If cooking stresses you out then you're not alone. Cooking is a skill that takes practice. Many of my clients are new to cooking or have felt more stress recently, so their kitchen confidence is low. This is normal and I typically nudge them to get into the kitchen anyway and start the learning process. 3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress Pre-think your recipe, and later, your entire meal. Coming up with recipe ideas takes time and thought. It's the spark that makes a homemade meal experience come to life. By writing down all your ideas there will be extras to use another day, … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress
10 Tips for Nutrition Month and Healthier Nutrition All Year Long
It's small habits that add up to big nutrition wins. So, try one or more of these tips, consistently, for a beautiful shift to feeling better with quality nutrition. We celebrate Nutrition Month in March and yet moving in the direction of healthier, every day nutrition is a goal to shoot for. More energy, more joy in eating, more good reports from the doctor are what we all want -- so go for a subtle shift in your nutrition this month and then keep going with it all year long. 10 Tips for Nutrition Month...and All Year Long Wake up and drink a glass of water Work in a fruit … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Nutrition Month and Healthier Nutrition All Year Long
3 Ways to Make Every Meal Good for Your Heart
Simple foods not only taste delicious but they are the building blocks for a strong and healthy heart. It may be surprising to realize that more than 18 million Americans age 20 and older are affected by coronary heart disease. Also, heart disease is responsible for more racial and ethnic American deaths than any other cause. The good news is that choosing high quality nutrition, not expensive nutrition, can open up a world of better health for everyone's heart. 3 Ways to Make Every Meal Good for Your Heart #1. Bump up the nutritional quality of your every day foods. In other … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Make Every Meal Good for Your Heart
Tea is a Healthier Hot Beverage
Are you a fan of tea because of its flavor or because of its antioxidants and hydrating qualities...or, both? Sometimes, a food or beverage that's been around for centuries turns out to be a super good choice. Tea happens to be one of the best beverage choices you can make. Here's why: 10 Fun Facts About Tea All true tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. The first tea was 'discovered' in 2737 BC, in China, per Chinese legend. In the 16th Century, tea made its way to Europe via the Portuguese. In the early 20th Century, an American accidentally invented the first tea bag, … [Read more...] about Tea is a Healthier Hot Beverage
A Homemade Smoothie is a Tasty Meal or Snack
Every season of the year is perfect for a homemade smoothie, as a meal or snack with powerful nutrition and amazing flavor. A client asks for my opinion about smoothies once in a while. As a nutrition professional, I normally answer their question with another question about what goes into their favorite smoothie? As with most homemade recipes, a smoothie can be full of high quality nutrition and it can also fall short, depending on the ingredients. Smoothie Ingredients for High Quality Nutrition There are many foods that can go into a blender and then whirl into a tasty, homemade … [Read more...] about A Homemade Smoothie is a Tasty Meal or Snack
Higher Quality Carbs are a Very Smart Path to Better Nutrition
If you think that carbs are the 'bad guy' then think again because it's actually about choosing higher quality carbs and then enjoying every bite. What are Higher Quality Carbs and Why are they Great Nutrition Choices? There are several things that add up to high quality in carbohydrate foods and here are 3: More fiber Important vitamins and minerals Efficient energy-producing calories There are several more things that make high quality carbs great choices and here are 3: Rich flavors Appealing textures Very filling, satisfying How to add Higher … [Read more...] about Higher Quality Carbs are a Very Smart Path to Better Nutrition