Jun
27
Green Fruit Smoothie
June 27, 2011 | 7 Comments
I made this fruit smoothie with my son few days ago, and we both enjoying sipping it on a sunny afternoon. He just loves pouring and measuring, so after chopping the fruit, I let him measure the amount and dump it in the blender.
The smoothie was a little sour thanks to the plain yogurt, which [...]
Jun
1
Summer Black Bean and Peach Salad
June 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Hello summer!
It seems like the temperature shot up right after Memorial day! It’s been in the 90’s over the weekend and 97 today in DC/Northern VA! Whow. I’m not ready to say good bye to the spring yet!
I made this salad over the weekend for a potluck picnic–which was canceled and moved indoors after a [...]
Jan
11
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
January 11, 2011 | 5 Comments
Our favorite sweet potato recipe is one that requires firing up the grill. But since the temperature these days have been close to freezing, this mashed sweet potato recipe is a sweet alternative. Plus, it’s super easy to make–great for moms of newborn babies, working moms, all moms, and pretty much everyone else!
Ingredients:
4 medium size [...]
Dec
2
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Croquettes
December 2, 2010 | 4 Comments
I’ve had this recipe saved in my bookmarks for a very long time, and I was too excited to finally make it. I love beets and have been used to the convenience of canned versions. But from a can, beets lose their crunchy texture and you serve yourself some sodium and BPA you can certainly [...]
Nov
11
Goose Valley Wild and Brown Rice Review
November 11, 2010 | 3 Comments
Whole grains, less processing, and fewer ingredients. All three are trends in food that this product delivers.
I received free samples of Goose Valley Rice: Brown and Wild Rice Fusion, Natural Wild Rice, and Organic Wild Rice. My previous experience with wild rice has been a box of Uncle Ben’s Long Grain and Wild Rice. I’ve [...]
Sep
13
Recipe: Whole Wheat Date Bars for Breakfast or On-the-Go
September 13, 2010 | 5 Comments
Good Monday morning!
I have a recipe today for breakfast date bars that is amazingly delicious and super healthy. I’ve posted a similar recipe before, date rolls, but I like this one more. They have slightly different ingredients and this one is easier to make. It think it’s also easier to eat–especially for kids.
The nutritional highlight: [...]
Sep
4
Exaplining the DASH Diet
September 4, 2010 | 2 Comments
The DASH Diet–Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension–was designed for and been successful at lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A new study by researchers in John’s Hopkins University found that the diet plan also lowers the risk of heart attacks by almost 20%.
After eight weeks, the DASH dieters, who were eating nine to 11 servings [...]
Aug
9
Quinoa and Vegetables Skillet
August 9, 2010 | 7 Comments
Keeping up with my regular schedule for posting (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) has been a challenge for the past couple of weeks. Flying overseas on a 12-hour trip to JFK with a toddler on my lap, driving from New York to Virginia (a 4-hour drive that ended up taking 7 because of traffic and a [...]
Jul
12
Which One is Healthier: Spinach or Arugula?
July 12, 2010 | 13 Comments
Do you ever go to your blog’s stats page to see what words or sentences people search for and end up coming to your blog? I do. And one sentence/question that shows up often is the difference between spinach and arugula.
Interesting, I thought. So I decided to research these two delicious leafy green vegetables to [...]
Jul
2
Q&A: Can I Treat Constipation through Food and Diet?
July 2, 2010 | 11 Comments
Question:
I suffer from constipation. Can I do something about my diet to get some relief?
Answer:
Yes, you can do something about your diet to get some relief. In general, there are four tips that will help with constipation:
1. Eat consistent meals
It’s simple. You have to eat food so you can make waste so you can [...]
