A well-known nutritionist posted that perhaps kids don’t like plant-based foods because they are relatively nutrient-poor and contain less usable protein, compared to dairy, meat, and eggs. The point of the post was that kids are wasting veggies (put in the trash) because of the above reason, and linked to the below study while pointing… Read More
I try to remember to post this recipe every Valentines Day, because it’s just perfect for the day! It’s a deep, dark, rich chocolate cake that puffs up in the oven, then falls when it’s cooling to turn into a little piece of heaven. Make a puree of some sort of berries-blueberries or raspberries are… Read More
When I traveled the country last year interviewing kids about their health, I heard many times that they liked ‘Pancakes on a Stick,’ which I had never heard of before. Now that I’m in process of creating health programs and a book based on what the kids want and need, Pancakes on a Stick is… Read More
O.K., this one may be a bit odd for some, but it is so delicious! I took a spaghetti squash and poked it with a knife so it didn’t explode in the oven (like my last one did when I forgot to do this!) and baked it, on a baking sheet, until done. Depending on… Read More
I am currently writing the health programs based on the journey I took last year interviewing kids all over the country about their health. I’m making great progress! As part of writing these programs, I am referring to the data report that Sonoma State prepared for us and I’m also watching the videos again. Watch… Read More
On March 3rd, I am chairing an incredible program at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco based on Thea Singer’s book: ‘Stress Less: The new science that shows how to rejuvenate the body and the mind.’ This book is based on the Nobel-prize winning work of Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, Dr. Elissa Epel and other luminaries.… Read More
