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 in omega-3; garlic and lemon provide phyto-nutrients, and garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are rich in fiber and protein. Hummus is a versatile and delicious way to add more protective nutrients to your diet. Get creative with the vegetables you use to dip. I've used … [Read more...]
Rant of the Dietitian’s Husband
The Dietitian’s Husband shares his weight loss transformation and rants along the way. My husband, Bob, occasionally delights me by offering to be my GUEST BLOGGER. He shares what it is like being married to a registered dietitian nutritionist. (There are many misperceptions!). His articles are my most popular. Enjoy! So, I was on one of my very infrequent forays into social media and my attention was captured by a guy doing some pretty impressive exercises. He did handstands, pushups and handsprings. He was a mass of lean muscle and tendons. Then I learned he was over 60 years old! … [Read more...]
Deciding What to Eat, Even When you Have Diabetes
Did you know people with diabetes can eat muffins, even if they are not low-fat or sugar-free? People with diabetes can eat anything. (Think portion control). However, everyone benefits from eating healthy food in reasonable portions. It is not necessary to have sugar-free foods, or low calorie or low fat options. What to eat is a personal choice. Sometimes I choose low or fat-free or sugar-free and sometimes not. This recipe has brown sugar, but I use a sugar substitute in my iced coffee. Here’s how I decide what to eat: Does is sound good? What’s in it? Does it have nutrient rich … [Read more...]
Processed Foods in Grocery Stores Aisles That Are Good for You
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...]