Since the recent study published in Atherosclerosis entitled “Egg Yolk Consumption and Carotid Plaque,” the media has been all a buzz about vilification of the egg yolk, calling it just as harmful as smoking cigarettes. Some headlines include: “Study: Eggs are Nearly as Bad for You as Smoking Cigarettes,” and “Egg Yolks MORE Dangerous Than […]
Baby in Tow? Get Your Workout In With Baby and Stroller
Many moms have good intentions of exercising during baby’s naps, but oftentimes self care gets put on the back burner. If you find yourself struggling to get your workouts in, try using your baby, stroller, and a little bit of gravity. I recently spoke to the Morris Plains Mom’s Club about prioritizing health, and would […]
Get Your Fruit On!
I recently did a hands-on nutrition workshop for an energetic, enthusiastic, and emphatically social group of 8 year old girls so they could earn Brownie badges. I barely survived, but these fruit based recipes we prepared came through with flying colors! Strawberry Banana Smoothie 2 cups milk, any variety 1 banana 1 cup frozen strawberries […]
Bring the farmer’s market to game time with these fresh salsa recipes
Farmer’s Market Fresh Salsa Bring the farmer’s market to game time with these fresh salsa recipes. Serve with your favorite chips, use to top tacos, or as a condiment for baked fish or potatoes. These can be served immediately, but taste best when made a day in advance, so all the flavors have a chance to combine. Red […]
Debunking Exercise Myths
Despite research emerging all the time, some exercise myths just seem to stick around. Here are the questions I get asked most frequently. Will strength training bulk me up? This is the most popular question asked by women because they are afraid they are going to wind up with biceps like Arnold. Ladies, we do […]