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No One Wants Their Food Medicalized

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No One Wants Their Food Medicalized. …and two suggestions for the new year Preamble I am in the nutrition world, and my friend is in the policy world focusing on aspects of health, which makes for interesting conversations. On our call yesterday, we caught up on personal things—family, friends, upcoming holidays, plans for the new… Read More

My Harissa Recipe

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I love Harissa. It’s spicy, but not too much so, flavorful and fresh all at the same time. I hope you enjoy my recipe! You may dry toast the spices for additional flavor if you like. Harissa 7 whole dried chilies, New Mexico or Guajillo 2 roasted red peppers, make yourself or purchase jarred, drained… Read More

It Must be Autumn Ginger Cookies

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Yes, I am a nutritionist and I teach healthy cooking–and I eat health-supporting food 90% of the time. That said, I do love ginger cookies:) I use organic ingredients, unrefined sugar (which is still sugar!), and add a bit more spices than some ginger cookies. This recipe is my latest creation. All my neighbors enjoyed… Read More

The Lessons of Coronavirus: Moving Forward

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The Lessons of Coronavirus Moving forward… I’m sure by now everyone knows that the vast majority of those with coronavirus had an underlying health conditions; i.e., high blood pressure, obesity, and more. We won’t know all the statistics until this is behind us. My hope is that people give their health due consideration moving forward.… Read More