The Broccoli Hut

5 Minutes or Less

BroccoliHut — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:07:26 +0000

As I’ve mentioned in the past, I much prefer to dine rather than just eat—that is, I try to savor my food whenever possible. But sometimes, you just need to get out the door. For this semester in particular, time has become a precious commodity, making quick and easy meals essential. Never one to skimp [...]

Fit for You, Fit for the Earth: Bamboo Bottle Review

BroccoliHut — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:03 +0000

Although I don’t discuss fitness much here on the blog, exercise is an important part of my life.. Without fail, I’m hittin’ the gym (or the pavement) 6 days a week—it’s non-negotiable. As you might expect, I’ve developed a pretty definite routine by now: So when Bamboo Bottle Company contacted me about trying [...]

Non-Dairy Milks—It’s Not Just about Soy

BroccoliHut — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:10:54 +0000

If you’ve taken a stroll down the dairy aisle lately, you might have noticed that regular ol’ milk and cream have a few friends these days—they’re sharing the refrigerator case with non-dairy milks. Although soymilk has been around for centuries, there are several newer plant-based milks available at supermarkets everywhere: almond, hemp, oat, flax, sunflower, [...]

Super Bowl Eats—with a Healthy Twist

BroccoliHut — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:22 +0000

It seems that we all just recovered from Thanksgiving and Christmas, but yet another food holiday is already upon us—Super Bowl Sunday. Now I enjoy game day noshing as much as anyone else…but I also know that it doesn’t have to be a guilt-inducing feast of wings, nachos, and beer. Here are a few more [...]

Sugar, the Newest Controlled Substance?

BroccoliHut — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:40:35 +0000

Earlier today, Nature released a position paper on the regulation of a substance we all consume every day. According to the three obesity researchers that wrote the paper, sugar should join the ranks of alcohol and tobacco as a government-regulated substance. A 2010 report from the United Nations reveals that the number of people dying [...]

Meals of Note

BroccoliHut — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:53:17 +0000

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that taking photos of my meals has been a hard habit to break. Some of you expressed a desire to see more glimpses of the dishes coming out of the B-Hut kitchen these days, so here’s another random assortment for your enjoyment… Black bean soup is the “Untoppable Black [...]

Study Session: Food-Drug Interactions

BroccoliHut — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:55:50 +0000

Good afternoon, all! Tomorrow marks my first test of the spring semester in medical nutrition therapy. In the past, you all have expressed interest in reading about what I’m learning in my nutrition coursework (see the ABCs of Energy Needs and Multi-Tasker). So today I present you with a little lesson in Food & Drug [...]

Meet Me in the Middle

BroccoliHut — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:08:06 +0000

The 80-20 rule. Cheat meals. Dessert shots. Aside from their common foundation in weight loss culture, all these things share something else: an emphasis on moderation. Indeed, one of the main tenets of healthy eating doctrine is that a healthy diet is a diet of neither deprivation nor indulgence. Moderation in the diet can be [...]

Penne with Avocado-Edamame Pesto

BroccoliHut — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:27:38 +0000

Poor whole wheat pasta. It seems that every day someone comes up with a new excuse not to eat it: “It tastes like cardboard!” “It’s high in carbs!” “It has gluten!” Let’s address each of these accusations individually, shall we? Years ago, when whole wheat pasta first became available, many brands did have an unmistakable [...]

1001 Ways to Eat Your Oats

BroccoliHut — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:41:33 +0000

Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? Hmm. Sounds like an excellent excuse to eat even more oats than usual. In celebration of the food-of-the-month, I posted a recipe for Cherry-Pecan Oats this morning. However, if you need a few new ideas for eating oat bran… OK, so there may not be 1001 [...]