written by Fresh 20 Nutritionist, Allison Arnett Michael Pollan, famed author and food activist, coined the poignant statement, “Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” This statement is true not just for meals but also for snacks that we choose during the day. Snacking in our culture is frequently used interchangeably with “snack foods” and, [...]
Fresh 20 Nutritionist, Allison Arnett, answers your questions about Nutrition 1. Is coconut oil a healthier alternative to other cooking oils like olive oil? This is a very relevant question given the abundance of conflicting information. Olive oil is definitely the healthier option. Olive oil is 78% monounsaturated fat and only 8% saturated fat. Conversely, [...]
written by Fresh 20 Nutritionist, Allison Arnett A popular debate in mom’s groups, on blogs or social media, and among celebrities is whether you should trick young children into eating vegetables by hiding them in kid friendly foods. Advocates of “vegetable deception” say that with a picky eater it’s a guaranteed way to boost nutritional [...]
Fresh 20 Nutritionist, Allison Arnett, answers your questions about Nutrition Nutrition Facts 1. Are there certain foods you should never eat together, due to different digestion times? Studies actually continue to reveal that combining foods from different food groups is more valuable than eating them separately. Our digestive system is able to handle a variety [...]
Tostadas are considered hand held food in my house. A great meal to take outdoors or eat on the go on a busy summer evening. Smashed black beans and freshly grilled zucchini are healthy toppings to keep the meal fresh. ZUCCHINI BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS sides: white beans with zucchini and grilled lemon PREP: 10 minutes [...]
