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ow do you resist working around all that food? people ask often ask me. "Can you enjoy eating and still stay fit and healthy?" is what they really want to know. Healthy eating is no slight of hand, it's about learning what you should eat, and how to combine it with flavors and seasonings you love.
I make the most out of nutritious foods by cooking traditional dishes and creating recipes that we all love in a healthy way. Beyond the health aspect, healthy cooking and learning more about food is so fun and really rewarding when shared with others. After all food is a big part of everyday life, why not enjoy it with me, get the most out of it, and have fun learning about healthy, happy living.
Since the fall season has started, it’s natural to crave cooler-weather-foods, like winter squash! In this brandnew video, I’ll teach you the easy way to cut butternut squash and spaghetti squash…
In one of my latest videos on Prevention Magazine’s website, I explained how to make a quick, spicy guacamole that gets its kick from jalapeno, red onion and plenty of lime juice.
When I got together with Liz Vaccariello, editor-in-chief of Prevention Magazine, we quickly started talking about how to make foods healthier – and preparing your own, delicious salad dressings is one of the easiest ways!
In the latest video with Prevention Magazine’s Liz Vaccariello, I answered the question how to choose a ripe melon at the supermarket. We went through several techniques for honey dew, cantaloupe and watermelons, including my favorite “Sniff – Shake – Squeeze” test.
Prevention Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Liz Vaccariello, invited me on her show, “In the Kitchen With Liz” to talk about healthy foods. The first video focuses on a delicious and heart-healthy smoothie!
Revamping your family’s snacking habits can result in huge health benefits – in my latest video on AOL, I share smart snack swaps to keep your family smiling and satisfied between meals.
Did you realize that small changes in kitchen staples can help your family get healthy, almost effortlessly? In my latest video feature on AOL Food, I share smart grocery shopping swaps to pack maximum health benefits into everyday eating. How healthy is your pantry?
Everyone could use a little help with healthier eating – as part of my latest video feature on AOL Food, I share my fresh tips for outdoor eating – so that the grilling season doesn’t derail your healthy eating habits!
Want to eat healthier, but don’t know where to start? As part of my latest healthy eating tips for AOL Food, see how one family got a fresh food makeover – starting with their fridge!
Just when you think you’re doing something healthy like cooking at home, you might be surprised about common mistakes that could be adding inches to your waistline. In this segment, which aired in March 2009 on Better TV, I discuss the top 5 Cooking Mistakes!