Category Archives for Health
Thoughts on nutrition rating systems
Learn about the merits and pitfalls of nutritional rating systems like NuVal. Continue reading
Potbelly salads
Ever wondered whether Potbelly’s Farmhouse salad is healthier than the Uptown salad or vice-versa? Get the skinny here! Continue reading
Curious case of weight gain in China
Why does China have high obesity rates among the upper-class but not the poor—the inverse of what occurs in the U.S.? Do fresh foods, like fruits and vegetables, play a role? Find out here. Continue reading
Siggi’s Icelandic style skyr yogurt
I never really liked yogurt, especially plain ones. Eventually though, I developed a taste for them and am now a huge advocate of Greek yogurt. Continue reading
Kashi GoLean Crunch! and chocolate milk
Kashi GoLean Crunch! cereal and chocolate milk make the perfect, healthy snack that fits the 4:1 carb:protein ratio. Continue reading
Savory chicken oatmeal
Learn how to make a salty, savory chicken oatmeal. Continue reading
Greek yogurt tasting
Which Greek yogurt is the best? Fage, Olympus, Dannon, Brown Cow, Chobani, or Yoplait? Find out in this Greek yogurt tasting. Continue reading
Miraculin, a sugar alternative
Miraculin is a zero-calorie substance that transforms your taste buds to perceive sour foods as sweet. Learn more about it here! Continue reading
Russ and Daughters
New York City tradition states that one must eat bagels and lox, and Russ and Daughters is the place to do so. Continue reading
Broccoli Puree
Learn a recipe for making a salty yet healthy broccoli puree that tastes like mashed potatoes. Continue reading