Cooking/ Recipes Archives

Eat Healthy in No (or Little) Time

AMY GARDNER / June 21, 2012

Want to eat healthy but short on time? Here are a few tips to streamline healthy eating for you and your family. 1. Plan Ahead Planning is key to eating healthy with limited time. Invest 15-30 minutes a week into planning...

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Homeade Luna Bars

AMY GARDNER / March 13, 2012

Nutrition bars are a popular treat. They are a great grab-and-go option for breakfast paired with some fruit, or a good mid-day snack. While there are many healthy options on the market, why not take a stab at making your...

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‘Cocunut Cream Kale’, a recipe for the kale-averse

AMY GARDNER / November 21, 2011

I picked up a small helping of this dish today at Wegmans figuring I’d give it a try (and doubting the rest of my family would). It was absolutely delicious! I was so happy to find the recipe online. I...

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What will your pumpkin turn into after Halloween?

AMY GARDNER / October 28, 2011

What are you planning to do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Thinking of throwing it out? Think again. This favorite fall decoration is also packed with nutrition and flavor. It’s dark orange color yields high levels of beta carotene, a...

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Lip-Smackin’, Toe Tappin’ Healthy Mac & Cheese!

AMY GARDNER / August 14, 2011

Looking for a healthy comfort food? Then this mac & cheese recipe is a must-try. Leave it to Eating Well to masterfully makeover this classic comfort food. It received rave reviews from my family. My toddler gave it a resounding “yum,...

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Is Your Toddler Getting Enough Iron?

AMY GARDNER / July 26, 2011

Iron is an essential nutrient for toddlers. Yet, it’s often deficient in their diets. Unfortunately, the foods toddlers typically prefer (i.e. crackers, yogurt, cheese and fruit) are not great sources of iron. A pediatrician recently mentioned that many parents misperceive milk as...

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Exercising on Empty Proves to be an Empty Cause

AMY GARDNER / July 11, 2011

A client recently mentioned that a trainer told her to workout in the morning on an empty stomach claiming that this would accelerate fat loss. This is a myth, one that I will gladly bust. I’ve heard many people describe the theory – starving...

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Can Extra Virgin Olive Oil Take the Heat?

AMY GARDNER / July 8, 2011

My friend emailed me the other day after reading an article by Sheryl Crow stating that extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is carcinogenic at high temperatures. Like her, I was surprised to hear this. EVOO is known for it’s health benefits;...

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Meatless Mondays – Your Health and the Environment

AMY GARDNER / June 28, 2011

Meant to get this one out on Monday! However, it really doesn’t matter what day you choose, the take-home message is that eating a vegetarian diet one day a week has a positive impact on the environment and your health. Without fully...

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Fiddlehead Ferns, A Taste of Spring!

AMY GARDNER / June 13, 2011

I know Spring has arrived is when I see fiddlehead ferns in the produce section. Although these friendly little greens are pricey, they payback big in taste and nutrition. Fiddleheads are low in calories, cholesterol and sodium and high in vitamin A,...

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