Do you care if your food was raised in a pasture, lived in a cage, or if grass was part of the diet of the animal on you dinner plate? When you see terms on food product labels indicating “pasture-raised,” “cage-free,” “free-range” or “grass-fed,” do you know what these terms actually mean? Local Typically, […]
Looking for a new local eatery? This summer I tried Cultivar in Automobile Alley. Cultivar is a “farm-to-fire” Mexican dining experience that I absolutely enjoyed. The menu included fresh tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, salads and more. The food was fresh, with priority given to local ingredients, and included fun seasonal items such as pickled watermelon, brussel sprouts slaw, and grilled […]
A patient brought a Zoodler, a vegetable “noodle” gadget, for us to play with! The Zoodler, which is similar to a Veggetti or Spiralizer, cuts various vegetables into long, thin spirals. The Zoodler cuts into 2 sizes of noodles, one similar to spaghetti and the other similar to linguini. Eggplant and zucchini were on sale the week […]
The summer heat had me seeking out snow cones this year.Downtown Edmond is hosting Katiebug’s snow cone truck on one of their street corners! Katiebug’s makes handcrafted syrups with organic sugar and fresh fruits, teas, and herbs. The business takes pride in making dye and preservative-free syrups. Their flavors are also gluten-free for those with […]
The Biggest Loser contestants lose large amounts of weight during the show through dieting and intense workouts. The winner of season 8, the season followed in a recent study, had calorie deficits of 3,500-calories per day (1 pound per day!) and exercised 7 hours each day. The study emphasized that while each contestant lost large amounts of […]
Roller food is the food found rolling round and round in the convenience stores: corn dogs, tornados, taquitos, hot dogs, egg rolls, wrapped breakfast sausages, etc. Roller foods are frequently right inside the door, on the way to the bathroom, or near soda machines, taking advantage of high foot traffic areas. They’re also strategically placed at […]
Chickpeas have been traced back over 7500 years in the Middle East. Chickpeas, garbanzo beans, and Egyptian peas are all the same thing. Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. Chickpeas are definitely a healthy snack or food item to include in your diet. A half-cup of roasted, unsalted chickpeas contains 134 calories, 22 grams […]
Decreasing the amount of sodium you eat can make a big improvement in your health, especially your blood pressure. 75% of American’s sodium intake isn’t from our table salt shaker, it’s from processed and restaurant foods! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft of sodium-reduction targets for the food industry, encouraging food […]
Break up your summer dinner routine with this sweet mango and zesty lime shrimp fajita recipe. The fajitas and slaw were really easy and quick to prepare. My family loved the slaw with fresh summer mango and cilantro for a taste twist. Helpful mango tip: cut the mango in half around the pit and run […]
Have you ever eaten a soy product? Soy products are made from soybeans, which are grown in Asia, South America, and North America. Soy products, such as tofu and miso, are often associated with Asian cuisine, but there are many ways to eat soy. You can eat immature green soybeans as edamame or the mature […]