How could I live without peanut butter? For the last seven years I've brought a peanut butter sandwich to work. Sometimes it's my main lunch, sometimes it's a late afternoon snack. On a busy clinic day I'll see six to seven patients back-to-back for one hour appointments each. That leaves little time to eat...ironic since … Continue reading DIY Nut Butters
A new JAMA study published this month found that certain fats were protective from deaths related to heart disease. Which ones? Your first guess might be olive oil or omega-3s that are often praised in the media. Yes those fats were shining stars in this study, but the bigger winner was omega-6, specifically linoleic acid, a type … Continue reading An Update on Omega-6 Fats
People don't just like avocados, people love them. Obsessed really, adding them into every meal or smoothie possible. They're so popular an avocado emoji is supposedly arriving soon 😍 Sure they're nutritious—check out my earlier post on the nutritional value of avocados. But it's more about its creamy satisfaction that balances out a crunchy salad, the … Continue reading #AvocadoLove
One of the top food trends of 2016 expands on fast food delivery. Remember when your choices were simple—just pizza or Chinese? Now consumers are demanding nutritious, fresh meals and they don't mind paying more, according to Forbes. Five years ago I first noticed meal kits. A kitchen business would portion out all the fresh … Continue reading The Foodery: Healthy Fast Food Delivery
Last month I was invited to a fun Earth Ride, hosted by ProYo and Flywheel Sports to benefit the Charles River Watershed Association. ProYo is a high protein frozen yogurt created by Nathan Carey. He was inspired to make ProYo after a severe weight lifting injury that required months of rehabilitation. During his stay he observed … Continue reading A High Protein Ride
Like most folks, I grew up eating canned soup. But as soon as I realized that making soup is the easiest thing in the world, I've never gone back. There may be some washing, dicing and slicing involved, but after everything is transferred to a pot, you're free to go just letting the ingredients simmer, … Continue reading Fast and Easy Udon Noodle Soup
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