http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com Holistic Health & Wellness Counseling by Diane Lassen, RN, HHC Sat, 19 May 2012 13:33:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes when my husband and I are both working full days, neither one of us feels much like cooking in the evening. Being tired after a long day can leave us grabbing for things that are easy and not so healthy. Do you know this feeling? I am sure you ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/05/19/quick-dinner-eggs-greens/ You know how much I love my Vitamix. Either outwardly expressing my gratitude or covertly including recipes that are best made with the machine, it is no secret that this is the best thing to enter my healthy kitchen since.....organic kale! Recently I sat down with my copy of Mother ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/05/18/once-again-its-the-vitamix/ Ask someone how to eat healthfully, and you will get a lot of different answers. Some will say "high protein", some will say "low carb". Some folks swear by vegetarianism, some claim you need to eat animal protein. There's no doubt a glut of conflicting information out there about what ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/04/28/changing-the-way-we-think-about-food/ One thing I love about spring is its sense of whimsy. Call it what you like, spring weather has a sense of humour that we could all learn a lesson from. Be it blustery, calm, warm or chilling, spring weather is controversial and ever-changing! Summer-like one day, winter the next, ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/04/27/spring-goodness-from-winters-leftovers/ Nothing satisfies like a good bowl of soup. Nothing is healthier than a warm bowl of pureed vegetables and herbs after a long morning hike or a night spent up with a cold or flu attack. Here is a simple recipe that is good for the body, soul and pocket ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/04/06/cool-spring-weather-is-perfect-for-soup/ Carrots are yummy. Face it!! Kids love them, adults love them. They are full of fiber and beta carotene and just look pretty on a plate. Here's a super quick side dish that takes literally 10 minutes to put together. Go for it!!! Organic carrots, sliced into 1/4" coins ( about ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/04/03/quick-and-colorful-carrots/ There is no doubt that potatoes are comfort food, whether they are fried, mashed or roasted. White potatoes tend to cause a spike in blood sugar in sensitive people and have what is called a high "glycemic load" value. I am an advocate of sweet potatoes which are not only more ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/03/31/savory-roasted-sweet-potatoes/ I guess I am the queen of leftovers, and my mantra is COOK EXTRA. I always encourage people to cook extra grains, extra veggies, extra beans. They all make such great meals in minutes. Here is a great recipe for rice cakes, which reminds me of all the fried egg ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/03/30/fried-rice-cakes-for-the-busy-woman/ I know a lot of folks that just don't like Brussels Sprouts. I gotta tell you, I love them. And, they're members of the elite Cruciferous family, the one that protects against cancer. So I beg you to give them another try! Here is a quick and easy recipe, one that ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/03/25/dont-like-brussels-sprouts-try-these/ This green soup is awesome for those last chilly days of winter, or rainy days in spring. With the mild winter we had here in the East, my broccoli plants wintered over, and I picked some just for this soup! Coupled with my friend's super garlic, this is a great ... http://www.womensnutritionmatters.com/2012/03/23/achin-for-spring-broccoli-soup/