Mint has a refreshing taste that almost everyone likes. It goes well with savories and sweets alike – fruit, frozen yogurt, chocolate pudding, lamb, peas, cucumbers and tea. In my latest post on AOL Food, I reveal one of my favorite Mediterranean flavor combos – mint and tomato!
Archives for June 2009
Drinking Man’s Diet
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‘Oh, it was the ‘Drinking Man’s Diet!’ he said casually as my eyes bugged out. The diet consists of several tablespoons of safflower oil every day, as well as all the cheese, meats, and vegetables you want – but no bread or pasta – oh and all the booze you can drink…
Which One is Better, 2% or Skim Milk?
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A few viewers wrote in with questions about 2% milk vs. skim and why I tell families to make the swap. My recommendation mainly has to do with saturated fat, that we know is hazardous to heart health.. but here’s the full scoop.
Which is Better, Juice or Fruit?
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Both fruit and unsweetened fruit juices offer nutritional benefits – and heck, they both taste good! But what if you are trying to lose or maintain weight? Is fruit or juice better to consume? Time to find out.
Ginger for Heartburn
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‘Ginger?’ I asked after she told me that she often chews and swallows a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger whenever she gets a bout of heartburn. I know that ginger has been used often to calm nausea, but I’ve never heard it used in this way…
What’s Turmeric?
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Did you see my latest post on AOL about turmeric? It’s being evaluated for its ability to soothe skin disorders like psoriasis, calm the nervous system and PMS. In my research, I came across other interesting uses of turmeric – including an automotive one I bet you’ve never heard of!
A Lesson on Food from the Dog Whisperer
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Are you familiar with the ‘Dog Whisperer’ TV show? One of the recent episodes dealt with a dog that simply refused to eat – and one of questions Cesar asked the dog owners stuck with me the rest of day…
Making Summer Burgers Slimming!
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Check out the Iatest issue of ‘First For Women’ if you want my tips on making summer burgers slimming! In its June 2009 issue, Stephanie Izard, June Lin and I share our ‘chef’s secrets’ on getting more flavor into burgers with less beef!
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