Fall is in the air–and that means I’m in the mood for pumpkin, winter squashes, and more sweet potatoes. All things orange. So I put together my collection of 10 recipes I’ve enjoyed over the years here in the HealthBites Kitchen. They’re all low in fat but high in flavor […]
Imagine a doctor pulling out a prescription pad and writing you a list of foods to eat, not just a list of medicines to take. Welcome to the world of culinary medicine, an emerging evidence-based field of medicine that promotes eating high-quality foods to prevent and treat disease and improve […]
The thermometer says 89 but it really feels like 95! I’m sitting here in my air-conditioned house with a fan gently blowing. I’m clearly not turning on the oven today. I need all the help I can get to stay cool. How about as cool as a cucumber? I know–too […]
One-dish meals can be quick, easy, and healthy. Perfect for summer eating! One of my favorite ways to “love food that loves you back” is to build a veggie power bowl by choosing ingredients from each of these categories. Grain or Root Vegetable brown rice quinoa millet whole-grain pasta corn […]
The environmental movement isn’t the only one to advocate “going green;” physicians, nutritionists, and medical researchers are all trumpeting the benefits of “going green” at mealtimes, and kale seems to be the focus of all the buzz. But just exactly how much kale should we be eating? And how much […]
A Facebook meme said it all: “I hate it when I open the cupboard to find something to eat and all I see are ingredients.” Do you find yourself reaching for prepackaged or frozen food just because it’s quick and easy? Does your car seem to have an autopilot that […]
