Many people complain about the lack of fruit options during the fall and winter. It’s true that there isn’t much variety compared to spring and summer, but one of my favorite fruits is best this time of year: Apples! There are over a dozen types of apples to choose from, but my favorites are Gala, Braeburn, and Fuji. I find…
With Halloween just around the corner, I want to make sure you are all prepared for the candy-fest that often occurs on Halloween. Later this week you’ll find my tips about how you and your kids can enjoy some candy without packing on the pounds. But before we get to that, here are some myths, aka tricks, and facts, aka…
Earlier this week I told you about the benefits of honey and promised you a great recipe using the nutritioulicious™, nutritious and delicious, sweetener. So here it is: Yogurt Cake with Honey Syrup. The inspiration for this Greek recipe was my honeymoon to Greece in July, and last week Andy and I made a Greek dinner with Greek salad, spanakopita…
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…
One of the things I love about New York City is the plethora of restaurants. There’s always someplace new to try and so many different areas of the city to explore to find whatever you’re in the mood for. During the week, Andy and I like to go out at least once for dinner and generally we like to stay…
Yesterday I told you all about the different types of kale and the nutritional benefits of this green powerhouse. But what I didn’t tell you is what to do with it! Many people get turned off by veggies they’re unfamiliar with because they don’t know how to cook it. Well, don’t despair. Kale is actually very versatile and can be…
Something I strongly encourage my clients to do is eat a variety of food. Having too much of anything isn’t good for anyone. So I myself try to change up my meals, and avoid eating the same type of food or source of protein every day of the week. Lately I’ve been trying to incorporate more vegetarian food into my…
For the past few days I’ve been suffering from a terrible cold, to the point that I can’t smell or taste anything — awful for a foodie like me! And if you remember my post “Eat With Your Senses,” you’ll remember that your sense of smell is closely tied to your sense of taste, which lets you enjoy your food….
When making a party or dinner for friends, I always like to keep in mind what everyone eats so that there are enough choices for all my guests. These days people have all different types of eating patterns, so it can be a challenge to meet everyone’s needs. Vegetarians in particular are a very diverse group. Some types of vegetarians…
Hopefully yesterday’s post, Nutritioulicious Cocktail Parties, got you in the mood to do some cooking or throw a party yourself! As I mentioned, it’s important to have a variety of hors d’oeuvres to serve in order to give your guests nutritional balance. And to make these nutritional bites delicious, it’s great to use seasonal ingredients when possible. Luckily, summer is…
This past weekend Andy and I hosted a small cocktail party for our friends. Since we both love to cook and love wine, there is nothing better than entertaining friends in our home! As a dietitian, I like to make sure my guests can fill their plates with a balance of protein, carbs, fruit, vegetables, and some healthy fat. In…
