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When you tell someone what gazpacho is- cold tomato soup- you more than likely get a confused face or a “I’ll pass” response. However, the first time you taste gazpacho, a much different response is elicited. “Oh, wow, this is great,” is the most common I have encountered. Some gazpacho recipes are, in my humble […]
Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “Before beginning ESMMWL in April, I always struggled with my weight. With each course, I have learned valuable knowledge that I will take with me for the rest of my life regarding exercise and eating healthy. I […]
It is common knowledge that we lose lean body mass (muscle) as we age. In your 20’s, 30’s, and maybe even 40’s, you can hold on to some muscle mass. After that, if you are not pushing back on the loss of lean tissue, it will leave you. This loss of muscle impacts our metabolism, […]
Cucumbers are one of my favorite vegetables. They are most always available, come in a variety of types, easy to add to salads and sandwiches, and are high in water. At 96% water, cucumbers are a great way to help with hydration and add crunch to dishes. English cucumbers (the long skinny ones usually wrapped […]
Ingredients: Canola Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Contains Less than 2% of Sugar, Garlic, *Red Bell Pepper, *Onion, *Spice, Basil, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Annato And Tumeric (color). *Dried. https://www.kensfoods.com/products/simply-vinaigrette-italian I prefer to buy bottled salad dressing rather than make my own […]
I recently turned 50 and hit the realization that many of our participants realize… my metabolism is not what it used to be. For much of my adult life, I have been able to eat mainly healthy foods without paying close attention to my portions. I could eat some chocolate every day without having to […]
Eating more fish (not fried of course) is a great step toward healthy eating. Cooking fish, however, can be daunting. Even an experienced cook has torn, shredded, or mangled fish when trying to flip it. Cooking salmon is relatively easy thanks to its high fat content. Check out this blog to see how to cook […]
Everyone needs the basics to make a meal – knives, cutting board, pots and pans, spatulas, spoons, mixing bowls, measuring cups, you get the idea. Beyond that, what gadgets or pieces of equipment do you REALLY need? A good knife and some practice can take the place of many gadgets sold today. Here is what […]
In most parts of the U.S. right now, temps are HOT! If you’re anything like me, you love summer weather, but it doesn’t quite love you back. Though I am going on my fifth North Carolina summer after moving from Michigan, I’m still sometimes shocked by the wall of heat and humidity that hits me […]
Coffee, in many places, is more than just a beverage- it can often symbolize connection, culture, history, productivity, and daily routine. Worldwide, approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed each day, and in the U.S., nearly 3 in 4 Americans consume coffee each day. But should our consumption be this high? Coffee is ambiguous […]
Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I participated in the program as a means to learn more about how to lose weight. I was already on a weight loss journey, but needed more strategies to add to my toolbox. During the ESMMWL program, […]
Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I started the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program weight about 14 weeks ago, and I can honestly say it’s been a life-changing experience. Like many others, I had struggled for years to lose weight and […]
Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I am feeling much better than I was. Before I got heartburn at night. Now, I don’t get it at all. I have more energy and can get more done each day. I do feel better about […]
Cooking is my passion. I am fortunate that this passion often overlaps my career in nutrition as we work to build healthy recipes, test cooking techniques, and write curricula that helps everyday cooks make healthy food for their family. As with any passion, you should sharpen your knives from time to time. The way I […]
Cooking is my passion. I am fortunate that this passion often overlaps my career in nutrition as we work to build healthy recipes, test cooking techniques, and write curricula that helps everyday cooks make healthy food for their family. As with any passion, you should sharpen your knives from time to time. The way I […]