While we have grown some amazing produce in our front yard garden, there have been several "learning experiences" that have produced fodder for the composing bin, instead of food for our table! Full disclosure - This front yard garden is our first REAL adventure in...
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Proud Moment in the Kitchen!
When I was able to make my entire Crazy Salad Mix for the week (I use a BIG catering bowl), from the greens that we grew in our front yard garden, I was BEAMING!!! I vowed to eat every last leaf, even if they got soft... BUT... They were SOOO fresh that they lasted 2...
The gift that arrived early!
I am thrilled that Annette found her way to my nutrition class last Fall! Not only is she a wonderful person, committed to putting what she learns into action to improve her health and that of her family, we both share a love for riding motorcycles! Find out how her...
A chef’s new adventure
I am so excited to introduce you all to Vik! He is one of my former students with whom I bonded almost immediately, as we shared a love of food, a passion for culinary creativity and an insatiable curiosity, often captured by the question “I wonder how we could take...
Treat your body well during stressful travel – Snack to pack that will protect your cells!
While most of us associate radiation exposure with having CT scans or x-rays done at either medical or dental visits, unless someone has an accident when they are away, vacation and radiation don’t seem to go together. However, if you are flying the friendly skies,...
Watermelon time – to chill or not?!
Watermelon is one of our family's favorite summer fruits! Not only will it help to keep your hydrated, watermelon is also a wonderful source of phytonutrients, especially lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid that gives many fruits and veggies like tomatoes, pink guavas,...
What Are You Modeling?
A student in one of my online classes shared a statement that really resonated with me… "Do it for yourself, show enjoyment and be willing to share." The importance of being a good role model cannot be overstated. As a dietitian and professor, I am often asked about...
Can You Give the Gift of Health?
I recently did a wellness seminar that was centered around gift ideas for the holidays. In preparation, I researched the topic and found several articles with similar titles to "Gift of Health." However, this is quite impossible, as we cannot give anyone health - even...
Thank you for sharing your success!
As I put my heart, time, effort (blood, sweat and tears) into bringing the most current and useful information about nutrition and health to those around me, alas, I cannot will others to apply this life-improving, even life-saving information. While it can be...