Joy's Kitchen
A healthy lifestyle approach should be enjoyable and not be difficult or boring. Joy provides sound advice to help you feel your best.
“A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing: How the Author Exploited the Food Giants”
Michael Moss, in his book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, attempts to build a case that the food industry scientifically and strategically manipulates various ingredients in food and beverages to drive overconsumption, which in turn… Continue reading
Heart Healthy Tips for Heart Month
According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease causes almost one in every four death in the U.S., making heart disease the leading cause of death for both men and women. The most common type of heart disease… Continue reading
What is your nutrition game plan?
Tomorrow I will be cheering for the Ravens, but whether you are cheering for the Ravens or the 49ers, the nutrition game plan is the same to balance the enjoyment of the food with a healthier approach while watching the… Continue reading
Get Hooked on Seafood
Seafood, particularly ”fatty fish” is an excellent source of high quality protein, low in calories and provide other essential nutrients, such as healthy fats, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and iodine. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, the… Continue reading
Milk and Exercise – A Combination that Provides Results
We all know that milk is a nutrient rich powerhouse that supplies protein and amino acids, vitamin D, and calcium. However milk is now being considered a great option as a fitness and post-exercise beverage. No matter the type of… Continue reading
Is BMI a full proof method to assess the presence of obesity?
Around the world the prevalence of obesity is increasing in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 1.6 billion adults are overweight and at least 400 million are obese. Additionally worldwide over 22 million… Continue reading
A Cup of Joe or Should You Say No?
Are you like me and like to have your coffee in-hand every morning and/or afternoon? Below are a few thoughts based on the latest scientific evidence available on coffee consumption.
It was once thought that coffee consumption was not good… Continue reading
Kale, Brussel Sprouts & Almond Salad
With winter (although most of the U.S. has not experienced winter this year) soon coming to a close, fresh, winter vegetables will not be as readily available. Here is one recipe from Bon Appétit that I have slightly modified.… Continue reading
Goulash and Dumplings: Pass the Vegetables Please!
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Prague, Czech Republic to attend a scientific conference. Those in attendance, including… Continue reading
Yummy Sweet Potato Wedges
Modified recipe courtesy of the White House Kitchen
Serving Size
Makes 6 servings
Cook Time
Preparation: 25 minutes
Bake: 25 minutes
Cool: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. sweet potatoes and/or carrots
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup white whole wheat… Continue reading
