Brussels Sprouts – Two Ways
Most people I come into contact with seem to have an aversion to Brussels sprouts. I believe the reasons are two-fold. For one, their first encounter with it was likely a tasteless, limp, boiled version. Second, they are just plain dumbfounded when it comes to preparation, so avoiding them altogether is just, well, easier. I’m [...]
Almond-Honey Power Bars
My mom recently made these yummy granola bars for us, and I cannot wait to make them at home this weekend. They aren’t too sweet, have a nice crunch yet chewy trail mix bar texture, and great flavor! They’d make a good on-the-go breakfast or midday snack. The recipe can be found on Eating Well [...]
Pocket Paleo by The New Primal
I’ve been doing CrossFit for two years now. When I began I was primarily vegetarian – I included fish and dairy in my diet but eschewed beef and chicken for 10 + years. Over time I found that I wasn’t necessarily lacking in energy or my ability to get stronger, but I was constantly ravenous [...]
Clean Eating in the New Year: Week 6
We’ve made it to our last week in our push to eat more “clean.” So far I’ve guided you to read food labels and limit artificial food dyes, colorings, sugar substitutes and other additives; cut back on added sugars and choose more whole grains; become a savvy food label reader; increase fruits, vegetables, whole grains, [...]
Pattaya Restaurant in Mount Pleasant
My husband and I recently had a hunkering for Thai food. We’re both from “Up North” and had a variety of fabulous Thai restaurants to choose from. Here in Charleston we feel a bit more limited in our choices for ethnic fare, so we approached Pattaya with a bit of hesitation. First trip was with [...]
February Food of the Month: Kale
Food of the Month: Kale It’s Heart Month, and while most of us would like to see chocolate being featured, I’d be remiss if I didn’t focus on the amazing nutrient profile of kale. Available in abundance this time of year at your local grocer, there’s no excuse not to pick up a bunch (or [...]
Clean Eating in the New Year – Week 5
First of all, WELCOME to my new BLOG! While it’s still the same Eat Well Charleston, you’ll notice I’m now publishing this blog under WordPress, which I hope makes following my blog and navigating for recipes, meal ideas and nutrition tips a much easier process. Many thanks goes out to my dear friend, Elyse Salamon, [...]
Clean Eating in the New Year: Week 4
Did you average your 9 servings of fruits and veggies last week? I hope so, but if you didn’t it’s not like life is over. Pick up where you left off and vow that today you will snack on some sweet pepper slices or a crisp apple instead of that granola bar; and at [...]
Paula Deen’s Diabetes Disappointment
The announcement earlier this week that Paula Deen, queen of everything “buttah,” has been battling type 2 diabetes for the past three years was nothing of a surprise to me. What did surprise – and highly disappoint – was the way in which she announced it. Instead of a giving the 66% + obese and/or [...]
Clean Eating in the New Year – Week 3
Hope you’re Clean Eating in the New Year Week 2 went well – and that you were able to peruse your pantry and fridge and pitch out (or donate) some of the “offensive” ingredients I brought to your attention last week: most notably food dyes/colorings, and other additives that are questionable to health. Not to [...]