There was a time when we thought of health as simply the absence of disease- as long as you were not sick, had low blood pressure, and good cholesterol readings, you were seen as a healthy person. Today we recognize that our health is defined by numerous other factors, such as (but not limited to): what we eat, physical fitness, sleep, levels of stress, emotional well-being, feeling connected to others, and our general outlook on life.
Grilling is out, roasting is IN
During the long warm summer days, I love the easy no-dish cooking method of throwing everything out on the grill for dinner. But now that the days are getting shorter and it’s not so warm out, I’ve turned to my oven instead.
Healthy Kid Food
I can’t help but smile and feel a sense of modest pride when I remember the look on my friend’s face as the 5 children (ages 1-6) sitting at my dinner table chanted “More tofu! More green beans! More quinoa!” OK, so the 1 year old yelled something more like “Aaahhhhh!” but her message was crystal clear. My friend, and fellow mom, was in disbelief that I got them to not only eat a fresh healthy meal without bribery or threats, but they were actually begging for more.
Dinner At My House
Join me tonight for dinner at my house. Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Lemony Chicken with Capers and Kalamata Olives served over Quinoa
- Large side of Sauteed Broccolini
- One glass of Red Wine
- Farmer’s Market naval orange cut into wedges for dessert
Bon appetite!
Pre-Workout Breakfast Favorites
What you eat for breakfast can make or break your morning workout. If you get it right you’ll have stable, lasting energy with no digestive disturbances. You will feel neither hungry nor bogged down. Since we all digest food differently, there is no set formula that works across the board. However, through trial and error and by following one basic guideline you will learn what works best for you.
