Who doesn’t love a warm, crisp and gooey mozzarella stick generously dipped in an aromatic marinara sauce? How about a tender and juicy boneless buffalo tender with a hearty slathering of blue cheese dressing? Or one of my all-time favorites: a thickly sliced beer battered onion ring smothered in a horseradish dipping sauce? These foods all share a primary […]
The title of this blog immediately came into my head once I read the name of this article, “Are Carbs More Addictive Than Cocaine?” http://www.details.com/style-advice/the-body/201103/carbs-caffeine-food-cocaine-addiction, when I was scouring the internet for some nutrition related pieces. I read this article with vigor and relish because I aim to instill a similar mantra in my patients. As a dietitian […]
Crock pots, slow cookers, you say tomato I say ta-ma-to. Different words, but the same idea: tossing protein, veggies and seasonings into an electric cooking vessel and simmering for hours so the result is a tender, comforting meal that doesn’t require babysitting. Once thought of as a fad to most, these time savers are definitely […]