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…
You voted, and you chose to preview the Omega-3 Skillet Granola recipe from my upcoming cookbook. Apologies to those who voted for the Grano Dolce (Sweet Wheat), but it will be in the book! I first saw skillet granola years ago on Julie Van Rosendaal’s brilliant blog . Like her, I was surprised and delighted…
Last week I shared my thoughts on Costco crackers , but I scope-creeped my way into also talking about some of the chips and other crispy treats in comparison. Then over the weekend my inbox filled up with questions and pictures of ones I’d missed. “What about Aussie Bites?” “Do you like the Diva crisps?”…
You’ve heard it before: Whole grains are good for us! Eating more whole grains has been tied to lowered incidence of heart disease, diabetes, constipation, diverticular disease, and possibly even some cancers. But if you’re like most people I work with, your intake falls short of the “more than half your grains” recommendation we’ve…