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.

Granny’s Lessons

‘Don’t handle the dough too much, Granny scolded the young girl standing on a stool in order to reach the kitchen counter. ‘The heat from your hands will melt the butter and ruin the texture of the dough.’

Six Super Foods for Inner Beauty – MSNBC.com

In my role as Self magazine contributor, I brought a list of groceries to CBS’s Today Show that will keep you slim, healthy and beautiful! The six superfoods encourage healthy hair, a bright smile, glowing skin and much more!

Turmeric

During my recent trip to India, my dear friend and fellow cook Natacha suggested we go to the spice market in New Delhi.

Start Cooking

‘Start Cooking’ is all about learning the basics of cooking, from its charming host Kathy Maister. She’ll delight the beginning cook with short cooking videos and step-by-step photo tutorials. After you learn basic cooking skills from the Tips & Techniques section, you’ll be ready to try out quick and tasty meals on your own.

Cure for the Carboholic #1

Here’s how I am attempting to wean the king of carbs – my husband – off his steady and unyielding diet of white bread, pasta, chips, bagels and the like.

How Sweet It Is – iYogaLife.com

Paige Greenfield’s article shares Jennifer’s heart-healthy desserts that keep tastebuds and body happy. Here, four easy desserts that will satisfy even the most insistent sweet tooth.

Changing Courses in 'YogaLife'

How did yoga help me to master major changes in my life? In a YogaLife article published in the Winter 2006 issue, I am discussing how yoga played a big role in keeping me on track and enabling me to follow my dreams.

New Food Trends: Fatter Food

Recently, I did a search on ‘new food trends 2005’. In my heart of hearts, I was hoping that Americans were getting wiser.