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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 […]
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 […]
I’ve been doing yoga sporadically for about 12 years. While occasional drop-in classes and Yoga with Adriene YouTube videos provided momentary benefits, it wasn’t until I committed to the practice that I started reaping longer-term benefits. While I was in middle and high school, my mom was a registered yoga teacher and taught “yochilates” classes, […]
You may be familiar with egg bites that are offered at Starbucks or in the freezer section. They are super convenient and offer a grab and go high-protein option for breakfast or lunch. They can be, however, loaded with too much cheese and have a steep price tag. Even with escalating egg cost, you can […]
Sweetgreen is a fast causal restaurant that serves salads, bowl meals, and protein plates. They are a growing chain with a loyal following. I don’t usually eat out as I prefer cooking meals for my family. When traveling, however, it is an opportunity to try new restaurants, hence my visit to Sweetgreen during a recent […]
Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I really enjoyed the class and the lessons I learned about healthy eating and moving more. As a result, I eat more whole foods and less processed, especially ultra-processed food, track my food, and walk more. Since […]