As most know, the 5th of May is a special day for many in Mexico and those with Mexican heritage. However, many people in North America celebrate this day as well. This holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French on May 5, 1862 and as a celebration of Mexican history and pride, food […]
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Between Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign and Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, wonderful nutrition messages about getting our children involved and excited about real, nutritious food are starting to get out there. Seeing young kids who were unable to identify a potato, eggplant or even tomato was certainly an eye-opener for me! One of the first steps […]
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First of all, today is my first “Foodie Friday” blog post! I’m starting “Foodie Friday” posts to combine my passion for nutrition and my love of delicious food. I will show you how you CAN have both. As a working mom, I also know that most of us don’t have time to spend hours in […]
Guidelines suggest that we should engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week to reduce the risk of chronic disease, or 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week to help manage body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy weight gain in adulthood. However, […]
When you’re dating someone, you feel like the luckiest person in the world. You’re in love. You’re happy. But as your love and happiness expands, is your waistline also expanding? According to the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, researchers found that both men and women are at risk of being overweight regardless of whether […]
Ready for another round of Diet Quiz? (Check out Diet Quiz Part I in case you missed it!!) Test your Diet IQ by deciding whether these common health claims are truth or myth: 1. You can get a good workout in 30 minutes or less True. Many of us tend to get stuck in the […]
Last week I was in NYC for business and my All-Pro Diet co-author and Atlanta Falcon Tony Gonzalez and NY Jet Tony Richardson invited me to their NFL Play 60 Event in Central Park. The two Tony’s were working with a group of girls at the event to promote 60 minutes of daily activity and […]
It seems there is always a something to pick on in the world of nutrition; carbohydrates, proteins, and fats have all had their turn as the “bad” nutrient at one time or another. Fat is a favorite one to demonize, since there are both healthy and unhealthy sources of fat in the diet. Even though […]
Brightly colored fruits and vegetables do more than make a beautiful dish; the colors are code for the nutrients packed within these foods. The colors are from a group of nutrients called carotenoids, which are substances that provide additional health benefits above the essential vitamins and minerals labeled on packages. Now that spring has arrived, […]
This is one of my family’s favorite recipes for pork tenderloin which is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast. That’s right, a 3-oz serving of pork tenderloin only has 2.98 grams of fat which is slightly less than 3 oz of skinless chicken breasts. I love making this pork rub recipe because it […]
Woohoo…it is giveaway time! I’m so excited to announce this fabulous contest which will have 3 LUCKY WINNERS! First, in case you don’t know, I wrote a “7 Super Spices” blog post about all the benefits of eating these spices. I received tons of retweets of my blog post via my Twitter account. I have also […]
Once the warm weather hits, all I crave is icy cold, delicious treats. What better way to curb these cravings than to whip out my beloved Vitamix and fill it to the brim with all of my favorite fresh ingredients! And no I’m not talking about chocolate milkshakes here, but decadently healthy, thick, and creamy […]
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TV provides endless entertainment to us, but it is also the predominant sedentary behavior among American children. As the obesity epidemic continues to rise, it is quite a cause of concern. Watching more TV seems to be linked to being overweight. However, it is unclear whether the weight gain occurs from watching more TV or […]
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Food prepared at restaurants may taste good, but without any control of what goes you’re your dinner you could face disaster. Restaurants can hide fats and salt in almost everything. To prevent this, prepare foods at home. This is a great way to ensure that you’re eating healthy, whole foods. If you’re new to the […]
In the world of health there are intake target numbers for each vitamin, mineral, macronutrient, micronutrient. It is nearly impossible for an individual to have these all memorized, so how do you know if your meeting your needs? If your not willing to sit down and count every morsel of food you consume and analyze […]
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There are so many of them out there. But which ones are true and which ones are truly myths? Below are some of the most popular myths and the answer to whether or not they are fact or fiction. Low-Fat = Low-Calorie False. Just because something is low-fat does not mean it is low-calorie. Some […]
I’m a big proponent of the power of a routine. The reliable order of the tried and true is calming amidst everyday chaos and the unpredictable. A morning routine is just what I need to get going strong on my way to a healthy and productive day. Here’s my top 5 essentials for my morning […]
As we learn more and more about the relationship between diet and disease, we’re realizing that good nutrition can help with many health concerns, at any age. A lot of research is being done with macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness, to find ways to prevent this condition through proper nutrition. In particular, lutein […]
Here is my family’s favorite black bean soup recipe which is included the book I co-authored, The All-Pro Diet, with NFL Future Hall of Famer, Tony Gonzalez. Black Bean Soup Makes 6 servings 2 teaspoons macadamia nut oil 1 large onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 […]
With spring right around the corner the commonly celebrated holiday of Easter is also soon approaching. If you have kids, that typically includes dying and decorating eggs as part of your festivities. But there’s much more to this incredibly nutritious food than just being able to decorate it—be sure to eat it too! Here are […]
