It finally feels like summer to me here in the New York/ New Jersey area, since the sun has finally come out to play. Don’t forget the sunscreen as you fire up those grills for healthy delicious summer fare.
As many of you have noticed over the last few weeks, I have started to post updates (nearly) every day – and below you’ll see a small selection of posts from last month. For a complete listing, check out the June 2009 archive of “Chew On This” »
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Happy and Healthy Cooking,
Jennifer
Drinking Man’s Diet
“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…
Artificial Sweeteners Revisited
Constantly keeping an eye on news about food additives and artificial sweeteners, several recent reports on stevia – a newly approved “natural” sweetener – peaked my interest: Is a chemical sweetener isolated from Stevia leaves really “natural”?
Avoid Catching Summer Colds
Nobody wants to catch a cold or get the summer sniffles right before they’re ready to head out on that long awaited vacation. Air travel, planes with recycled air and confined spaces can be incubators for germs, but how can you strengthen immunity before you take that flight?
Bacon’s Bad Rap?
Bacon is a delicious treat, no doubt. It adds a lot of flavor to everything from your favorite breakfast to gourmet chocolates, and is a perfect match for refried beans. But, just how unhealthy is bacon, and could bacon be part of a healthy diet?
Summer Fun: The Edible Garden
Want to the freshest fare this summer or maybe find out how to grow Martha Stewart’s culinary herb garden? The New York Botanical Garden will present “The Edible Garden”, a summer-long celebration of growing great food.
Eat Around Food Allergies
With food allergies more prevalent than ever, how can you eat around the eight problematic food items that are responsible for 90% of all incidences? Here’s easy ways to still enjoy the flavors of the foods you love – itch and scratch free!
How To Salt
Salt is one of the quintessential components of restaurant cooking – and just like for many home cooks – it’s a challenge that every cook is eager to pass under the watchful eyes of the sous-chef. Whenever I eat out, it’s one of the key things I notice right away…
How To Cook Fish
By now we all know that eating fish is good for you. Just as your grandma told you, it’s brain food! Well, it turns out that fish is also a great preventative food and a great food for your heart!
Kick Start Better Eating Habits!
No matter WHAT you crave… you can enjoy your favorite foods without worrying about your weight! I want to show you that looking and feeling great has nothing to do with diets – it’s about great-tasting foods, and it’s about simple concepts that will last you a lifetime.
The Artist’s Way to Healthy Living
When I changed careers to become a chef, I was feeling pretty daunted, and one of my friends recommended to pick up a copy of Julia Cameron’s “An Artists Way”. It’s been one of my favorites ever since, so applied one of her chapters to becoming the healthier you.
Is Butter Better?
Nothing smells better than melted butter – and many readers ask why don’t I use butter in my recipes more often. Is butter really bad? Or could it be better as some of the latest health trends indicate?
How to Stop Overeating
I used to be a chronic overeater, and it was tough to put the fork down when faced with home-cooked food. But my secret tips don’t tell you to stop eating – in fact, I prescribe enjoying food more!
Yoga: Learning to Meditate
Meditate takes a little time. This may be seem like an impossibility with your busy schedule, but putting aside time for yourself, just ten minutes is a great start on your way to a calming meditation practice.
Dietary Supplements Explained
When I first posted on dietary supplements, one of my readers asked about resveratrol and what to look out for when considering different brands. It’s an interesting question, so let me explain my thoughts on the topic.
Get Your Kids to Love Whole Grains
Parents want their kids to eat healthy, but no one wants to hear “yuck” or “gross” when they put dinner on the table. Getting kids to eat whole grains is not hard when you start with things that kids know and already like. Try these easy swaps before trying something totally new!
Making Summer Burgers Slimming!
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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