
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 …

The Family Dinner Recipe: Butterfly Pasta With Kale
By Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt on March 7th, 2013 Tags: cooking, fruits and veggies, healthy eating, kale, recipeBreastcancer.org is proud to present recipes from The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time by Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt (Grand Central Life & Style, 2010). Laurie is a very special friend and champion of Breastcancer.org. We’re pleased to share Laurie and Kirstin’s delicious, healthy recipes as part of Think Pink, Live Green!
Kale is rich in …

Garlic Is Good: Should You Be Eating More?
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on February 21st, 2013 Tags: fruits and veggies, garlic, healthy eating, recipeIs there a kitchen in America that doesn’t have a few bulbs of garlic in the pantry? Chop it, mash it, roast it, or sauté it — garlic goes in so many foods we eat today. Add it to a pasta, grain salad, or veggie dip and the dish can quickly go from bland to yummy.
Yes, garlic tastes good. And as you’ve probably heard, …

The Family Dinner Recipe: Sloooooow Cooker Curry
By Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt on January 10th, 2013 Tags: cooking, healthy eating, recipeBreastcancer.org is proud to present recipes from The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time by Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt (Grand Central Life & Style, 2010). Laurie is a very special friend and champion of Breastcancer.org. We’re pleased to share Laurie and Kirstin’s delicious, healthy recipes as part of Think Pink, Live Green!
Crock-pot, slow cooker, genie …

Chutney for the Holidays
By Marisa Weiss, M.D. on December 14th, 2012 Tags: cooking, healthy eating, holiday, recipeThe holidays are such a festive time of year – travel to see family, visits with friends, and parties galore.
When catching up, I always like to bring a small gift to share. But it can be hard to know just what to bring — and I don’t like to spend time wandering aisles for that perfect something. So a few years back, I decided …

The Family Dinner Recipe: Miso Noodle Soup with Vegetables
By Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt on October 19th, 2012 Tags: cooking, healthy eating, recipeBreastcancer.org is proud to present recipes from The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time by Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt (Grand Central Life & Style, 2010). Laurie is a very special friend and champion of Breastcancer.org. We’re pleased to share Laurie and Kirstin’s delicious, healthy recipes as part of Think Pink, Live Green!
Miso soup is comfort …