Earlier this week the lovely ladies on the Taming Crazy podcast talked about heart disease in women and reviewed my 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook *. I listened and enjoyed their casual banter about the realities of midlife for women. It was like having coffee with friends. One comment about the cookbook caught my attention: One of the…
A couple of weeks ago I shared my first cooking video and a couple of friends / followers asked about nutritional yeast: It’s used in a few recipes in my 30-Minute Heart Healthy cookbook *, so I thought others might enjoy getting the lowdown on this mystery ingredient… What is nutritional yeast? Nutritional yeast, sometimes called “nooch” by…
I’m currently hosting a chapter-by-chapter tour of my cookbook in a private Facebook group . (Join us if you like – it’s not too late.) It’s so much fun connecting with people who’ve bought the book and seeing what they do with the recipes. I’m also answering their questions, like this one: “You recommend…
If you’ve heard the nutrition news this week, I’m guessing you are at least rolling your eyes. This tweet captured my feelings perfectly: Nutrition is in the news today so make sure to buy your local dietitian a drink. #RDchat #MedEd — Kevin C. Klatt, PhD, RD (@kcklatt) September 30, 2019 If you haven’t…
Well gang, the cookbook launched last week so I’m sharing one last recipe here from it and then I’ll get back to my usual reviews and random thoughts about practical, low-stress, satisfying eating and living for heart health. But first, announcement! I’m trying something new… If you’ve picked up the book,…
“I don’t have time” is one of the most common reasons I hear for eating takeout and boxed meals. People often joke about needing a personal chef, but preparing a nutritious meal doesn’t have to take a lot of time! I’ll often bring a peanut butter and banana wrap when…
Sharing another recipe this week from my new 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook : Blueberry-Ricotta Swirl. It’s almost cheating to call this a recipe because it’s so simple. Just mix a little sugar with ricotta cheese, add lemon zest if you want to be fancy, and top with blueberries. Pull this out of your hat…
In the spirit of cooler weather and busier schedules, I’m happy to share some comfort food, or at least another recipe for it, from my new 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook : Leek, Butter Bean, and Parmesan Orzo. A word of explanation for this unique combination: Why leeks? I love a big pile of aromatic…
