Month: July 2013

There’s no disputing all the research that links the myriad health benefits of plant-based eating. You don’t have to look any farther than the Academy’s position on vegetarian diets if you feel concerns about the

Meet my lunch, every day until tomato season is over. I'm not sure if this is a regional thing, but I have been obsessed with "true tomato" sandwiches for as long as I can remember.

As summer is upon us, we dream about vacation and all of the delightful meals we will allow ourselves to enjoy while taking time out from our normal routine. In addition to indulging this summer,

I can remember when I had my first child, my daughter, Chelsea Rose. I thought three months “off from work” was going to be like a vacation. Ha ha! Right? Not so much.  I barely

When I did research for my book, The Plant-Powered Diet, a couple of years ago, I had been a vegetarian for quite some time. As a child, I was lucky enough to grow up in

Nutritional yeast is one of those things I used to steer clear of for a while because I was scared of it. Those orange-yellow flakes really freaked me out. "What exactly is nutritional yeast?" "Yeast?

Growing up, I never liked mushrooms. I know I’m not the only one, either. I go out to eat quite often and hear this from other patrons a lot: “No mushrooms please.” You won’t hear

I am a huge believer in incorporating two to three healthy and plant-based snacks into your daily eating plan. For me, this means that I eat five to six small meals throughout my day, or

As obesity rates continue to rise rapidly in the United States and many other countries, health experts wonder how to convey more effectively the seriousness of the crisis to the public. While many seem to

I remember my first taste of almond milk. Clutching an enormous glass between unsteady fingers, I took a tentative sip of the pale liquid … and loved it. Did I mention this event took place

If you've spent any time perusing the bulk bins at your local grocery store lately, you may have noticed a product called nutritional yeast. Although the name sounds somewhat unappealing — and the appearance, as

“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” —Charles Darwin, English naturalist (1809–1882) One of the greatest pleasures in life is finding your passion. Harley-Davidson has its die-hard motorcycle followers,

This summer my children are joining a new summer camp that just opened across the street. The camp boasts a program of swimming, field sports, trips to parks and museums, and – the best part

During my dietetic internship I counseled patients about general healthy eating strategies. My favorite method was the “balanced plate” method. Teaching people to look at their plate like a pie chart was easy and comprehensive

The health benefits from reducing the amount of meat in the diets of most Americans are, by now, well established. And the lifestyle has appeal for some people based on ethical and/or environmental reasons too.

I write a food blog, manage a smartphone recipe app, and am a few months shy of getting my masters degree in public health nutrition. Like many of us who read the Food & Nutrition

Summer is here and everyone is looking for lighter recipes as the heat and humidity rises! Last night was a beautiful summer evening and the perfect time to try my new Walnut and Flax Crusted

I always get so excited when summer rolls around. Each year I eagerly await all the produce goodies to be found: juicy peaches, beautiful berries, bright red tomatoes and — my all time favorite —