Archives for October 2011

Fat Free, Calorie Free Cupcakes!

Written by Jennifer Iserloh 2 Comments

I recently received an e-mail from a cupcake enthusiast. She was testing out my grapefruit cupcakes and casually mentioned that she created some yummy cupcakes of her own – ‘Every day is a cupcake day’ 🙂 But it’s OK to indulge here, trust me.

Filed Under: Blog, Healthy Eating

What is Quinoa?

Written by Jennifer Iserloh 15 Comments

Apart from its myriad health benefits, quinoa happens to have a low glycemic index compared to other whole grains. The glycemic index rates food based on how much they make your blood sugar rise – that’s why whole unprocessed foods that are low in sugar and high in fiber are touted for their health benefits.

Filed Under: Blog, Food, Nutrition & Health, Healthy Eating

What is an Antioxidant?

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In my recent research on antioxidants – foods that keep your body’s cells from aging – I was not surprised to find that berries rank very high in antioxidants. But, what is oxidation?

Filed Under: Blog, Food, Nutrition & Health, Healthy Eating

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10 Everyday Superfoods

Superfoods are nutrient-dense, whole foods that have high amounts of micronutrients and other unique compounds that have incredibly healing potential.

Shopping, Cooking & Eating Healthier

Learning quick tips about shopping, cooking and eating healthier is the best way to start & stay on the right track towards better health.

Celebrating Food

When families make time to cook and eat meals together, not only do family ties and social skills grow, but families also tend to eat slower, paying more attention to quality.

Food Courting Series

What if you could make those food court favorite foods in a nutritional way in the comfort of your own home?

The 10 Commandments

There are some no-nonsense basics or commandments that should stick with any truly healthy eater. It's the Do’s and Don’ts for healthy eating

10 Everyday Superfoods

Superfoods are nutrient-dense, whole foods that have high amounts of micronutrients and other unique compounds that have incredibly healing potential.

Think Before You Eat

Mindless noshing won’t help your waistline if you’re trying to lose weight. Paying attention to what you’re eating is critical.

Shopping, Cooking & Eating Healthier

Learning quick tips about shopping, cooking and eating healthier is the best way to start & stay on the right track towards better health.

Get Over Your Fear of Cooking!

So many people say to me "I can't cook!" When I look at them incredulously, they confess "Ok... I am scared to cook!" Here are 5 tips to help you get started...

Cooking Tips Every Cook Should Know

I am always eager to share insights from my own experience working in professional restaurant kitchens.

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t just mean eating nutritional foods and being active – it also means getting the rest that you and your body need.

Exercise & Happiness

Exercise is good for the heart, great for your figure, and might even help you to score the date of your dreams, but can exercise make you a happier person?

Celebrating Food

When families make time to cook and eat meals together, not only do family ties and social skills grow, but families also tend to eat slower, paying more attention to quality.

Food Courting Series

What if you could make those food court favorite foods in a nutritional way in the comfort of your own home?

Healthy Cheats Series

Getting to that healthy weight is not about dieting. It’s about celebrating food, about eating the foods that you already love but making them a little (or a lot) healthier.

TV Appearances

Check out Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh's latest TV appearances - including The Today Show, The View, Better TV and Living Well With Montel.

What You're Losing on Your Diet

Nothing feels better then making progress on your weight loss goals, but sometimes trying to cut back on calories could mean you’re cutting back on nutrition.

7 Top Foods For Your Kid’s Diet

Getting kids to eat right can be a challenge, especially when families are running on a tight schedule! So here are foods that do double time...

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

18.8 million Americans are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do right now to avoid that diagnosis down the road!