First Cooking Tips
February 28, 2011 Posted by 2 Comments
For the first time, yesterday, I stepped into the realm of giving a cooking class at Central Market in Austin. I wasn’t really sure how I would like teaching cooking, or better yet, if my skills and knowledge would suffice! Although I’ve apprenticed in some of the best kitchens in the world, cook all the time for myself, and am passionate about perfecting my skills, I’m not a chef. Neither [...]
Is Fat Making You Fat?
February 25, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Many people have a very negative perception of fat. Whether it’s fat in foods or fat on their bodies, the word “fat” has a negative connotation in most people’s minds. The truth, however, is that dietary fat alone is not making people fat (Neither are carbohydrates nor protein for that matter). Increases in body fat are simply a result of consuming more calories than are being burned. It’s the calories [...]
Yahoo Sports Feature Garrett, Cooking in New York
February 23, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
What a day, I had a great story about me on Yahoo Sports by Author Adam Watson. I’m completely honored. So often I am utterly blown away by the kindness and helpful nature of the people I’m surrounded by. (Click “Read More” below to access the links and you’ll see what I mean!) There’s no question that my passion for food and cooking is at an all time high. I’m [...]
Facts, Insight on Dietary Supplements
February 21, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Americans spend over $20 billion every year on dietary supplements. It isn’t surprising, considering the promises made by manufacturers – “fast and easy weight loss,” “bigger, faster, stronger,” “get more energy naturally.” Half of all Americans are trying to lose weight, with many of them looking for that “magic bullet.” Everyone wants quick and easy results. As a registered dietitian, I often get questions about supplements – what’s safe, what works, how to know [...]
Short on time? Try High Intensity Interval Training!
February 18, 2011 Posted by 4 Comments
The old excuse of not having enough time to exercise can be thrown away…no one can use the “time” excuse anymore! According to a study published in the Journal of Physiology, a 2.5 hour high intensity interval training (HIIT) of sprints can produce similar muscular effects as 10.5 hours of endurance training. Of course, most HIIT workouts last no more than about 20 minutes! Another plus is that HIIT produces [...]
Healthy Breakfast Delight? Good Old Fashioned Oatmeal!
February 15, 2011 Posted by 2 Comments
Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day. There are nights that I excitedly go to sleep in anticipation for the next morning’s meal. Ok, so maybe that’s not the healthiest mindset, but what can I say? I just love it so much. Oatmeal. Yup, just good old fashioned oatmeal. I will admit that there are mornings that I stray and opt for an omelet or pancakes or [...]
The Long Haul: Carbohydrates During Exercise
February 14, 2011 Posted by 1 Comment
Carbohydrates are stored in our muscles as glycogen, which acts as an important source of energy during exercise. These energy stores are depleted to a greater extent during workouts that are higher intensity or longer in duration. Taking in carbohydrates during endurance training can help maintain consistent blood sugar and energy levels, in turn improving athletic performance. There are countless products on the market geared towards athletes and active people [...]
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
February 11, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
Vitamin D has been a hot topic in with health and fitness professionals recently. With good reason! With shorter winter days and less sunlight , it’s likely that most individuals are not getting enough vitamin D, especially if they live in cold climates where they don’t go outside as often. Vitamin D is a precursor to calcitriol, a steroid hormone that helps in the absorption of calcium. It ‘s well known that vitamin D deficiency [...]
Urban Agriculture–Food in the City
February 9, 2011 Posted by Leave a Comment
On a whim, I picked up a book called “Farm City,” a charming tome by Novella Carpenter. It’s an intriguing, sometimes funny, and just plain interesting exploration of the author’s immersion into urban farming. As if that weren’t enough, Carpenter hones her food production skills smack in the middle of Oakland, California’s, decaying ghetto. Without spoiling the story, bees sting, snails devour young shoots, turkeys make unfortunate forays among the [...]
Vegan Cashew Corn Chowder…Delicious!
February 6, 2011 Posted by 2 Comments
One of the common criticisms of vegan cooking is that carnivores say they crave hearty meals that you just can’t get with recipes that avoid all animal products. Not true. As proof, check out this creamy cashew corn chowder from The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen. It’s delicious, hearty, filling and just darn good. The only unusual part of this preparation is making the cashew cream. And that’s easy. You [...]