Tonight is the season finale of one of the most talked about TV shows in America. Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution ends tonight and I, for one, can't wait to see the finale. You know, you can love him, you can hate him, you can think...
You all know the Jessica Seinfeld book Deceptively Delicious, right? It's where she suggests "sneaking" fruits and vegetables into children's diets. I am strongly opposed to this tactic as I feel that kids need to be told the truth and accept the consequences-whatever their parents...
As you know, my last blog discussed the sudden and massive heart attack of the husband of a friend of mine. I'm saddened to report that he passed away yesterday. I will be attending his funeral today.Heart disease doesn't happen to "someone else" or in...
I just saw a friend's husband in the intensive care unit after suffering a massive heart attack. If that vision doesn't kick you in the butt to take better care of yourself (eating better, exercising, seeing your MD regularly, stopping smoking, taking...
WTF. It's often seen as an acronym for a less than tasteful phrase. In my world, WTF could not be a more important question since it stands for "Where's the Fiber?". Oh, how I wish I could claim that I came up...
Another Passover has ended. Another stock pile of Matzoh is staring those who "keep" Passover in the face. Most are sick and tired of eating the "cracker" for the last week. One can only eat so much matzoh peanut butter and jelly, matzoh grilled cheese,...
I've done it. My friends have all done it. My family have all done it. In fact, it's my friends and family that actually make it and offer to me. They scour the stores, find the best deals, and they make it---in their own homes....
I literally just got home from a trip and am faced with the "I have nothing in the house for dinner" conundrum. Determined not to go out to eat or order in food, I quickly have searched my kitchen and have found the following items:Frozen...
Here's the deal. St. Patrick's Day can come and go and I wouldn't even know. I am not wearing green today, don't care if I get pinched and won't be partaking in corned beef or green beer. Yes, yes, I know-I'm no fun. However,...
For the 2nd year in a row, registered dietitians Renata Mangrum, MPH, RD and Monika Woolsey, MS, RD have once again created the Registered Dietitian Day Blogfest. Below, you'll find links to my colleagues blogs who are participating in this unique and creative endeavor.Renata...