Want to enjoy your favorite Thanksgiving dishes without packing on the pounds? Don’t go cold turkey – try the skinny version of my holiday favorites like Granny’s moist stuffing, pumpkin bread pudding, and sweet potato mash. Find out Granny’s #1 secret to for a perfect Thanksgiving feast in the latest In Granny’s Kitchen podcast.
Food, Nutrition & Health
Posts in this category focus on the interplay between food, nutrition and health - including how dietary changes can positively impact medical conditions. As always, the information provided here is for educational purposes and not a replacement for consulting your own physician prior to making any changes.
Myth Buster: The Five Second Rule
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The five second rule is a rule that allows people to feel good after eating something that may or may not have bacteria on it depending on how long it rested on a dirty surface. But, is it true?
Cooking With Spices: Turmeric
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Learn to spice things up with healthy cooking on YogaLife! As their resident chef, I’ll show you just how easy it is to add flavor to every-day meals by using spices and foods that heal. This month on Yoga Life, my video features turmeric.
October 2007 Newsletter: Get Ready For Tricks or Treats
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When the weather turns, enjoy rich tasting, cool-weather favorites like corn chowder, tuna melt, and mac and cheese without worrying about your waistline! Who said creamy has to equal fat! Watch my myth buster webcast on how I make creamy dishes without all the fat! Listen to cooking tips and recipes from over 50 years as a home cook in the lastest In Granny’s Kitchen podcast.
Why Is Hydration So Important?
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Hydration and hunger may not be something you think of in tandem, but you should. Eating meals with high water content allows you to feel full faster; a healthier formula for weight loss than the typical diet equals deprivation. Check out my latest YogaLife video recipe on how to replenish your body and fuel up.
Super Spices
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In this webcast, I’ll show you how to use spices to add dimension to your meals and enjoy the amazing health benefits spices have to offer. This month, my YogaLife video focuses on cardamom.
Creamy = Fat?
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There are a lot of myths out there about healthy eating. In this webcast, I bust a popular myth that creamy equals fat. It doesn’t have to when you make it healthy at home! Find out how to make your favorite creamy dishes low-fat and heart friendly in this webcast!
Why are Trans Fats Bad?
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What’s all the hubbub about trans fats and why are they making headlines? Why should they be avoided and where did they come from?
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