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Make it look appealing and they’ll be more likely to eat it.

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


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Siena, Italy Cooking Class

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This is a beautiful main dish that I learned to make in Italy. There were not very specific instructions, but I’ll give you the gist. The teacher used a pheasant, but if you don’t have one handy, use chicken. Her meat was poached, but I prefered roasted chicken. So… roast a chicken, and when cooled,… Read More

Musings: Cognitive Dissonance

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There is only so much cognitive dissonance a mind can take before it picks a side. Our actions and beliefs need to align or there is a feeling- a sense- of unease. I believe in the unknowable, the intrinsic, and much of my work is science-based. ‘Follow the science’ is a phrase I hear all… Read More

New Dip Recipe and the 21-Day Diet

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I created another recipe (below) created for my company’s (www.eatrx.com) upcoming 21-Day Diet. It’s anti-metabolic syndrome, anti-inflammatory way of eating to improve health. Our first 21-day starts soon, and we’ll be seeking participants this next week. It will be fun watching people get healthier and loving the recipes and meals. Besides my recipes, we have… Read More

Melon Puree and Chia Pudding

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Another breakfast idea. I really liked it. A couple days ago I pureed a Crane melon and froze it in ice cubes trays to add to my mineral water, but I also throw them in smoothies. This morning, I put 3 melon ice cubes in my Vitamix with a handful of kale and a splash… Read More

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