Fiddlehead Ferns and the First Snow Fall During a recent visit to Pennsylvania, I experienced some firsts. My mom and I visited Cabela’s, a huge sporting goods store about an hour west of Allentown, my home town. Cabela’s is like a play ground for hunters and fishermen, but they also have great outdoor wear for…
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…
Comfort food is a must when life seems like it’s not going your way. But too much comfort food may not always favor the slender figure you seek. Thankfully it’s my J-O-B to create recipes that are multipurpose: Nutritious, Delicious, Slenderizing & Comforting too. This recipe also happens to be cost effective & filling. For…
If you want to invoke change in others, you shouldn’t be a food snob. This weekend the Good Food festival is being held in Santa Monica. The festival offers everything you could want to learn about good, healthy food; how to get it and the policies surrounding it. But even as a health food advocate,…
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…
No wars over this oil Despite the popularity of adding EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) to a frying pan every time a burner is ignited on some popular cooking show, olive oil is not always the best choice for cooking. Yes, olive oil does boast major health benefits such as the antioxidant oleocanthol, an anti-inflammatory….
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…
Best Friends Forever I have been on the East Coast for the past week visiting friends and family who I have not seen in several years. I’ve known most of my friends over 25 years. This is difficult to believe since I feel like I’m only 25 years old. But it’s been fun to see…
Eat right after exercise for optimal energy When you hear the theme song from Rocky what images does it conjure? I see the Philadelphia art museum steps which I ran up at the beginning, but not at the end of the Philadelphia marathon. I see a thick grey sweat suit not ideal for exercise. And…
The Facts on FlaxWhen humans were hunter-gatherers, death from chronic disease was unheard of partly because their diets were equally rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Today Americans consume a diet that on average contains 17 grams of omega-6 for every one gram of omega-3 fatty acids. In Japan, residents consume a diet that…
