Food Philosophy

What does your refrigerator say about you? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Thought for Food We all know the saying about “Food for Thought” which means anything that provides mental stimulus. But how many of us really think about our food? Not only that, but how many of us think about how our food is reflective of our personalities, our successes and failures or better yet, our…

Freedom of Choice by Elizabeth Brown. MS, RD

You have a right to eat a burger! We celebrate Independence Day to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which sought to give the American colonies freedom from Great Britain. I love the U.S. and Great Britain, and I love the freedoms we have to live our lives as we see…

Christmas | Elizabeth Brown | Food Philosophy | Kitchen Vixen | Kosher

A Kosher Diet at Christmas?

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…

Refrigerate After Opening…or not

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…

Elizabeth Brown | Energy Density | Food Philosophy | Kitchen Vixen | Weight Loss

Cereal, Cookies–What’s the Difference? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

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…

Elizabeth Brown | Food Philosophy | Kitchen Vixen | Normal Eating

What is “Normal” eating? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

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…

A rhyme a day keeps the excess pounds away! by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Beans, Greens, Eggs and Jeans?! I’ve been helping people lose weight and get in shape for more than 22 years. I’ve seen clients who have spent hundreds and thousands of dollars on weight loss products, surgery and exercise equipment. But the things I advocate most for achieving a healthy weight are actually quite simple and…

Make the most of your meals by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Waste not, want not You go to the grocery store right from work hoping to buy a few ingredients to whip up something for dinner. You spot the frozen bags of veggies that already contain the pasta and some sort of sauce. Perhaps you grab one of those salad packs that contains a packet of…

New Year’s Resolutions by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Resolve to do more for othersEat less, exercise more, pay off debt, quit smoking, drink less, get a better job… These are just a few of the most common New Year’s resolutions. You may notice that the abovementioned abstentions tend to focus on the self. Some people, however, have taken it upon themselves to emphasize…

Holiday Wishes by Elizabeth Brown. MS, RD

Dear Santa,For Christmas I would like an official Red Ryder carbine action two-hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time. Oh, no, that was on Ralphie’s wish list. Besides, I had a BB gun and a bow and arrow when I was a kid. It…

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