Hope everyone had a fabulous holiday weekend! Other than rain on the 4th itself, we had beautiful weather and lots of time outside with good friends and good food! With temperatures in the 90s this week, we’re keeping our Nutritioulicious meals a little bit on the lighter side this week (well, not Thursday, but I had a special request for…
This post was written by Tiana Yom, MPH, CHES You’ve probably noticed hues of red and pink everywhere this month, and it’s not just because of Valentine’s Day. February is also American Heart Month. As mentioned in the past, heart disease is the number one cause of death in Americans and more women die of heart disease than men. An unbalanced…
Happy New Year 2014! While many people have already put together their list of resolutions for the new year, I haven’t taken the time to think about what I want to work on in 2014. Until now. Yesterday, my sister Renée launched a new blog, My Meadow Report, which she has been working on for quite some time. Her first…
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!…
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….
I’m loving the beautiful weather and in-season summer produce, including corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and lots of fresh herbs. This week’s menu is filled with these summer flavors. Check it out below and tell me: What are your favorite tastes of summer? Menu Week of August 12, 2013 Monday: Leftover Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potato Planks and Roasted Green Beans Tuesday: Eggs…
Last week was a family trip to Nantucket, which meant little to no cooking for me (other than breakfast, salads, fruit, and snacks). Was a nice reprieve, and now I’m back to my kitchen ready to get cooking again. Here is this week’s menu! Menu Week of August 5, 2013 Monday: Grilled Fish Tacos with Watermelon Salsa and Grilled Mexican Corn…
An Interview with Supermarket Dietitian Allison Yoder I’m a nutrition consultant for various food and beverage companies, but my opinions are my own. Reading and understanding the Nutrition Facts Label on food products is an important part of making healthy eating decisions, but it is no easy task. Thankfully, supermarket dietitians are being hired more regularly to work on-site to help…
When you’re trying to follow a diet plan or a new exercise regimen, sometimes you need a little push to keep up your motivation. Last week I came across an inspirational article on Marlo Thomas’ website that I think will encourage anyone struggling with weight loss and weight-related health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Ms. Thomas writes about a…
This post was written by Tiana Yom Spring is finally here and Earth Day is this coming Monday, April 22nd. There’s no better way to celebrate than by going to the New York City Green Festival at the Jacob Javits Center North this weekend. The Green Festival is the nation’s premier sustainability event and will feature an organic, vegetarian, and…
Today I am welcoming Rosemary Squires to the Nutritioulicious family. Read on for an introduction from Rosemary so you can learn a little more about her and her love of nutrition, health, and all things food! ______________________________________________________________________________ Hello Nutritioulicious readers! My name is Rosemary Squires and I am a dietetics student at the State University of New York, College at…
