As I sat, the day before my deadline, pondering what to write, the phrase ‘the gift of food preparation’ came to mind.
Really, it boils down to the gift of time, right? It’s the one thing we all need a bit more of, especially this time of year.
I know future Holly is always very happy that past Holly made an egg bake earlier in the week, which provides a high-protein, veggie-packed breakfast in the time it takes to microwave a piece.
Continue reading “Good Food is the Greatest Gift”Last month, I got real ‘science-y’ and did a deep dive into protein equivalents. As a reminder, not all protein sources are created equal, and those who stay away from meat should pay special attention to protein pairings. For example, not only does an ounce of steak and an ounce of tofu differ in calories, they also differ in amino acid content, which is important. If you are a vegan or vegetarian, I encourage you to consume as many ‘complementary’ proteins as possible.
Continue reading “Staying on Track at Thanksgiving”I hope everyone’s water intake has increased since reading my column last month, cautioning against drinking too many sugar-sweetened beverages. I know I was guzzling more water with all this heat we’ve had recently—what a beautiful start to fall!
This month, I’m revisiting protein. I wrote a basic piece on protein back in June, addressing the (likely) need for more protein in our diets, different protein sources and a bit about protein quality.
Continue reading “Examining the Nutritional Content of Proteins”
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