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Processed Foods in Grocery Stores Aisles That Are Good for You

March 30, 2017 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

Processed foods in grocery stores aisles can be good for you? Really?...YES These days popular nutrition "gurus" often make healthy eating harder that it needs to be. Sound healthy eating must be easy so we can all do it. In this post I'll address two common "rules" that may have you avoiding healthy foods that can improve your health and vitality. The first "rule" that you hear "experts" spout over and over is: "You should only buy foods from the perimeter of the grocery store." This myth has been around for years. While there are definitely healthy foods on the perimeter, food placement … [Read more...]

The Agony of the Diabetes Dietitian’s Husband

July 19, 2016 By Marcia Pell 1 Comment

Bob, my husband and guest blogger, writes about the agony of the diabetes dietitian's husband. "You poor guy. It must be rough being married to a diabetes dietitian." Time after time I get condolences from my friends about my grim fate. Yes, I agree, it's rough. Just last night I had to suffer through pistachio crusted tilapia with a lime mayonnaise sauce, couscous and squash. "I bet you have to eat a lot of grass." "Of course" I reply, contemplating my recent salad of orzo, grape tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and a dressing that could only be described as heavenly. "I bet you have to … [Read more...]

Healthy Hummus Recipe

Try my favorite hummus recipe. Marlene Koch’s Healthy Hummus is easy, economical, and delicious! It doesn’t have the extra added fat found in many store bought versions. I admit, the tahini is expensive, but a jar lasts a long time. This recipe is pure goodness. Olive oil provides healthy, non-saturated fat; sesame seeds are rich […]

How to Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving and Feel Great

I love healthy Thanksgiving food and being with family and friends. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. After the meal, we always take a leisurely walk, which feels good, and then spend time relaxing and socializing. It is the perfect day. With so much of Thanksgiving focused on food, it’s good to plan ahead so you […]

Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo with Lemon-Dill Dressing Recipe

Last night Bob and I were eating what we believe is the best salmon recipe I’ve ever made. If you like salmon, I bet you will like it too. I’ve served it to company over and over (as long as they like salmon), and always with rave reviews. Here’s what I love, (besides the flavor): […]

Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce Recipe

I wrote “good and quick” in my cook book on this Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce recipe. That’s my signal to make this one again! This entire dish is made on the stovetop with just 7 ingredients. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of pork, low in saturated fat, but full of flavor with this sauce. […]

Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

For a quick and healthy dinner, try Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s so beautiful you can serve it to company. Salmon is ideal for getting Omega-3 fats, and this recipe has great flavor with very little salt. This recipe is ideal for people with diabetes, overweight/obesity, heart disease, and those who want to feel satisfied […]

How to Enjoy Christmas Cookies but Not Eat Too Many

Even when you have diabetes, you can enjoy Christmas cookies. The challenge is not eating too many. Here are Tips for not eating too many cookies. I’ve been making Christmas cookies ever since I was a young teen. In the early days my sister and I would make cutouts and decorate them with Mom’s help. […]

Recipes for Healthy Eating with Diabetes