As a registered dietitian, I’m often asked if I follow a plant-based diet plan. My response is that I do for a variety of reasons. If you would like to know which one I follow, continue reading this post. I’ll tell you the answer at the end. Plant-based diets have gained significant popularity for their…
This month we are celebrating the achievements and history of Black Americans as part of Black History Month. Food and nutrition are a part of our business and profession so I want to highlight foods from our Southern culture and African ancestors. You may have been told soul food is unhealthy. In fact, some think…
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…
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.…
You know what’s so great about soups? Soups are satisfiying, simple, can be hot or cold, and you only need 1 pot for the ingredients. Tortilla soup is my favorite soup because it has everything I love about Mexican cuisine. Tortillas chips, avocado, salsa, beans. Did I mention avocado? This recipe was found at…
