In today’s fast-paced world, chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis are on the rise, often attributed to poor dietary choices and sedentary lifestyles. However, research suggests that embracing an anti-inflammatory diet can play a crucial role in preventing and managing these conditions. As a registered dietitian, I’m passionate about empowering individuals to make…
Growing up my Mom always cooked collard greens and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. It’s a simple meal she passed down to me and my siblings. The tradition of eating black-eyed peas originated in Africa and spread throughout the Southern region of the United States. According to Southern food researcher John Egerton, black-eyed…
Summer season is salad season for me and this roasted beet and goat cheese salad is simple and delicious. Beets are a nutritional powerhouse filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, or molecules that help prevent certain diseases by fighting off the damage inflicted by free radicals. The prep and cooking time is about an…
A grilled cheese sandwich is a classic comfort food and so easy to prepare. All you need is cheese, butter, and bread, right? It’s natural to crave comfort food because it makes us feel good and for me brings to mind pleasant childhood memories. Comfort foods like macaroni and cheese, ice cream, or chocolate…
During the colder months, I like to eat soups. All types of soups. Soups are hearty, filling, and can be a starter before a meal or the main entree. Lentils are a part of the legume family, high in folate, manganese, protein, and fiber, High fiber foods may reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart…
During the colder months, I like to turn on my oven and roast all my vegetables. Why? Roasted vegetables add delicious flavors to dishes without a lot of fat and calories. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in vegetables and intensifies their natural flavors. I enjoy eating roasted cauliflower at least once a week.…
Collard greens is a member of the cabbage family. The leaves grow as a loose bouquet instead of tightly closed like other cabbages. Collard greens are a rich source of Vitamin K and Vitamin A and also contain folate, B Vitamins, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. I paired these savory greens with cannellini beans (also…
This Asian influenced recipe is a bold, quick and simple way to get a healthy dinner on the table in minutes. Pan roasting is a low-fat cooking method that helps keep the calories down. Sweet, succulent scallops are a lean seafood choice with many nutritional benefits. Great source of protein, vitamin B12, zinc, and…
