Nutritional Tips

Nell,  I LOVE the idea of having a smoothie as an 'on-the-go' option BUT I cannot eat eggs.  What other protein can I use in the smoothie?  I know you are not a fan of whey or soy protein….Any ideas? Sure!Let's think outside the box here (or rather, the blender… ok, sorry, bad joke!). The […]

I was THRILLED to see this in Wednesday's Times… not so much because it's a Paleo recipe (it's not, as it calls for creme fraiche as well as butter and vinegar, all of which are VERY easily replaced with olive oil and lime or lemon juice) but because… wait for it… IT DOES NOT HAVE […]

Coconut water. Coconut juice. Coconut milk. Coconut cream. Flaked coconut. Coconut flour. And… 'just a coconut'! So many options!  Which are the best?  Which one(s) should you eat and which shouldn't you? Have ALL of them and DON'T omit any… except for those products which have been tainted (as in: chemically altered or mixed with […]

The first time I ate plaintains was at a local, authentic Cuban restaurant, years ago, and I remember thinking they were delicious!     I'm sure I still would think they're delicious now, BUT, knowing how they're prepped (deep-fried), I'd not opt to eat them like that these days. However, they are equally as delicious […]