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The Coconut Oil Miracle (Book Review)
The Coconut Oil Miracle, 5th Edition, by Bruce Fife is a must read! Now in its fifth edition, this revised and updated version has even more information on the benefits of coconut oil. Bruce Fife provides all the answers about commons myths and misconceptions about coconut oil. We have heard countless
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
15 Reasons to Love Dragon Fruit! 1. SUPERFOOD. One dragon fruit is only about 60 calories and 80% water. Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, while low in calories and rich in fiber, this fruit is definitely a superfood! 2. DIGESTION & METABOLISM. Since it is high in fiber this fruit is optimal
Jicama
Jicama (pronounced hee-kah-ma) is an edible root that resembles a turnip. It is part of the legume family and is also known as a yam bean, Mexican turnip, or Mexican potato. Jicama is in season from December to June. Jicama has thin brown skin and crisp, juicy, white flesh that is
Food Revolution Day 2014
Today marks the third annual Food Revolution Day! Food Revolution Day, organized by the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, is a global day of action for people everywhere to come together to celebrate real food and learn where it comes from and how to cook it!
May is Celiac Awareness Month
May is Celiac Awareness Month and while many people choose gluten-free foods as a lifestyle choice, they may not understand the seriousness of celiac disease. An estimated 3 million people in the United States have celiac disease – that’s 1 in 133 people; and only 10% of them have been diagnosed.
Eggs: Are They Good For You?
I am happy to share this guest blog post by Alanna Waldron. She is a wonderful Registered Dietitian, currently living in Los Angeles, who has a real passion for food. Here website “Eat Real Food” is where you will find her latest healthy recipes, inspirations and foodie finds! To spread the
Is A Food Additive Destroying Your Gut?
CARRAGEENAN, a commonly used food additive, is an indigestible polysaccharide that is extracted from red algae, and is most commonly used in food as a thickener or stabilizer. Although derived from a natural source, carrageenan appears to be particularly destructive to the digestive system, triggering an immune response causing inflammation,
National Nutrition Month: Enjoy the taste of eating right
March is National Nutrition Month®, and this year’s theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Nutrition should be an on-going discussion of education, healthy eating options, and access to healthy food. Good nutrition is not about eating bland, boring, or unsatisfying food – actually it’s quite the opposite. I
Vegetarian Southwestern Casserole
I love this recipe. It’s full of flavor and color! This can be eaten great as is or scooped up with chips. In addition to it being tasty it is also good for you!
Crock-Pot Moroccan Stew
This recipe is so simple to prepare and will make your house smell wonderful! It is great served over quinoa or rice. For this recipe I used whatever vegetables I had on hand, which included carrots and kale. You can add in other vegetables as well like yellow and red
12 Superfoods for Heart Health
February marks the 10th anniversary of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Movement. The movement aims to educate women about the seriousness of heart disease, which includes both strokes and heart attacks. Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans Heart disease is the #1 killer of women Heart
Coconut Lime Tofu Bowl
This vegetarian dish is filled with protein, whole grains and flavor! This recipe serves four people and only takes 25-30 minutes to prepare from start to finish!
Dear Dietitian: I’m so burnt out from cooking
This is a tough question – many of us feel burnt out from cooking. Our need to eat is persistent and never-ending. I have a toddler and some days it feels like I spend
Dear Dietitian: Is it okay to eat fruit?
When my clients tell me that they are worried about the sugar in fruit, I hear an underlying assumption that fruit is the same as a refined carbohydrate. But that’s not true. All fruit
10 Tips for Enjoying BBQs without Guilt or Restriction
As intuitive eating dietitians who believe in the power of breaking free from food rules, we’re here to share 10 amazing tips to enjoy BBQs without guilt or restriction. Let’s dive in! Listen to