Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that kale is THE food to eat-primarily for the health benefits. Loaded with Vitamins A, C and K, packed with fiber and full of antioxidants, kale has made quite a name for itself lately. There are three kinds...
February is American Heart Month, so Inside the Fridge is welcoming a special guest – cardiologist Naomi Hamburg from Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Hamburg’s research focus is on understanding how colorful foods delivering plant nutrients can promote heart health. She serves on committees for...
I'm honored and humbled to have been asked to contribute to the Dallas Morning News Health Blog. Twice a week, I'll be blogging about anything that has to do with health from a food & nutrition perspective. Please join fellow bloggers Melissa Repko, Nancy Churnin, Leslie...
Inside the Fridge welcomes Dacia Lee. Dacia is a former Philly girl who now lives in Texas with her husband on an Army base outside of San Antonio. She also, self admittedly, loves food. Over the past eleven months, she has worked on developing a...
Inside the Fridge welcomes Melissa Graham. Melissa, a former attorney, is the founding Executive Director of Purple Asparagus, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to educating families about all things associated with good eating, eating that's good for the body and the planet. Though its Delicious Nutritious...
To those folks who religiously blot their pizza with the hopes of saving some calories and fat grams: unfortunately, the numbers are less than stellar when it comes down to the savings. The Internet (not always a source of statistical evidence) provides ranges of 20-80 calories,...
Inside the Fridge welcomes Nicole from Nicole on a Mission. Nicole is a wife and mother who is currently on a mission to lose 100 pounds. When asked, Nicole states this mission is hard but she is ready for the challenge. She documents all her...
Quinoa. Heard of it? Probably. Seen it? Maybe. Bought it? Possibly. Made it? Potentially. Know how to say it? Not likely. While it's tough to pronounce, Quinoa (KEEN-Wah) is one of the most delicious tasting grains I've ever eaten. I love ANYTHING with a nutty flavor and...
Inside the Fridge welcomes Sarah Zinkel. Sarah is a graduate student studying to get her PhD in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Wisconsin. She is a newlywed and lives in Madison, WI with her husband and their two dogs. Sarah writes the blog, sarah...
Ever since the Siriracha Spiked Artichoke recipe came to fruition, I've been addicted to those canned artichoke hearts. The briney flavor (even after rinsing) and the meaty texture are substantial, satisfying and nutritious. 1/2 cup boasts just 35 calories, 4 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein....