Recipes & Cooking
We love reading diet books, almost as much as we love eating. You’d never know it, with the explosive rise of obesity in this country. But high fiber, low fat, sugar-busting diets abound. Though they’re not always supported with solid science, we do seem to learn valuable lessons from each passing diet craze. Case in point is the low carb, high protein trend that took the country by storm (and almost didn’t go away).
I have received so many requests for this that we decided to upload an absolutely delicious feast of holiday recipes for you and your family. I prepared this menu with the BL contestants just a couple weeks ago while visiting the Ranch (and planning ahead for Thanksgiving!). The best part of all is that it contains no guilt!. Happy holidays and bon appetit! And if you would like more frequent nutrition and cooking tips, please sign up for my Facebook page.
I have a lot to say about the importance of good fats in a healthy diet. But gram for gram, fat has more than twice as many calories as protein and carbohydrate, so it’s important to make your choices carefully. I like to eat my good fats in the form of avocados, nuts, seeds, and a little olive oil here and there.
It’s officially summer and it’s grilling season everywhere. There’s no doubt that barbecues and family picnics can be difficult if you’re watching your weight. Sugary barbecue sauces, buttery ears of sweet corn and fatty cuts of meat can kick the calories up fast. But a few simple cooking tips can help you navigate the Fourth of July and other summer feasts without breaking the bank on your diet.
It's officially summer and it's grilling season everywhere.
Most of us only think about pumpkin in the fall as Thanksgiving approaches.
Just when you think you’ve got a handle on those New Years resolutions
I received so many emails about the delicious soup recipethat Rocco shared with Amy a couple weeks ago. I decided to post another BL-friendly soup recipe today. I developed this one for the The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook: Eating Well for Better Health (Oxmoor House). It's light, satisfying and high in protein. I generally use milk whenever I can because of its superior nutritional profile. In this case, soy milk was used because of its nutty flavor and special complement to the edamame. Enjoy!
Plump and fragrant peaches, succulent cherries, and juicy watermelon -- the sweet flavors of summer are here. Sure they’re loaded with natural sugars, but you can still indulge in these seasonal sweets, even if you’re watching your weight.
Just as “good” carbs and lean protein are an integral part of a healthy diet, knowing the abc’s of fresh fruit allows you to enjoy their luscious flavors while sticking to your weight loss plan. Here are key points to remember:
So you may have noticed by now, this week's theme is protein. No, I'm not talking about an Atkins-style protein diet. I am talking about a balanced eating plan that includes lean protein. If you're exercising and trying to lose weight this is particularly important because the goal is to lose fat not muscle. And we need to feed our muscles with every meal and snack -- this includes lean protein. Some of my clients need the most help trying to figure out how to make this work at breakfast. How do you include lean protein each morning for example, if you don't have time to cook?
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Cheryl Forberg, RD, is a James Beard award-winning chef, a bestselling author and the former nutritionist for NBC's "The Biggest Loser." 
