Here’s an easy, satisfying supper for about 50 cents a serving–and more than a day’s supply of vitamins C and K. For a slightly heartier meal, make it with two eggs per person, or accompany with a small serving of egg noodles.
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Dessert Rules
Q. I am a healthy, active person trying to maintain my weight. About once or twice a week I will have a nice dessert at my favorite bakery, staying within my allotted calories for the day. My question is: though I’m keeping calories down, is it still healthy?
A. Well, sweets aren’t exactly health-promoting. Nonetheless, But I do believe that a healthy diet can include the occasional sweet treat. Here are my guidelines:
Product Review: Einkorn Pasta
I recently received some free samples of a new brand of whole grain pasta, with a request to review the product. Having read through the promotional literature, exchanged emails with the company’s nutrition scientists, and cooked some up to taste, here’s my take.
At a Glance
Jovial einkorn pasta is a 100% organic whole grain pasta produced in Italy.It comes in a variety of shapes (spaghetti, penne, etc.) and is nut-brown in color. Here’s the Nutrition Facts label for einkorn spaghetti:
The Company Line
According to the company, einkorn was the first domesticated species of wheat but was eventually replaced by other hybrids that produced higher yields. This “purest, most ancient species of wheat” is promoted as being lower in starch and higher in protein and fiber than regular wheat. It’s also said to have higher levels of thiamin, lutein, vitamin E, and many other nutrients.
The Reality Check
Kale Soup with Rice and Lemon
Kale Soup with Rice and Lemon Makes 4 servings The bright touch of lemon in this soup is like a little ray of sunshine on a winter’s day. The soup also manages to be hearty without weighing you down. Unlike most soups, which taste better the next day, this one is really best the day it’s made.
This Week’s Podcast: 2010 Dietary Guidelines
The USDA and Department of Health and Human Service have just released the long awaited 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Get my take on the new guidelines and what they mean for you in a special edition of the Nutrition Diva podcast.
2010 Dietary Guidelines: Will Science Prevail Over Politics?
This coming Monday, the the USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services will unveil the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans–the government’s official take on what and how we’re supposed to be eating. Obviously, Americans need guidance. We are literally killing ourselves with food. But are the government’s Dietary Guidelines making us any healthier?
Continue reading “2010 Dietary Guidelines: Will Science Prevail Over Politics?”
This Week’s Podcast: Cooking With Oil
I’ve talked about the pros and cons of various oils and how to store oils in previous podcasts but several of you have asked me to talk more specifically about what happens to oils when you heat them up and which ones are safest to cook with. Find out how to avoid the formation of harmful chemicals when cooking with oil in this week’s show.
Resolution Rescue: What Are You Craving?
If losing weight is one of your New Year’s resolutions, sooner or later you’ll probably find your resolve tested by an overwhelming desire for something really naughty. Hopefully, you’ll reach for a diet-friendly snack instead. But your chances of heading off dietary disaster will be higher if you choose an alternative that is a good match for your particular craving.
if you’re craving chocolate, for example, another stick of celery is probably not going to do the trick. (Then again, if you’re craving something salty, it just might.)
Here are some foods to help satisfy various cravings without ruining your diet: