“All fruits are vegetables, but not all vegetables are fruit.” You’ve probably heard this saying before, but yet we’re still always questioning what is what? The confusion often comes from the answers of two different sources: scientists and chefs. By scientific definition, a fruit is the part of the plant that develops from a flower […]
“Desserts” and “healthy” don’t usually go together, right? At least that’s what everyone thinks… However, there are numerous ways to make those desserts a little more “healthy”. Obviously moderation is still important but with the right substitutions, desserts can easily contain less fat and sugar and still taste good! I don’t know about you guys, […]
Fall is all about oranges, reds, and yellows. Not only do the leaves change color, but so do the foods we eat! Pumpkins, apples, squash, and oh yeah… sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are not always the number one food talked about in the fall but they should be; I love sweet potatoes! Because of their […]
When is the last time you played so hard and had so much fun you broke a real sweat and couldn’t quit laughing? Yes, I’m talking to adults here. As adults if we remembered how to play (moving, sweating, laughing), and moved past our inhibitions to be childlike we wouldn’t have to exercise so much. […]
‘Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean’….was she eating soybean oil (which of course is fat)? Could the type of fat you eat affect how much weight you gain and not just the amount of fat you eat? New research which could add new confusion to the age old question—does […]
“Hmmm…what should we have for dinner tonight?” “Honey, what’s for dinner?” “Chinese take-out? Yes.” “What do you mean you don’t have anything planned? It’s 8 o’clock already!” “I’m way too tired to cook; besides there’s nothing to cook, let’s do take-out again.” Do you ever feel like there’s not enough […]
How do you make your food taste great without all of the salt and fat? Herbs and spices are the vital ingredient— fresh herbs all the better. Have you ever wondered, what is the difference between herbs and spices? The difference between the two is where they are obtained from the plant. Herbs come from […]
My name is Sabetha. I am a dietetic student/intern, retired college volleyball player, healthy, active 22 y/o. Oh by the way, I have type 1 diabetes. I don’t want to have diabetes! Why did I get diabetes? I have now had diabetes for 9 years, and on occasions I still find myself wishing I didn’t […]
One of my favorite childhood memories comes from my Italian heritage; the importance of a delicious family dinner every Sunday. From an early age my mom, pop pop, and cousin Angie taught me the importance of whole, fresh, handmade foods and sharing it with family, friends, or those in need. As a busy mom of […]
The ‘magic’ ingredient in this salad is ‘arugula’ which the Romans, centuries ago believed had qualities of being a sensual enhancer. Please keep in mind there have been no current controlled trials testing this theory. You might want to conduct your own trials—it could motivate you to increase your intake of this healthy leafy green. […]