The Musings of a Working Mom

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,

Of course with the New Year comes the same old resolution - to eat healthy.  While watching Food Network, I saw this interesting recipe and thought that I would give it a try.  And despite my utter dislike for cilantro (tastes like dish soap if you ask me) I decided to follow the recipe exactly and who'd of thunk that I would like this salad!!  This salad is delicious and refreshing and a treat for your senses, despite the heavily cilantro-based dressing.  Add some baked/grilled/rotisserie chicken breast or shrimp on top and you have yourself a healthy and filling main meal or serve it as a side dish.  Either way, you will enjoy this salad and not feel guilty devouring it.  Enjoy... Ingredients Thai Salad: 1 head Napa cabbage, shredded 1 head red cabbage, shredded 1 large cucumber, julienned One 10-ounce bag shelled edamame, cooked 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 green onions, finely sliced Sweet Lime-Cilantro Dressing: 2 cups olive oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped

While perusing the produce section at my local apple orchard, I saw some really good looking poblano peppers and although I had no idea what to make with it, I knew I had to take them home with me.  I did a recipe search on Poblano peppers and found a recipe that looked good enough to try.  Not to mention that the ingredients are all healthy with minimal added fat.  Try this one out during the holidays and let me know it turns out.  Enjoy... Here's the finished product: Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers Ingredients: 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes in puree 1 jalapeño chile (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat), minced 2 small onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic (2 whole, 1 minced) coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (19 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1 tsp ground cumin 4 large poblano chiles, halved lengthwise (stems left intact), ribs and seeds removed Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F.  In