Jun
15
Which Organic Produce are Worth the Bucks?
June 15, 2011 | 4 Comments
“Which produce should I buy organic?”
I get this question quite frequently from my friends who are, like myself and most people, trying to find the balance between eating and feeding their kids the best produce and staying within a reasonable grocery budget.
That’s when I refer to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) lists; the Dirty Dozen [...]
Jun
6
Bye Bye MyPyramid…Hello MyPlate
June 6, 2011 | 7 Comments
But don’t get too comfortable, Mr. Plate.
This was the Buzz in the nutrition world on Thursday morning. The USDA, at a 10:45 am press release, revealed the new look of the pyramid, which turned out to be a plate.
In 1992, the USDA released this black pyramid. It was criticized for several reasons, including recommending too [...]
May
12
The Dukan diet–Why It’s not Healthy for All of Us
May 12, 2011 | 13 Comments
With the media all over the British Royal wedding 2 weeks ago, talks on a new FAD diet, the Duakn diet, were everywhere. Presumably followed by the new bride and her mother to shed away pre-wedding pounds, the French low-carb, low-fat, high-protein diet made it to the US with the release of the book in [...]
Apr
28
Hello again…
April 28, 2011 | 2 Comments
Has it been two months since my last post or what? Wow…I’ve been wanting to put something out for a few days, and the comment Lauren wrote me last night was the sign that it’s way past due.
For those who have been checking my blog and waiting for a post, thank you! If there’s one [...]
Feb
14
Caraway Pudding–A Tradional Staple for Nursing Moms
February 14, 2011 | 7 Comments
Walk into any house with a newborn in the Middle East and you are guaranteed to get a taste of this caraway pudding. It’s a comfort dessert food that has been traditionally served in celebration of the new baby, and it’s thought to help increase the milk supply for nursing women.
The pudding is simply called [...]
Dec
28
My Personal Updates: the Baby is Here!
December 28, 2010 | 9 Comments
As I’m writing this from my hospital room, our new family addition is tucked in his warm little blankets resting peacefully, at least for this moment! My due date wasn’t until the second week of January, and this was a pleasant surprise.
The downside is that we weren’t prepared yet!
We had a baby boy and we [...]
Dec
20
Book Review and Giveaway: The 7-Day Menu Planner for Dummies
December 20, 2010 | 11 Comments
If your New Year Resolution this year is to lose weight, allow me to tell you that it’s a bad one. Read why.
How about cooking more meals at home?
If you’re thinking: don’t know how to cook, I don’t know how to plan meals, I don’t have time to shop, I don’t have time to cook, [...]
Dec
17
All-or-Nothing…It’s Hurting You
December 17, 2010 | 4 Comments
Are you a “gotta-have-it-all-or-nothing” person?
You need a whole day to clean up your office, room, or kitchen…
You need a whole hour to exercise…
You need a whole lot of money to buy healthier foods…
You ate fast food at lunch, so you might as well eat whatever at dinner…
You’re eating a burger and fries, so you might [...]
Nov
16
Avoiding The Holiday Coma
November 16, 2010 | 2 Comments
Muslims are celebrating Eid today, Thanksgiving is next week, Hanuka is in the beginning of December, and before you know it, Christmas will be here. You are probably celebrating one of these holidays, and regardless of which one it is, we all have one common concern: how to avoid the holiday coma?
The solution: sensible mindful [...]
Oct
23
Is Your Salad Making you Gain Weight?
October 23, 2010 | 5 Comments
Last week, I got this email from my friend Farah Shouli:
I am trying to enjoy a healthier life by choosing healthier foods. So, I thought I am in need for a salad and thought of the healthy option of chicken Quesadilla salad at Chilli’s. So I bought the salad and went to work happy at [...]
