The Big Cheese Question

Is cheese safe during pregnancy? Many pregnant women ask this question all of the time, and the reason for it is that some are safe and some are not.  So how do you know? The issue is whether or not the cheese has been pasteurized. During pregnancy you must make sure all the cheese you [...]

White Bean & Sweet Potato Risotto

I wanted to share with you a delicious recipe I recently made.  Risotto is typically a heavier dish made with butter and lots of cheese.  However, it’s possible to make this delicious creamy rice dish without all the fat.  Risotto is such a comforting winter dish to me. This recipe is sweet from the sweet [...]

Are you Really Eating for Two?

During pregnancy people usually say you’re “Eating for Two”- but that doesn’t give the green light to double your calories. First Trimester Weeks 1-13 You don’t need any extra calories (unless you are carrying multiples)! Normal weight gain is up to 5 pounds during this time Second & Third Trimester 2nd Trimester (weeks 14-26) you [...]

Lowering your Cholesterol

Yesterday I spoke about what Cholesterol is and why our body needs it.  Today I will tell you ways to lower it. Here are the numbers that you’re aiming for when you get your blood taken: Total Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL HDL: >60 mg/dL LDL: <100 mg/dL TG: <150 mg/dL Your doctor will tell you if [...]

The Good and Bad of Cholesterol

Cholesterol is one of those words you hear a lot…you get a cholesterol number from your doctor you read cholesterol on the food label.  But what is it and is it bad or good? What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of lipid called a sterol that is found in the body naturally.  Your liver [...]

A Naturally Low Fat Treat

You’ve probably noticed at this point that I enjoy my sweet treats.  Sometimes I think it’s worth it to give into your cravings and have the real deal (whole fat ice cream, large bakery cookie, etc) but if you can find lower calorie and fat substitutions that satisfy your craving – why not?! Source One [...]

Planning Meals in the Big Apple

I’ve mentioned it many times, but one of the main secrets to success is Planning!  And the key is to use your free time to do so.  Yesterday, I took the time to sit down and plan out what I would cook for dinner Monday through Thursday night and what I would want for lunch [...]

Sushi while Pregnant

Today is pregnancy talk  There are a lot of forbidden foods when pregnant.  Last week I told you about deli meats and today it’s sushi.  Sushi is not allowed since raw fish can carry a lot of bacteria causing mom to become sick. While it’s possible that it will not harm your baby, the last [...]

Baked Tofu

My clients are always looking for quick and healthy meals that don’t take much prep work.  And while I recommend eating from food sources as close to nature as possible, sometimes convenience wins out.  If it’s going to come down to ordering take out or using some help from packaged foods to make a healthy [...]

Forbidden Rice

Forbidden Rice, also referred to as black rice, is a short-grain heirloom rice from Asia.  It’s actually purple in color, due to it’s high content of anthocyanins (phytonutrients).  According to Lotus Foods (the brand I bought): “Legend tells us that Forbidden Rice was once grown exclusively for the Emperors of China to enrich their health [...]