This recipe from a Barefoot Contessa cookbook has saved me more times than not on a ‘fright night’ when the family is running from one practise to another. It is chock full of healthy foods and tastes sinfully good. One serving of frittata has a Balance Factor of -45 so make sure you add a warm piece of baguette or a whole grain side dish to balance into the perfect meal!
Peas are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are high in fiber and protein and their sweetness comes from the natural sugar that will not create insulin havoc. In this recipe the fresh mint and peas are a classic combination, and the pancetta plays nicely off the peas sweetness. Their natural sweetness and firm texture complement
There are 5 voluntary tasks that we as humans must do to keep the body alive. These are 1) drink fluids, 2) eat food, 3) sleep, 4) go to the bathroom, and 5) dress to maintain body temperature. The body has internal alarms set for all of them – 4 of which are loud and
You know that feeling that is so hard to resist. You think “just one more” then you’ll stop and use some restraint next time. But it happens again – not on a regular basis but in moments when no one is looking, or when you think you’ve earned it. Wait! What are we talking about
Comfort foods are calorie dense and nutrient specific. When our bodies encourage us to eat comfort foods, it is looking for calories and more specifically, a certain type of them. We crave those comfort food calories because there is something…increased stress, lack of sleep, cold temperatures, fighting off infection, or simply skipping a meal… that
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