Eat like a kid: Save money and calories

For the first time, yesterday, I stepped into the realm of giving a cooking class at Central Market in Austin. I wasn’t really sure how I would like teaching cooking, or better yet, if my skills and knowledge would suffice! Although I’ve apprenticed in some of the best kitchens in the world, cook all the [...]

Many people have a very negative perception of fat.  Whether it’s fat in foods or fat on their bodies, the word “fat” has a negative connotation in most people’s minds.  The truth, however, is that dietary fat alone is not making people fat  (Neither are carbohydrates nor protein for that matter).  Increases in body fat [...]

What a day, I had a great story about me on Yahoo Sports by Author Adam Watson. I’m completely honored.

So often I am utterly blown away by the kindness and helpful nature of the people I’m surrounded by. (Click “Read More” below to access the links and you’ll see what I mean!) There’s no question [...]

Americans spend over $20 billion every year on dietary supplements.  It isn’t surprising, considering the promises made by manufacturers – “fast and easy weight loss,” “bigger, faster, stronger,” “get more energy naturally.”  Half of all Americans are trying to lose weight, with many of them looking for that “magic bullet.” Everyone wants quick and easy results.
As a registered dietitian, [...]

The old excuse of not having enough time to exercise can be thrown away…no one can use the “time” excuse anymore!  According to a study published in the Journal of Physiology, a 2.5 hour high intensity interval training (HIIT) of sprints can produce similar muscular effects as 10.5 hours of endurance training.  Of course, most [...]

Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day.   There are nights that I excitedly go to sleep in anticipation for the next morning’s meal.  Ok, so maybe that’s not the healthiest mindset, but what can I say?  I just love it so much.
Oatmeal.  Yup, just good old fashioned oatmeal.  I will admit that [...]

Carbohydrates are stored in our muscles as glycogen, which acts as an important source of energy during exercise. These energy stores are depleted to a greater extent during workouts that are higher intensity or longer in duration. Taking in carbohydrates during endurance training can help maintain consistent blood sugar and energy levels, in turn improving [...]

Vitamin D has been a hot topic in with health and fitness professionals recently.  With good reason!  With shorter winter days and less sunlight , it’s  likely that most individuals are not getting enough vitamin D, especially if they live in cold climates where they don’t go outside as often.  Vitamin D is a precursor to calcitriol, a steroid [...]

On a whim, I picked up a book called “Farm City,” a charming tome by Novella Carpenter. It’s an intriguing, sometimes funny, and just plain interesting exploration of the author’s immersion into urban farming. As if that weren’t enough, Carpenter hones her food production skills smack in the middle of Oakland, California’s, decaying ghetto.
Without spoiling [...]

One of the common criticisms of vegan cooking is that carnivores say they crave hearty meals that you just can’t get with recipes that avoid all animal products. Not true. As proof, check out this creamy cashew corn chowder from The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen. It’s delicious, hearty, filling and just darn good.
The only [...]