Growing up on Long Island, I lived near the original Entenmann’s bakery. They had a “day old” store, and our fridge always had an ample supply of goodies, included were my fave doughnuts. Fast forward many years, as a nutritional health coach, I work hard to walk my talk, eat[Read More…]
Author: YAAKOV LEVINE for The Chronicle
It’s Chanukah time
This year from sundown, Dec. 18 – 26, Jews worldwide commemorate Chanukah, a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Syrian army. This holiday also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just a day’s supply of oil allowed the menorah light in[Read More…]
Mood-boosting chocolate
As we enter winter, many folks are sharing with me in my work as a nutritional health coach that the shorter and darker days are impacting their mood. It’s not uncommon for folks living in the rainy northwest to experience SAD or “Seasonal Affect Disorder.” One of my favorite suggestions[Read More…]
Paleo pancakes: Simple and delicious
Full confession here, I love pancakes. Over the years I’ve visited many restaurants made famous by their amazing pancakes. One location that comes to mind is Walker Brother Pancakes near Chicago, famous for their “table size” pancakes. Could pancakes be the ultimate comfort food (other than waffles), you can decide[Read More…]
Fall DIY comfort foods
What says comfort for lunch and dinner on a crisp and cool day? In my book it’s a hot bowl of tomato soup and crispy crackers. This is a great way to use the abundance of tomatoes you picked from your garden. Enjoy these simple DIY (money-saving) recipes, be creative[Read More…]
Do-it-yourself bone broth
For me the cooler weather signals that it is time to get the crockpot out from its summer resting place. Who wants to heat up the house with a roast or pot of bones simmering for 36 hours on a hot day? When I was growing up in our home,[Read More…]
Mint chocolate chip keto fat bombs
Contrary to what you may still hear or read on mainstream media, saturated fat rich tropical oils such as coconut and palm are healthy fat choices. It is best to buy these oils with organic and rainforest alliance certification. Tropical oils are good options for cooking or frying and are[Read More…]
‘Food as medicine’ means choosing the right varieties
We often are reminded of the famous Greek physician’s proclamation of 2,500 years ago: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” So, taking this admonition to practice, if we pile our plates with fresh fruits and veggies we will all achieve optimal health. But, according to health[Read More…]
If you’re on the go, consider a garden salad ‘in a jar’
Here is a tasty and healthy lunch option some of you might have seen on popular websites. When it’s time to enjoy a lunch salad, give the jar a little shake, then pour onto your plate. The result is a tasty, healthy salad, crisp and flavorful, not soggy. Be creative[Read More…]
Spring provides opportunities for better fitness
Spring has sprung, have you been noticing more of your neighbors out for walks, are you feeling the urge to go climb Mt. Pisgah or check out the falls at Bryce creek? I sure am, and while we again had a relatively mild winter, it always seems like it is[Read More…]
