Coconut oil not all it’s cracked up to be

August 30, 2017

The latest hype is coconut oil, coconut milk, shredded coconut, coconut manna, and MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides). Those invested in high fat, high protein dietary intakes for weight loss and…

Myths that mire

August 2, 2016

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Fat, General Health and Wellbeing, Nutrition, Organic, Portions

Perdue® Perfect Portions® infuriate me. You should see the steam coming out of my ears. First they broadcast on their package front “No Hormones or Steroids Added.” So how’s this…

Trail mix – the go-to slump zapper

November 11, 2014

Diana

Diabetes, Diseases, Fat, Fiber, Heart disease, High cholesterol, Nutrition, Protein, Recipes

Breakfast trail mix, Trail mix recipe

That slump at 3pm every day? Means your body needs more calories, well, and maybe less sugar and caffeine and maybe eating a decent breakfast and lunch but those are…

Coconut Oil, Behind the Hype

September 15, 2014

Diana

Fat, Heart disease, High cholesterol

Alzheimer's, Barry Sears, Olive oil, Omega-3 fats, Saturated Fat, Trans fats, Walter Willett

Coconut oil is one of the hottest foods on the market, but is it as healthy as the hype promises? Let’s explore the evidence on this tropical nut. The news…

H.E.A.R.T.Y. ways to Heart Health

February 12, 2014

Diana

Carbohydrates, Diseases, Fat, Fiber, Fruit, Heart disease, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Nutrition, Vegetables, Weight Loss

Eggs and heart disease, Monounsaturated fat, Soluble fiber, Unsaturated fat

Halt the Salt! H: High blood pressure is a major risk factor of heart disease. Approximately 1 in 3 people who develop high blood pressure can blame a high sodium…

Get on track to heart health

February 5, 2014

Diana

Carbohydrates, Dairy, Diseases, Exercise, Fat, Fruit, Heart disease, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Nutrition, Vegetables

Lose weight, Lower LDL-cholesterol, Quit smoking

February is the heart-shaped holder of Valentine’s Day. It’s also National Heart Month. Can’t have a loving heart unless it’s healthy. So let’s talk about disease and death first. Then,…

Colorful food is not only gorgeous, it’s good for you

February 2, 2014

Diana

Fat, Fiber, General Health and Wellbeing, Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Calumet, Citrus foods, Food photography, Leafy greens

I have a confession to make. I got a camera. Yup, took the plunge – and my gifted photographer child – to the camera store, signed up for a lesson…

Burrito Fiesta

September 2, 2013

Diana

Fat, Fiber, Recipes, Vegan

Cilantro topping, Green chili sauce, Refried beans

Fiber-filled and filling Almost 25 years ago, I plummeted into vegetarianism in a not-so-healthy way. Cheesy, decadent casseroles lent a hand in elevating my cholesterol more than 30 points. A…

Chilled summer salad – fiber, taste, and vitality

July 14, 2013

Diana

Carbohydrates, Fat, Fiber, Nutrition, Recipes

Bean salads, Summer salads

Keep the heat of summer away. Chilled Bean Salad Arugula 1 – 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (black beans optional) ½ small purple onion,…

Chia seeds – not just for show and tell

July 14, 2013

Diana

Carbohydrates, Fat, Fiber, Protein, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Chia seeds, Dairy free dessert, Mexican chocolate

A long-time friend came over for dinner and brought dessert. She dug into her bag and withdraw a Mason jar filled with brown, gelatinous, wriggly matter. ‘Lordie,’ I thought, ‘this…

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Coconut oil not all it’s cracked up to be

Myths that mire

Trail mix – the go-to slump zapper

Coconut Oil, Behind the Hype

H.E.A.R.T.Y. ways to Heart Health

Get on track to heart health

Colorful food is not only gorgeous, it’s good for you

Burrito Fiesta

Chilled summer salad – fiber, taste, and vitality

Chia seeds – not just for show and tell

New Moon Depth: Yoga Kula Practice

Internal Family Systems for Dietitians: Expanding the Toolkit of Behavioral Change

Internal Family Systems for Dietitians: Expanding the Toolkit of Behavioral Change

Changing your relationship with food

Myths and truths of dieting….

Heart happy oats