Happy New Year!I have a feeling that 2010 is going to be a great year. Dreams will come true, life purposes fulfilled and happiness abounds. But that should be true every year. Happiness is never ending. It is always there for the taking. According to Alexander Chalmers, a Scottish doctor who gave up medicine to…
A Shiksa’s Kosher Christmas Although I was raised with a traditional Christmas, this year seemed to be my time to explore some other holiday heritages. I attended a holiday party hosted by a Jewish family who follow a kosher lifestyle. A neighbor invited me for a kosher meal on Christmas Eve. Then there was my…
No Refrigeration Required I just moved into a beautiful beachfront apartment. Each morning I have the privilege of stepping out my front door right onto the soft sand. I pinch myself each time and ask, “Have I died and gone to heaven?” The only downfall to my literal paradise is that, for the moment, my…
Be Mindful and Frugal with Thanksgiving LeftoversNow that you slaved in the kitchen for days on end to feed your family and friends, the last thing you want to do is cook some more. You can either give away leftovers, eat them as is, or turn them into new, lighter fare to take you through…
Dieting Never Takes a HolidayAccording to a commercial from a popular cereal company, “When it comes to dieting, the more options you have, the more likely you are to stay on track.” Excuse my French, but that is complete bull-pucky! They are just trying to get you to buy each of their eight different versions…
How’s your diet, A (eh)? A guy walks into a doctor’s office with a carrot in his ear and a piece of celery up his nose. The doctor told him he wasn’t eating right. Badum- bum Last week we looked at vitamin A’s uses and food sources. Although toxicity used to be rare, with the…
Ode to Orange I love the color orange so much that I bought a pair of orange boots. But when I was a child I hated the fact that my hair was orange and the kids used to call me “carrot top.” As an adult and a Dietitian, I cherish the idea of being compared…
Define “Normal” In a country obsessed with body image, chronic disease, healthcare, food shows, fast food, vegan and raw food diets as well as high protein diets and supplements, one can’t help but wonder: What is “Normal” eating? What does it feel like to eat for the purpose of nourishing your body but without worrying…
To eat beef or not to eat beef? While walking through my favorite grocery store, I overheard the guy at the meat counter tell a customer that their organic, free-range beef was raised on a mixed grass and grain diet. Although I eat red meat infrequently, I thought I was buying a good source from…
You get what you pay for “Mediterranean diet healthier, not cheaper,” according to researchers at the University of Navarra in Spain. What a surprise to learn that it is “cheaper” to eat more fat and sugar-laden processed foods than it is to eat unprocessed whole foods. The operative word here is “cheaper.” I was taught…
