SubscribeSpring-cleaning our bodies (0)
3/13/10 •
I’ve been following Dick Gregory since 1974, when he visited my alma mater Wesleyan University and convinced students to pay attention to what they ate. He is a huge advocate of fasting, particularly in the spring when we’ve been without sunlight, stuck in heavy clothes and eaten bulky food.
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Quiche, the perfect food (0)
3/08/10 •
I’m not one who believes the old adage “too many cooks spoil the broth.” Children are more apt to appreciate healthy food when they are involved with its preparation. All five of my children and my grandchildren cook the same way that I do – by watching and observing, and they’ve been helping me cook all of their lives.
The mysteries of soy and tofu (0)
3/02/10 •
One of the best ways for vegetarians to get protein in their diets is to eat tofu. It can be bland, but can be made to taste good when cooked with vegetables, garlic and olive or sesame oil.
Heart-healthy beans (0)
2/25/10 •
Many people think that if you don’t eat meat, you won’t have a good source of protein, which is absolutely false. There are many other higher-quality sources of protein such as soy, beans or legumes. There’s nothing more nourishing on a cold winter day than a good cup of hot bean soup, which is full of both fiber and protein. Soup is also a good place to use leftovers like vegetables.
Breakfast on the run (0)
2/23/10 •
When ever my youngest and pickiest child tries to skip breakfast I remind her that not eating it is nearly as crazy as trying to drive a car with no gas. A vehicle just isn’t going to drive on empty, or without oil and water.
As the mother of five and a journalist, I've always encouraged people to empower themselves with information on healthy foods and lifestyles. Nurturing our children with healthy food is one of the most important jobs we have, yet as families have become busier or drifted apart, meal times have been sacrificed.
