I travel someplace that is more than an hour away, whether by car, train, or plane, I always make sure to take snacks with me. And I recommend you do the same. You never know when you’ll get hungry or what kind of food options you’ll have in the airport…
Q: Nutritionally, is there a difference between eating pumpkin seeds and/or taking pumpkin seed oil? I take this to keep uric acid down and prevent gout. – Glenn A: Hi Glenn, I have never heard of a link between pumpkin seeds or pumpkin seed oil and uric acid, nor has there been any research that I could find showing a…
Q: Hi Nutritioulicious! Last week I bought a new spice rack for my kitchen, but there are a few herbs and spices, like marjoram, savory, and celery seed, that I don’t know how to use in my cooking. Can you help me out? — Spicing Things Up A: Hi Spicing Things Up! Congrats on getting a spice rack! It’s such…
Starting today, Wednesday will be a day for Q & As from you — the Nutritioulicious readers. Please post questions in the comments section or email me directly at Jessica@nutritioulicious.com to ask your burning food and nutrition questions. Every week I will post a featured question with an answer. I look forward to your questions! Let’s get the ball rolling…
The star of yesterday’s recipe, Tofu Stir Fry, was none other than tofu. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, tofu is a versatile source of protein that takes on the flavors of whatever you cook it in, which makes it stand out in the protein world. But what is tofu and what are some of it’s benefits? Tofu is made…
