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 [...]
May
26
How do you know that you’re really, really, hungry or reaching out for food–like these amazing looking cupcakes–out of boredom, anxiety, frustration, for pleasure, or any other psychological emotion?
Try the apple–sometimes called the carrot–test.
Registered Dietitian Lisa Raum, owner of R.D. to GO, LLC in Virginia, explains the test. “If it were an apple, you’d eat [...]
Jan
18
Avocado Garden Salad
January 18, 2011 | 7 Comments
Do you add avocados to your salad?
I occasionally cut one up in chunks and add to any salad I’m making. This time, I was craving something completely new that revolved around the avocado sitting on my counter top.
This was a great side salad. Add more protein to it, like cheese, beans, grilled chicken, salmon, or [...]
Jan
3
Kale with Roasted Beets and Pine Nuts
January 3, 2011 | 6 Comments
Today, our little guy–Zayd–turns one week old. We’re all doing well. Khaled, our two-year old is adjusting OK to the new addition and we have to be smart about giving him the attention he needs.
We’ve been blessed to have friends and family who made us amazing food the past week. It makes life so much [...]
Dec
14
Pan Seared Chicken with Tomato and Rosemary Sauce
December 14, 2010 | 5 Comments
Hello everyone!
This recipe is a courtesy of my hubby who creatively whipped something delicious up for dinner while I was in between two online final exams last night. I was skeptical at the beginning, but after biting into it, I thought he outdid himself!
The beauty of this recipe is that you probably have most ingredients [...]
Dec
6
Eating Less Processed Foods…Worth It?
December 6, 2010 | 4 Comments
I was recently asked this question:
My friend is all about eating less processed foods lately. What’s this about it? Is it worth it?
Eating less processed is definitely a big food and nutrition trend that has been popular for the past few years. Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, and Food [...]
Nov
24
Importance of Family Meals
November 24, 2010 | 4 Comments
Many of you are food lovers. You are probably in your kitchens whipping up something delicious for dinner and dessert, and hopefully you’re having good company and creating unforgettable memories. I’m not sure if you’re reading blogs this week!
Speaking of good company and unforgettable memories, what a better topic to talk about this week than [...]
Nov
22
Avoiding Everything White: Myth or True?
November 22, 2010 | 5 Comments
When the nurse at my OB’s office found out I’m a dietitian–while she was trying to instruct me on how to eat a low-sodium diet, questions started pouring.
One of the questions was: “should I avoid eating everything white?”
My answer was: it depends.
Often, nutrition messages are simplified, packaged into nice marketable slogans, and mumbled all over [...]
Oct
27
Pumpkin, Oat, and Chocolate Chip Muffins
October 27, 2010 | 2 Comments
As surprising as it may seem to you, this is the first time I bake with pumpkin. This recipe is interesting and different than your usual muffins. It’s very moist and pumpkin-y, so if you’re not a big fan of pumpkins, you may not like it. I didn’t use any oil, and the moisture was [...]
Oct
18
Product Review: Dorot Frozen Herbs
October 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
In my last post, the butternut squash, apple, and curry soup, I mentioned using frozen cubes of basil. As promised, here’s my review of this product.
First, these were free samples I received of Dorot Products (Garlic and Herbs). They are crushed herbs that come frozen in a trays, and each tray has 20 cubes. They [...]
