The Musings of a Working Mom

The Musings of a Working Mom: Recipe - watermelon, feta and arugula salad : Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad Need a quick, delicious and refreshing side salad for the summer?  I have the recipe for you!  Her...

Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad Need a quick, delicious and refreshing side salad for the summer?  I have the recipe for you!  Here is a Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad.  What?  Watermelon in a salad?  Yes, you read that right - watermelon in a salad.  Trust me, this salad is light and refreshing and perfect to complement any meal this summer.  Enjoy! Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad In a large mixing bowl, add 1 in cubes of fresh watermelon, crumbled feta (amount to taste), and fresh arugula.  In another small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 parts Balsamic vinegar to 1 part Spanish Olive Oil, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 garlic clove (crushed), S&P (to taste).  Add vinaigrette to salad and gently toss together.  Season with additional salt and pepper and serve cold.  

The Musings of a Working Mom: Health - Not All Carbs Are Created Equal : Another question I get asked a lot by clients - Can I eat carbs if I want to lose weight?  Here is a great article from Beachbody.com t...

Another question I get asked a lot by clients - Can I eat carbs if I want to lose weight?  Here is a great article from Beachbody.com that explains why certain carbs are good for you.  Enjoy... There’s Nothing Wrong with Bread Be honest. You love bread. Everybody loves bread. However, for a number of reasons, many people are avoiding bread and other wheat products completely these days. While I’ll concede that many folks consume a bit too much starch, bread is actually a delicious and nutritious food that deserves a place in most of our diets. One Important Caveat There’s a lot of things labeled as bread at the market and unfortunately, as is often the case with food, all of these products are not created equally. The bread that I’m promoting up here on my soapbox, is handmade using traditional fermentation methods and is often composed of a variety of fresh-milled whole grains and seeds. Simply put—and I know this label can be nebulous as well, I’m standi

As a Registered Dietitian, I often get asked by women (and men) what kind of "diet" should they follow to lose weight.  Well guess what?  Dieting is not key to weight loss!  Matter of fact, one of the biggest mistakes people make in their weight loss journey, is that they drastically cut calories while increasing physical activity in the hopes of losing weight.  Here is a great article (courtesy of Oxygen Magazine) that explains why cutting calories can actually hurt your weight loss efforts. http://www.oxygenmag.com.au/Nutrition/tabid/620/entryid/1458/YOUR-EAT-MORE-TO-STAY-FIT-FOR-LIFE-PLAN.aspx YOUR “EAT MORE TO STAY FIT FOR LIFE” PLAN Posted in [ Uncategorized ]  By  Oxygen Magazine YOUR “EAT MORE TO STAY FIT FOR LIFE” PLAN Are you undereating? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, among active women it’s a more common problem than you think. Here, the signs and a plan to fix it. BY JENNIFER SYGO, MSC, RD Fuelling your metabolism Your body needs enough ener

Black Bean-Quinoa Burgers Note: not my photo (I wish) - stock photo from Vegetarian Times Serves 8 I am always on the look out for yummy veggie burger recipes, especially now that grilling season is upon us!  Here's a delicious veggie burger you can whip up from scratch.  I did find  that the mixture was a tad "wet" so I added Panko bread crumbs until the moisture was absorbed.  Also, to make the patties, I wet my hands with water prior to forming each patty to prevent the mixture from sticking to my hands.  This recipe is perfect to make a double batch ahead of time and store in  the freezer for busy weeknight meals. For super-easy cookouts, bake the patties ahead, then reheat them on the grill. Serve with your favorite burger fixings.  Enjoy... Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped (¼ cup) 1½ cups cooked black beans, or 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained,