
Gaining a Taste for Seaweed
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on April 25th, 2013 Tags: fruits and veggies, healthy eating, recipeAlthough you may only see it on visits to your favorite Japanese restaurant, seaweed is more than just wrapping for sushi rolls or swimming in miso soup. Seaweed is rich in many vitamins, including A, B complex, B12, C, and E. Seaweed is also a great source of minerals, including calcium, potassium, and iron. Protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids are additional benefits of seaweed. …

Sugar: Should You Worry About It?
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on April 10th, 2013 Tags: cooking, healthy eating, recipe, sugarWe live in a sweet-crazed world. Sweet, sugary foods taste delicious, make us feel good, and border on addictive. Our latest love affair with cupcakes is just the tip of the iceberg — or icing, in this case! Many of us consume sugar at just about every meal and snack time, maybe without even realizing it.
We no longer need a celebration to bring out …