Ginger Edamame Hummus
Yesterday, live on KVOA, I talked about how the balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fats will impact inflammation in our bodies. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats are a direct link to our genes. They are incredibly...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Dipped Oranges
This is an extraordinarily simple treat that looks fantastic. Make it as a fun sweet-snack or serve it as an elegant dessert. And yes, there are health benefits here! Anti-inflammatory Antioxidants...
View ArticleBalance Your Plate
March is National Nutrition Month! The perfect time to check what’s on your plate- Do you have multiple foods on your plate? Is it balanced? Do you see different colors? I’m not talking about food dye…...
View ArticleRoasting Vegetables
This is an essential cooking skill. Roasting vegetables is easy, quick and produces an amazing result. Tender, caramelized, delicious veggies that even those that don’t usually love veggies can’t help...
View ArticleBalancing Our Plates
There’s something special about the Fridays I have my girls all to myself. For some reason it feels different feeding them on those days. I guess because I don’t make lunch for them any other day of...
View ArticleWhy Is Balance Important?
Food is complex. There are numerous bioactive compounds in food that have physiological effects in our bodies. Creating a balanced plate helps to ensure that we get a mix of healthful nutrients without...
View ArticleBetter Cereals
Bars and breakfast foods are the two foods that people most commonly ask, “Which is best for me?”. Cereal aisles are notoriously full of junk. With health claims yelling at you from the cereal box,...
View ArticleRosemary Thyme Millet with Roasted Vegetables
Delish! This skillet meal pleased the whole family. Dan thought it tasted great. Sara asked for seconds. It was easy for Miss Dena eat. AND it is good-for-you too! We went to Durango for a week and...
View ArticleBento Box Lunch Kits
Can you believe that it is “Back-to-School” time already!! Many Tucson kids started back last week. For those of you that have school-age kids you are likely thinking about what to pack for lunch to...
View ArticleSummertime Oatmeal (Muesli)
I really love oatmeal. But eating oatmeal all summer is a little ridiculous. It’s much too hot for hot cereal! That’s why I make Summertime Oatmeal. It’s a great way of enjoying oatmeal all year! Some...
View ArticleAnother Quickie: Quinoa with Wild Salmon and Oregano Zucchini
That’s right, a salmon and quinoa dinner made in under 20 minutes. And with just 6 ingredients! Three power foods, prepared fast, tasty and easy; This meal is also easily adjusted to your own personal...
View ArticleFast Food: Sweet Pork Patties, Mashed Butternut Squash & Broccoli
Fast, delicious and healthy…this is what we are all striving for. Well, maybe not all of us; some of you have the flexibility to take your time in the kitchen, and that is a truly wonderful gift. But...
View ArticleSugar: Time To Get Serious
Do you have a sweet tooth? Chances are that you do. As a survival mechanism humans are programmed to prefer sweetness to other flavors. Couple this inborn preference with the U.S. food supply that...
View Article5 Steps to Celebrating A Healthy Holiday
by Katie Lehn, RD Beginning to feel your focus waver this holiday? Here are some concepts to keep in mind throughout this festive season, and really, all year long. 1) Take food out of the seat of...
View ArticleThe Body Image Continuum & What You Can Do
As dietitians, we talk with people every day about what they eat and how they live their lives. Ultimately, we hear how they feel about themselves and their bodies. In our society, we are inundated...
View ArticleCurry Salmon Salad with Apples
Kick inflammation with this curry salmon salad! Whether you are working to reduce pain, improve exercise recovery, prevent disease or just look your best, lowering inflammation is the way to go....
View ArticleKale Chips
When I was in college, I loved my biochemistry class. Then came nutritional biochem, that was even more awesome! I love to think about how the foods we eat are broken into tiny pieces and then...
View ArticleAvoid Sugar Landmines with A Homemade Granola Bar
In preparation for this week’s KVOA segment, I went to a “regular” grocery store, rather than Sunflower Market, to get some sugar-laden beverages, cereals and granola bars. On Thursday, I’ll be...
View ArticleWhat are you going to do with all that candy?
What will you do with all that candy? What is your child going to do with their Halloween loot? This time of year, the goal is to find a balance between restricting sweets and complete over...
View ArticleCashew Coconut Vegetable Curry
I love all types of curry. I have always made them on the stove, but last week I thought, “why not try it in the slow cooker?” It worked like a charm! Curry is a versitile dish that you can easily...
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