While roasted pumpkins seeds are probably best known for their role as a perennial Halloween treat, these seeds also known as pepitas are delicious and nutritious, throughout the year. Pumpkin seeds have been featured in my Grow with Nutrition blogs …
Welcome to sunny California and my Almond Orchard Experience! Back in June, I was invited to join a sponsored event by the Almond Board of California to observe the Almond Harvest in the Central Valley of California. Lucky for me, …
As a food science and nutrition communicator, I was thrilled to be at this year’s Institute of Food Technologists’ Annual Meeting & Food Expo (IFT) in Chicago in July. It was IFT’s 75th annual event with more than 23,000 of …
It was a perfect spring day for the Asparabus tour to Norfolk County. The event was organized by the tour guide extraordinaire Steven Hellman, Founder of Foodies on Foot along with Bernie Solymar, Executive Director of Asparagus Farmers of Ontario …
Many people tell me that eating a healthy breakfast is a challenge for them. It all comes down to time management the night before and a process in the morning to kick-start your day with something both nutritious and delicious. …
I’m always telling people to “Go Nuts for their Health”, but how nuts should you go? I recommend aiming for an ounce (28 grams) a day. And to avoid nuts packaged or roasted in oil; instead, eat them raw or …
Digestive Health has always been an interest of mine. Since 2004, when I was recruited to be part of a Scientific Advisory Board for Danone, the mind-gut connection has been a fascinating topic for my clients and one of my …
From promoting heart health to decreasing inflammation, seeds make a big nutritional impact! I’ve advised people to “go nuts“ for their health for years; now for an early taste from my new book (available this fall), here is the skinny …
Last week I was in sunny San Diego attending the Experimental Biology (EB) Conference. It was my first time at EB and in San Diego. Both were excellent experiences. Protein was a hot topic at EB. For this blog, I’m …