Month: January 2015

The term high-protein diet brings to mind images of protein-style burgers or giant chicken breasts with steamed broccoli for dinner. The craze started by the Atkins diet has now taken a Paleo spin by adding

What’s the healthiest way to eat? Depends on whom you ask. Many people claim to know the “perfect” way to eat for weight loss or health, but odds are that these dietary advocates disagree with

There is a common misconception in current culture that needs to be debunked. Between celebrities, news stories and social media, you might be tempted to think carbs are the root of all disease. Let’s clear

If anyone has been to the lovely Asheville, NC, you have most likely heard of Tupelo Honey Cafe. It’s a wonderful combination of fresh vegetables and southern flavors with a reasonable price tag.  Here is our

Have you been feeling more irritable or depressed lately? Sleeping more and craving carbs? If so, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition that’s likely caused by a lack of sunlight,

Soup (çorba in Turkish) is a staple item in Turkish cuisine, eaten in various regions of the country, among all social classes, and at all stages in life. Turkish soups are generally based on legumes

Within each of us is an internal clock, or circadian rhythm, that sets the tone for our sleep cycle. If you consider yourself a night owl, your internal clock most likely runs longer than the

Honey is one of my favorite sweeteners and for good reason. I’m able to get raw local honey from an urban farmer in my neighborhood. This sweet nectar tastes pure and complex at the same

Baking bread is one of the most satisfying and cathartic things you can do. Over the course of a couple of hours, flour, water, salt and yeast transform as they interact with each other. The

A while ago I was a dietitian (and a foodie) moving from Argentina to the U.S., experiencing how it is to adjust to new food ingredients and another recipe system. In Latin America, as in

A couple of years ago, I didn’t even know what a persimmon was. I overheard a few of my graduate school colleagues chatting about them and how they were eagerly awaiting persimmon season. I purchased a

People with chronic inflammation, such as those who have autoimmune disease, are often very conscientious about things that can increase or decrease inflammation in the body. But inflammation, even at very low levels, can affect anyone

Healthy eating doesn’t have to break the bank. But for some, buying healthy food on a budget is nearly impossible. According to Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters, 85 percent of low-income parents say eating healthy

How did things turn out for you in 2014? Are you happy with your business results? How many new clients did you acquire? Was your private practice profitable? This is the time of year we

Who doesn't love pizza? It is the perfect food with protein, veggies, carbohydrates and sometimes even fruit. Plus, it's a dish that can be personalized and different every time you eat it. But it is

Making New Year’s resolution is a time-honored, albeit tiring, custom. It basically forces you to admit you were wrong to indulge in all these wonderful dinner parties and treats over the holidays, and that you

With tightly bound, magenta leaves, radicchio is a striking vegetable. But at the market, it often receives an admiring gaze, then is passed over for the more familiar, less bitter and less intimidating greens. While radicchio (pronounced similar

Product Reviewed: Eco Vessel Smash Box Double Compartment Lunch Box The Smash Box Double Compartment Lunch Box by Eco Vessel arrived at the beginning of the school year and it couldn’t have arrived at a better