Food and Drink

One of my most regular blog readers, who happens to be a psychologist working with elite British athletes (so he knows a thing or two!) has long been touting the benefits of eating beets (or as my husband, being a fellow Brit calls this plant, beetroot). Not only is this plant indicated for EVERYONE, athlete […]

Ok, ok, I know… I've been blogging a lot about coconut lately.  I'll try and hold back for a little while after today's post… maybe. I just had to write about this brand of coconut water I picked up last week at Whole Foods. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm NOT sponsored or endorsed by […]

In Friday's NY TImes, there was an artilce about the new 'Label Plan Offered to Rate Food Nutrition'. "The nutrition label on the front of a box of cereal or a frozen dinner should be as easy to read as the Energy Star Label on a clothes washer", the article begins… By the way, isn't […]

Nell,  I LOVE the idea of having a smoothie as an 'on-the-go' option BUT I cannot eat eggs.  What other protein can I use in the smoothie?  I know you are not a fan of whey or soy protein….Any ideas? Sure!Let's think outside the box here (or rather, the blender… ok, sorry, bad joke!). The […]