I am a consultant to various food and beverage companies, including the Corn Refiners Association, though all thoughts and opinions are my own. Fear is persuasive, it sells. It seems everywhere we look there is another sensational headline warning consumers of the dangers of a particular food or ingredient. Food is an emotional and often passionate topic, and […]
The Case Against Sugar Policies
July 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
I am a consultant to various food and beverage companies though all thoughts and opinions are my own. It seems like every day the media reports on a new study about sugar, high fructose corn syrup or a new proposed policy restricting the consumption of caloric sweeteners. Are these policies based on credible science? Or are […]
Menu Labeling, Coming to a Restaurant Near You
March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
You may remember that it has been almost three years since the FDA issued the proposed rule on April 6, 2011, which was more than a year after President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) on March 23, 2010. As part of the Affordable Care Act, chain […]
In Honor Of National Nutrition Month….Roasting Vegetables
March 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
March is National Nutrition Month® and this year’s theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” One area where most people fall short is eating vegetables. In my experience, people don’t know how to prepare them to bring out there natural sweetness. That is where roasting comes into play. To keep reading, visit my original […]
Menu Plan Monday – October 28
October 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
I apologize for not posting a new menu plan last week. I thought I would have time to get it up either before I left for my conference or during the conference. Obviously neither happened. I was away for five days at the annual Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) for the Academy of […]
National Nutrition Month and Seasonal Eats
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
March is National Nutrition Month and this year is the 40th anniversary of the observation. Each year is a different theme helping people focus on different aspects of eating a healthy diet. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day.” I was on Better Mornings Atlanta this morning showcasing this year’s theme as […]
Healthy Twist on Super Bowl Favorites
February 4, 2011 by 5 Comments
The Super Bowl is almost here! And I love a good excuse to put together yummy food with a theme. Football provides the perfect opportunity, there are so many ways to spin it. The team colors are always fun to play up in food with fruits and veggies. But you can also honor the […]
Spillin’ the Beans
October 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I’m not a big fan of sneaking vegetables into food. And thankfully my husband and 22 month old son are pretty open to eating vegetables so it isn’t a tactic I’ve resorted to using. Of course my son is more willing with some vegetables than others and on some days more so than others. But […]
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