Dietary Guidelines

A colorful vegetable scramble topped with green garnish on a floral plate.

What’s on My Plate? Three Photos of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

My head is literally spinning this week with the whirlwind of food and nutrition news....
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Ever Heard of Meatless Monday?

I was introduced to this concept by a student of mine last year, so if...
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Getting Local, NYC Style: Union Square Greenmarket

These past few weeks really have been all about the farmers' markets for me. (Between...
A bowl of fresh guacamole with tortilla chips and black beans.

Heart-Healthy Guacamole: Nutrition Facts and Video How-to

Who knew that healthy eating could include guacamole, of all things? Yes it can! Because...
Creamy lobster bisque garnished with parsley and lobster claw.

Making Lobster Bisque: Meeting the Meat Not Required

I love lobster. One of the most memorable meals I had many years ago was...
A bowl of rich red soup garnished with cheese and fresh cilantro.

Making Chili: Get Creative and Make It Your Own

Veggies, beans, protein, and even whole grains can all be added to chili in combinations...
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Seeking Dietary Advice, Part II: Use Science, and Win (Baseball Included)

This week I'm continuing to write about topics related to diet and weight loss.  So...
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Seeking Dietary Advice, Part I: Separate Science from Anti-Science

Science Makes the World Go 'Round It's been said that "Love makes the world go...
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Recalibrating Your Diet: Weight Loss and Beyond

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but...
A bowl of lentil soup garnished with chopped green and red peppers.

The Gift of Soup

The Three Wise Men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I brought soup. [caption id="attachment_1373" align="alignright"...