Nutritional Yeast

What does your refrigerator say about you? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD
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What does your refrigerator say about you? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Thought for Food We all know the saying about “Food for Thought” which means anything that provides mental stimulus. But how many of us really think about our food? Not only that, but how many of us think about how our food is reflective of our personalities, our successes and failures or better yet, our…

Super Nutritious Comforting Tuna Casserole (Gluten-free & Dairy Free)
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Super Nutritious Comforting Tuna Casserole (Gluten-free & Dairy Free)

Comfort food is a must when life seems like it’s not going your way. But too much comfort food may not always favor the slender figure you seek. Thankfully it’s my J-O-B to create recipes that are multipurpose: Nutritious, Delicious, Slenderizing & Comforting too. This recipe also happens to be cost effective & filling. For…

EAT the WHOLE EGG!!!…by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD
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EAT the WHOLE EGG!!!…by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

EGGs Rule! It’s incredible. It’s edible. It’s an egg, although many people think it’s a no-no. The egg is in fact a yes-yes, even a “must-have” for people following a vegetarian diet. For vegetarians willing to incorporate eggs into their eating repertoire, they can easily meet their needs for many otherwise lacking nutrients. These vegetarians…

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Orange you glad I didn’t say banana by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Ode to Orange I love the color orange so much that I bought a pair of orange boots. But when I was a child I hated the fact that my hair was orange and the kids used to call me “carrot top.” As an adult and a Dietitian, I cherish the idea of being compared…

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What’s in a name? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Nutritional What? (“Singing the Praises of Nutritional Yeast” originally published in the April 25, 2009 edition of the Santa Monica Press Daily Newspaper) And Reference in the Wikipedia Nutritional Yeast post. While hiking in Vermont, I stumbled upon this quaint little movie theater in Montpelier, the capital. They serve popcorn made with real butter, sea…

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Queen of the Fats by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Omega-3 fats, THE END…for nowBow to the Queen…of the fats. That’s how Susan Allport refers to omega-3 fats in her book, “The Queen of Fats.” When omega-6’s were found to be essential, they were deemed the King for being, at the time, the only truly essential fatty acid. But we all know that behind ever…

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Superfoods for a Super YOU! by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

SUPERFOODSWhile most articles define “superfoods” as those foods with the highest antioxidant activity, I choose my favorite “superfoods” based antioxidants AND the ability to perform multiple tasks in the diet and in the body. Pomegranates, acai and gojis are great, but they have limited uses when compared to this list of superfoods: flax seeds, nutritional…