If you think brown rice is boring… I would bet that you haven’t tried my recipe for Lime Cilantro Brown Rice! You may have enjoyed something similar at a local or chain restaurant and assumed that it would be too complicated to make at home. Good news!!! My students...
Although these hot days may leave you wishing for the weather to turn cooler, our bounty of delicious summer fruits and veggies are a pretty amazing trade off! Our kids especially look forward to the white nectarines they sample and we buy at Thursday night Farmers’...
Master recipes are incredibly helpful, as they provide the basis for so many dishes. A person favorite, Mediterranean Spread with cannellini beans, was one of my recipes featured in the latest issue of California Bountiful Magazine (May/June 2014 issue), along with a...
I was thrilled to learn that when this article was published in the newspaper, it quickly received national attention, as it was picked up by the Academy of Nutrition and Food and SmartBriefs for Nutritionists !!! What is a little habit that most people ignore, but...
Cauliflower is quite under appreciated, as most people don’t realize that it is one of the most versatile vegetables around or how many amazing ways eating it can benefit our health! After learning a little more about this phenomenal food and how to prepare it well,...
I was having one of those days, with an amazingly long to do list hanging over my head, no time to talk, and then it happened… I saw a former student from one of my nutrition classes at Cosumnes River College, and she made my day! She was so excited to tell me about...
“What recipes do you make all the time?” is a question that students and friends ask me on a regular basis. While it is hard to choose just one, my Cowboy Salad is a great place to start! Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it is consistently delicious,...
As we welcome 2014, now is the perfect time to make a few little tweaks to our habits that will pay off in terms of our bank accounts and our health! A significant drain on finances, and likely waistline expander, that may be under the radar for you, revolves around...
My secret recipe is out… iBars for everyone - to enjoy or give as gifts! Avoiding all of the preservatives, artificial flavors and colors, processed grains and refined sweeteners can be quite a challenge when shopping for "energy" or snack bars. If you are lucky...
As another breast cancer awareness month ends and the holiday season begins, I think about cherishing time with family and friends and remembering those we’ve lost. Since sharing good food is a way to connect with those we care about, why not share meals that...
Over the past few weeks, I have been busy grading diet study assignments for my college nutrition classes, and thought I’d share a few observations that might ring true at your house. My students eat A LOT of pizza and VERY FEW veggies, which sets them up for not only...
It is zucchini time again! One veggie - so many options! If your garden (or your neighbor's garden) is overflowing with zucchini, I have some suggestions for turning that wonderfully mild veggie into a variety of dishes. When I think about zucchini, my mind goes right...
Melons deliver a sweet treat, needed hydration and an array of nutrients! It is Saturday morning, the temperature is already heating up and friends are coming over in a few hours! You need something refreshing to serve, quick to prepare and doesn't involve turning on...
Which fruit has seeds on the outside and is hollow in the middle? STRAWBERRIES! Like many Lodians, we patiently waited for the homemade “Closed/Season Over” signs in front of the local strawberry stands to display “Open”. Since strawberry season is now in full swing,...
A few weeks ago, I received an email that excited my whole family, “Cherries were ready to be picked!” The professional pickers had already been through a friend's orchard, and she was generously inviting us to show up with bags in hand, sunscreen applied and our...
Last month, we learned how to reduce a large amount of the empty calories that we may be taking in through our beverage choices by opting for flavoring our own water. However, since water has zero antioxidants, is there something that we could add to water to provide...
Are you sabotaging your efforts to lose or maintain your weight with every sip you take? If you find yourself feeling hungry all day long, it might just be what you are drinking. Depending on the beverage, mindless sipping can even contribute to health issues, like...
A delicious dessert that can double as a snack… protein, fiber and phytonutrients! Oh, my! Scary fact: The #1 source of calories in the American diet is desserts! Yikes! When I learned that statistic, and think about the heavily processed, empty calorie dessert foods...
When I think about celebrating Valentine's Day next week, beets come to my mind! After all, beet juice was considered an aphrodisiac by the Romans, who used the leaves to cook with and the root as a medicine, as it can protect your heart and blood vessels. Beets have...
On a cold afternoon in a few weeks ago, while I was working at my computer submitting grades for the fall semester, an email from Medscape (WebMD) popped up, with the following title: “Medscape Special Report -Cancer Beats All Other Fields for 2012 New Drug...
On my quest to tweak every part of your diet for the better, to improve the quantity and quality of your years on this planet, it is time to tackle sweeteners! It is probably no surprise that there are neurons in your brain that are programmed to be highly stimulated...
October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month at a national level throughout the country, and nearly all of us have been touched by cancer in a very personal way, thorough loved ones, our colleagues or as one of our own health challenges. No matter our...
Plant a tree campaigns to improve our environment are nothing new, but you might never have considered that planting your own trees could ultimately improve your family's diet and save money. Although there are few things more beneficial to your nutritional status...
With summer in our rear view mirrors, and everyone back to school and work, we are all trying to find normal again. It can get a bit overwhelming at times, and some days just seem to be crazy from the get-go. However, when everyone starts the day with a satisfying...
Looking for a delicious and nutritious alternative to chips, or a refreshing salad recipe to serve at a backyard barbecue to "wow" your guests on these hot summer nights? How about both? Jicama to the rescue! If you are not familiar with jicama (pronounced...
Dear Timaree: "A friend of mine gave be a bag of onions she bought at a roadside stand, do you have any ideas?" Timaree: Absolutely! Onions are often taken for granted, and certainly don't get the respect they deserve. Those onions were one of the most healthful...
Are you an “active couch potato”? While most Americans can benefit from spending more time doing intentional exercise (cardiorespiratory and resistance training), even if you are getting to the gym or out for a brisk walk/jog or run 5-6 times a week, how are you...
As the days get a bit longer, you might perform a master juggling act between baseball, softball and track practices, or just need extra time at night for an after dinner walk. "Go-to" veggies that pack a nutritional punch, are ready in a few minutes, and customizable...
Being well aware of the links between oral health and chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s, I have been extremely consistent with my regimen of brushing, flossing and finishing with a commercial mouthwash. That is, until a few weeks...
Dear Timaree: My friend has some weight to lose and is not able to eat high fiber foods because she has IBS. What can can she do? Timaree: While Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common reason for a referral to a gastroenterologist, the disorder is still a...
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