We all know that “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail”. (This was one of my medical school professor’s cheesey catch phrases). While true at exam time, I think it’s applicable with our eating habits and meal preparation. If it’s 6 pm and nothing is in the fridge, we end up grabbing a bucket of ‘chicken parts’ or having a huge, hot disc of cheese and meat … Continue reading RULE: Meal Plan
If you’re like me, the only grain I knew growing up were wheat and white rice. And let’s be honest, there was no “whole wheat” bread or pasta. There was WonderBread and spaghettios; and bread, pasta and rice were my 3 best ‘carb’ friends. (Note: in those days, potatoes were still considered vegetables) I could’ve consisted entirely on Kraft mac n’ cheese and Chinese buffets (and, later, did! in my … Continue reading RULE: Try New Grains
Fall is upon us. Which means delicious, crisp apples! A dear friend shared this genius idea of-a-fun-snack-or-healthy-dessert with me when we wanted stopped at her place for lunch, breaking up our 5 hour drive from the NC coast to the mountains. Not only did she provide an exceptionally tasty, healthy lunch of chicken salad lettuce wraps and prosciutto with melon; she busted out these little numbers, which … Continue reading RECIPE: Apple Cookies
Who doesn’t like warm, crisp, gooey, melted-cheese? OK, I know dairy-free folks won’t back flip at this, but for the rest of us…this healthy lasagna will blow your mind! Savory and delicious minus the inflammatory, sleep-inducing, belt-busting pasta. Even your Italian friends’ll be gesticulating “Benissimo!” INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Quinoa 6 large Chard leaves 5-6 ounces of goat cheese (small sleeve, plain or spiced) 16 ounce jar marinara … Continue reading RECIPE: Simple Gluten-Free Lasagna
Dr. Maddy Day 