Delicious, Nutritious Mexican Food
Mexican food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in the U.S. Fortunately, most Mexican cuisine is inherently healthy and nutritious. Let’s dig into the...
Eight Cups of Water a Day: Fact, or Fiction?
The idea of drinking eight eight-ounce cups of water a day has been repeated for so many years, many of us use it as...
Cooking with Kids Cooking with the children in your life can have many benefits...
Cooking with kids may encourage good eating habits. “It’s also a great way to bond, create memories, teach life skills, and reinforce all sorts...
April Fools’ Day Tofu Scramble
1. Hold the tofu over the sink and squeeze it gently to get some of the water out, but without crumbling it into the...
Obesity is a Disease: Why it Happens, and Why it Matters
There has been a pervasive idea in society that obesity is a sign of personal failure—that it is caused exclusively by lack of willpower,...
Vitamin C Supplements … Processed Meat
Q: I’ve been taking vitamin C since the 1970s. Should I continue taking it? Should I boost my intake if I feel a cold...
Cabbage Roll Casserole
Steps:
1. Brown ground beef in a skillet with onion and garlic. Drain off any fat.
2. Place meat in a large pot and add water,...
Popular Diet Patterns Found to be of Variable Nutritional Quality
Dietary patterns that restrict specific foods, macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), or eating time are popular weight loss strategies in the U.S. and elsewhere. Researchers...
Cue Up Cabbage!
There’s a lot more to cabbage than coleslaw and sauerkraut! This underutilized gem is a nutritious, versatile, accessible, and affordable addition to your diet....
Brunswick Stew
Steps:
1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add onion, lower heat and cook until tender. Avoid browning.
2. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a...