The first time I had Yaki Soba, I was in London at a place called Wagamama’s. It wasn’t overly greasy but, it had enough carbs to send me into a food coma and plenty salt to boot. Which in a nutshell explains my Chinese fast food dilemma: It’s usually either super greasy, heavy on the carbs, dripping in MSG and oozing salt. All these things are huge issues when trying to eat healthier. But, am I really going to give up my cravings for Asian fast food: Not on your life. So, instead of giving it up as my nutritionist had hoped, I gave it a make over. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2011
WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT JUICING
Pin ItTo Juice or Not to Juice… If you asked me this time last year what I thought about “juicing”, the first thing to pop into my head would have been yet another pro-athlete accused of taking performance enhancing drugs. It most definitely would not have involved vegetables. But, now when I talk to family […]
”WHAT THE HELL IS THE DEAL WITH FIBER”
Pin ItOOOH FIBER! I had an off-hand conversation with a friend from work that lasted 45 minutes about her confusion over fiber. It went something like: “why do I need fiber? Isn’t there more than one type of fiber? What kind of fiber do I need? Is one better than the other? Why does fiber […]
EPISODE 5: SMOKEY OLIVE TAPENADE
Pin It This past Easter Sunday I spent a beautiful afternoon with one of my favorite people and her friends. Easter couldn’t have been more fun or delicious. We had a pot luck brunch with a plethora of amazing food brought by guests. I added two delights to the party, one of which was a […]