Preparing food with focus on nutrition requires a great deal of trial and error. I’m not intimidated by constructive criticism, even when it’s harsh. I encourage it. It’s the only way I’ll know to make an adjustment.When I’m cooking for my boys, I know that I’ll get an honest response. I’ve offered them organic oats in the past and generally received a tepid response. I … [Read more...]
Skip the Cereal, Improve Your Life
Mornings in the average household can be bumpy. Family members are racing around, trying to get out the door as quickly as possible. We all know eating breakfast is in our best interests, but it can be difficult to squeeze the meal in. It is unquestionably easier to groggily throw on your robe, pull out the bowls and pour milk over Count Chocula than to prepare a gorgeous and … [Read more...]
Fresh versus Frozen Vegetables
If you have vegetables in your freezer, you have less room for toaster waffles.I prefer fresh, raw vegetables whenever possible, but I enthusiastically endorse picking them up frozen if that’s the easiest option for you. We’ve already established the benefits of buying meat in bulk and freezing it, but freezing vegetables might be even better for you. From Cynthia Sass, … [Read more...]
Eat This, Not That…Or That - Breakfast Sandwiches
I realized today that my 12 and 14 year old boys devour lots of bread. I’m a contributor to their flour fetish. Many mornings find me preparing breakfast sandwiches for them, which consist of organic bacon, eggs, grass fed butter and whole-wheat toast. I’m proud of everything but the last item. I know how processed that bread is.There are certainly alternatives to the … [Read more...]
Turmeric and Ginger Tea
I’m almost ready to start my day. I wrap up my morning by finishing off my last gulp, tipping up my mug for the chunks of yellow and bright orange. Bliss.Wait, that doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? Let’s rewind.I've mused before about the health benefits of both turmeric and ginger. Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and … [Read more...]