For many people, it's tough getting a healthy, home-cooked meal on the table every day. But it doesn't need to be that way. "You can fit eating health into your busy schedule—you just have to be prepared and get a little creative," says Aimee Crant-Oksa, MS, RD, FAND, clinical [...]
By Sabine Paul-Yee, MD Most people are familiar with the phrase, “you are what you eat.” While it’s important to keep your foods as natural as possible, it’s often overlooked that the way you cook is just as important as the foods you eat. The likelihood, severity, and longevity [...]
Fung-Ping Siniakin was struggling with severe allergies and fibromyalgia, a debilitating syndrome that impairs the muscles and joints, when she was also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. “I felt completely overwhelmed,” the 57-year-old Manalapan resident says. “Not only was I fighting constant fatigue, pain, and immobility from the [...]
Creamy Mushroom Pasta ½ lb. bowtie pasta 3 tbsp. EVOO 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup onion, diced 12 oz. baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp. flour 2 cups milk 1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside. [...]
By Caryn Alter, MS, RD What if a quick trip to the supermarket could provide you with some powerful tools for a healthy brain? Does this sound too good to be true? It’s not! Below are five easy-to-find foods that can keep your brain functioning at its best. The [...]
By Caryn Alter, MS, RD Dieting and healthy eating is surrounded by myths and tricks. Here are 10 myths about losing weight and eating healthy and the truths behind them. You should never eat a potato. FALSE! Potatoes are not fattening. It’s the butter and sour cream that you add [...]
This Shamrock Smoothie recipe allows you to indulge in one of your favorite St. Patrick's Day treats without all of the guilt! Ingredients: 1 cup ice 1 frozen banana (if using a room temperature banana, add extra ½ cup of ice) 1 cup fresh baby spinach ¼ cup fresh [...]
Make this sweet beverage during the holidays or year-round using only 3 ingredients... and no eggs. Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat/skim milk 2 bananas, peeled 1/4 teaspoon pinch nutmeg Instructions: Place all ingredients in blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into 2 small glasses and serve cold Nutritional Info [...]
Ingredients 1/3 cup old-fashioned, rolled oats 1/3 cup wheat germ 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 whole egg 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup skim milk 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes* 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 [...]
Ingredients 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons packed fresh oregano, minced 2 tablespoons packed fresh sage, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed 12 cherry [...]
