It’s that time again, so don’t add to the stress of this often ho-hum conundrum of what to make for lunch. Use this meal as an opportunity to get extra servings of fruits and vegetables in. For a vested interest, have your child take part in packing their lunch. Kids are more likely to eat […]
NO YOLK – THE MEDIA REPORTS EGG YOLKS AS DANGEROUS AS CIGARETTES
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 […]