Garlicky Kale Chips

It's National Kale Chip Day, October 2, 2019! In honor of the day I thought I would post one of my favorite kale recipes, my Garlicky Kale Chips.  They are a fun go-to snack or make a great appetizer when you are entertaining. I  make mine in my dehydrator, but you can also pop them into the oven for a crispy, yummy treat.  The red bell peppers and cashews lend a slight sweetness to the dish. So why does kale get a day of its own? Read More

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Are White Veggies Good for Us?

“Why bother using white onions or cauliflower?” That is the question I have gotten from some of my clients when I explain the importance of eating a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits every day. If the color in our produce signifies health benefits for us, what could these colorless vegetables possibly offer us? Turns out a lot! Read More

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Did I Just Eat That?! And other confessions...

Nobody’s Perfect…   …thank goodness.   I recently returned from my holiday trip to Puerto Rico.  I had a wonderful time with my family, soaking up the sunshine (and some rain), and enjoying the food and drink the local restaurants had to offer.    Now, here is where the “Nobdy’s perfect” comes in.  I may have overdone it on the food and drink part of this vacation.  I don’t know why.  I usually am pretty good about “eating around” a menu.  But something in me this time was saying, “Try the local cuisine; it’s part of the experience.”  It’s not that I deny myself when I travel, but this time I may have gone a bit overboard.  Think chincharones (fried pork rinds) and mojitos. But also other local favorites like Mofongo (fried plantains) and Pernil (roasted pork.)  I ate way fewer greens than usual because they just didn’t seem to be on the menu.  And while some of my food choices might still have been acceptable in my usual whole food eating plan, others definitely were not!   So why am I confessing this too you? Read More

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Lucky (and Healthy) Foods for the New Year

Start the New Year with healthy -and lucky- food! People around the world have special traditions to welcome in the New Year. Some of these traditions include eating specific “lucky foods” that are thought to bring happiness and prosperity to those who eat them. The following is a list of lucky foods, with some healthy ways to prepare them to ensure you ring in the New Year on a “healthy” foot! Read More

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