Like other root vegetables, beets sometimes become maligned for their carbohydrate content. Low carb zealots will chuck beets and yams into the same camp as white bread and licorice whips. This is utter nonsense. Looking simply at total carbohydrate or even Glycemic Index misses the nuance of our foods. Just as you would be insulted …
If you spend any time with me, you’ll quickly come to realize I am passionate about vegetables. Mind you, nearly all nutritionists and dietitians appreciate them – and if we are doing our job we’ll definitely be talking to you about them – but I’ve noticed that I’m a little extra excited about them. And …
Minimally processed fruits and non-starchy vegetables are, along with legumes, nuts and seeds, consistently linked to better cardiometabolic outcomes. One could effectively argue that they are the cornerstone in reversal of heart disease as demonstrated by Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Neal Barnard. Here I will explore some of the existing theories behind the consumption …
It’s the first weekend of Spring, and while the Midwest and Eastern sides of the country are still bundled up Seattle is in full bloom; cherry blossoms and daffodils are bursting onto the scene in a joyous visible choir of life. The farmer’s market is still shelling out the last of the winter produce – …
It’s still a little chilly, but signs of spring are coming. This recipe is a wonderful choice for spring or winter – dandelion greens are a great spring green, rich in highly absorbable calcium as well as iron. To make this recipe in fall or winter, substitute a heavier green like collards or kale! …
This recipe is an adaptation of my apple gorgonzola fettuccine recipe. Now that I live in San Diego, the local produce is a little different than the pacific northwest. The result of playing with what we could find at the farmer’s market was delicioso! 10 oz. brown rice (fusilli, elbows, or fettuccine) 1 small bunch …
Like everyone, I tend to get in food ruts. Once a month I like to shake things up by broadening my culinary creativity. A standard monthly visit to the local Asian grocery store is always exciting. Having been raised in Western culture, many of the fruits, vegetables, and packaged goods are new and mysterious. So …
Why wait for the weather to change? Planting an indoor herb garden can be an easy way to introduce yourself to the joys of gardening and is a wonderful way for gardeners to get their gardening-fix even during darker, colder months. Tending to plants can be very relaxing, therapeutic, and rewarding. Harvesting fresh herbs for …
This post is part of FoodRenegade’s Fight Back Fridays, a blog carnival promoting the Real Food Revolution Herbs have been used for centuries to not only flavor our meals, but to provide powerful medicine to keep the body healthy and strong. Below are some of the medicinal properties of herbs commonly used in cooking. Growing …
It’s playtime in the Dream Kitchen! On April 25th, VIBRANCE Nutrition and Fitness teamed up with Design Kompany to do a educational lunch and work party for solopreneurs. Design Kompany provided the space and I came in and demonstrated how easy it is to make a quick, healthy lunch in under 20 minutes. Here is …
