Flavor First

December 2014
It's holiday time and if you're following a weight loss plan, there are three different approaches you can take for those festive mealtimes.

November 2014
A very big part of my job is listening to what people eat every day. For many of my clients, articulating their daily food intake is a real eye-opener because most of us don’t think too much about what we eat and especially not how much.

August 2014
It's officially summer and it's grilling season everywhere. I am a big fan of grilled food, not only because of the smoky layer of flavor it adds to anything cooked over a live fire...

May 2013
Who knew that one of the most flavorful cooking methods is healthy too? Since grilling doesn’t require much added fat, it’s an easy way to economize on calories without sacrificing flavor.

January 2013
Quinoa is an especially good choice for vegetarians and vegans who need to up their protein intake; because it’s gluten-free, it can be eaten by people with wheat allergies or sensitivities.

May 2010
Fresh fruits and vegetables are an excellent way to kick up the fiber in your daily diet -- but most of us simply aren’t getting enough of them.

March 2010
To maintain a healthy strong body, you need to exercise and build or maintain muscle. (Remember – strong is sexy!)

January 2009
We've heard and read much about the health benefits conferred by a variety of "super" foods such as blueberries, pomegranates, spinach and tomatoes.

December 2008
Most of us know that we need fiber in our diets, but bran cereal isn’t our only option. While it’s recommended that most adults consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, the typical American eats only half this amount or less.