Month: January 2017

Resolutions have been made and commercials for weight loss systems, foods and gadgets are flooding the market. If you’re like most people, you probably can’t stand the thought of another “diet” program, which makes this

These days you'll see the word "probiotics" listed on packaging of products from yogurt to fermented foods to supplements. Probiotics are “good” bacteria that help keep our digestive tracts healthy. Various strains of probiotics may help

Technology has made us reliant on automation to run processes and care for patients.  In my work as a director of customer experience, I was recently involved in a transition from one software company to

Scallop Ceviche  Ingredients 1 cup Japanese rice vinegar (Komezu) 2 teaspoons finely diced poblano pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound fresh, sushi-grade scallops, thinly sliced crosswise into rounds 2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions 1

Product reviewed: Set of four Shun Knives: the Classic Hollow-Ground Santoku, Kanso 7-inch Asian Utility Knife, Kanso 3.5-inch Paring Knife and Classic Ultimate Utility Knife When my parents taught me to cook as a child, one

The other day my friend posted something online that looked delicious, and I had to ask her what it was, of course. It was a healthier version of shepherd’s pie, made with sweet potato instead

Poverty  is fluid  in the United States. At a moment’s notice, anyone can find themselves in a life-changing situation such as job loss, reduced wages, a disability diagnosis, divorce or natural disaster. It can take just

A 2015 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on how well American adults meet the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables showed we’re not doing so well! Only 13.1 percent of respondents met the

Popcorn showed up on the human culinary record about 4,000 years ago and has maintained its popular status as a healthful, gluten-free and fiber-filled snack. While every day is popcorn day for some, there is

Product Reviewed: Wacaco’s Minipresso GR In Seattle, where I live, there are coffee shops on every corner. But when I’m flying, traveling and camping, finding good coffee becomes a problem. What to do when you’re

Eating is a multisensory experience. Texture, aroma and flavor — as well as what the food looks like on the plate — can all impact how something tastes and influence how much someone eats. Those

Most of us don't get enough fresh fruits, vegetables or whole grains in our diets. Recipes like this one help you brighten up your plate in a fun, easy way. For more great ideas on

You need chocolate frosting. You also need to eat your vegetables! Luckily, this chocolate frosting, which also happens to be low-fat, vegan and soy-free, has you covered on both fronts.  The very veggie secret? Vitamin A-rich, fiber-fabulous

Baked Vanilla Pistachio Doughnuts Makes about 9 to 10 doughnuts Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 egg ½ cup

Product Reviewed: Emile Henry Ruffled Pie Dish I felt like a kid at Christmas opening the package that contained an Emile Henry pie dish! “Wow, beautiful. What should I make?” I asked myself. I posed

In 2013, I started an Instagram account with little focus and mostly personal pictures of my daily life. Three years and nearly 30,000 followers later, I have built a brand, co-founded my sports performance and wellness company, received sponsorships from well-known food product and

I recently picked up a few new winter squash that I don’t normally use and really enjoyed this rising star: delicata squash. I later learned that it's often called sweet potato squash because it has

As most of us know, changing our lifestyle to focus on health is a big deal. It usually involves planning ahead, grocery shopping, cooking, communicating with family and friends and finding time to exercise, among