On Thursday on my walk, I was listening to Episode 112 of Nutrition Matters and the guest Kara Lydon said something that really resonated with me. She said, “By reducing food to numbers, we’re kind of missing the bigger picture.” Food is absolutely fuel for our bodies – the carbs, fat, protein, and micronutrients we
Category: Nutrition
The incredible egg
Let’s talk eggs. Eggs are one of my favorite things to eat. They’re a cheap source of protein, they’re super easy to make when you want a quick meal, and they fit easily on top of most breads (tortillas, rice, toast, pasta) and most veggies (potatoes, asparagus, beans, peppers, and MORE). Unfortunately, I still hear
Let dessert just be dessert
As we start the new year, I am bracing myself for what I know is coming. In an effort to stick to their 2018 resolutions, people everywhere will try to make their desserts…”healthy.” “Can I use low-fat cream cheese instead of regular in that recipe?” “Can I use applesauce instead of sugar in those muffins?”