Archive for the ‘Healthy Eating’ Category

Why What You Eat Matters

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

It matters because it's the fuel for your amazing body. The better the fuel, the better your body performs. That's why I work with my clients to change their eating habits so they're as healthy as possible. Exercise won't help much if you don't eat right. Supplements are meant to supplement a healthy diet, not ...Read More...

Super-Duper Bowl Food

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Not everyone can agree on who will win the Super Bowl, but most people agree it's a great excuse for a party. Keep it on the healthy side with these recipes. Edamame Hummus Adapted from the Food Network Kitchens 1/2 pound frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans), about 1 1/2 cups 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ...Read More...

Fundamental Foods: Greens, Beans & Grains

Monday, January 30th, 2012

We're heading into the final week of this round of Ready-Set-Go! A Jump Start To Healthy Eating (click here to learn more about it). Participants are actively changing their eating habits and reaping the rewards. One of the techniques I recommend is making Fundamental Foods - batches of basic ingredients that can be mixed and ...Read More...

What’s In Lisa’s Fridge

Monday, January 16th, 2012

I have a nice, full fridge/freezer today.  Some of the highlights: cooked quinoa steamed collard greens roasted cauliflower pasta eggs sardines baby carrots hummus guacamole chickpeas grapes cut pineapple vegetable soup almond milk hot sauce cooked Brussels sprouts shelled edamame chickpea/brown rice burgers frozen bananas frozen blueberries This makes it so easy during the week to throw together my breakfasts, lunches and a dinner or two. Lunch today could be the vegetable soup with edamame. ...Read More...

Comfort Food

Monday, December 12th, 2011

When you think of comfort food, what pops into your mind? For me, it's pasta. I love a big bowl of steaming, soul-satisfying pasta. I love it even more when it's good for me, like this Roasted Eggplant Pasta is. It's easy to make and has that hearty, stick-to-your-ribs quality. In my house, pasta sauce is ...Read More...

Make This For Dinner Tonight

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

'Tis the season when we need quick & easy dinners. Last night, I made Spicy Cauliflower and paired it with salmon that I simply roasted until it was done and sprinkled with a little fresh lemon juice. The word "gobbled" was invented in anticipation of describing how we ate it. I (easily) made more than ...Read More...

Eat Your Scraps

Monday, December 5th, 2011

The next time you chop an onion, don't throw out the papery skins. It turns out that some of the food scraps we toss out are nutritional powerhouses. Sure, you wouldn't eat an onion skin on its own, but toss it in a simmering soup and it will release antioxidants like quercetin, which helps reduce ...Read More...

How Do You Pay For Food?

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Did you ever stop to think about how you pay for the food you eat? You may be paying more than money. Check out my new video to learn more.