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
Tossed or Composed? There are two main types of salads; tossed and composed. A composed salad is when the ingredients are artfully arranged on a platter or plate and the dressing is drizzled on the top. One famous example is Salade Nicoise, which consists of potatoes, green beans, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies and tuna layered beautifully… Read More
From my work as nutritionist and chef with a group of Veterans these past months, boy have I learned a lot! Some of what I have learned is from conversations with the Veterans and some is from observation. I wonder if you’re always in the Service even after you’ve served. I’m pretty sure that many… Read More
I help a group of Veterans with their health and it includes answering lots of nutrition questions and cooking them healthy foods-some ingredients are right out of the garden! Tonight’s dinner was baked cod with lemon, brown rice pilaf and a green salad. I also made a strawberry/dark chocolate upside down cake. They kept coming… Read More
Wilma is my 5 year-old doggie pal who has traveled with me to 41 states and is simply the best dog ever! Well, I did what rookie runners do, but I suppose I am in that category again. Yesterday my first run was 4.1 miles. Granted I didn’t run the whole time, but still I… Read More
When I was 45 I trained for my first (and only) marathon and monthly massages were my little secret weapon. The masseuse was a runner as well and well-versed in anatomy, so if she felt something a little off with my body she would mention it. As an example, my left leg had been sore… Read More
