Healthy Hearty Lentil Soup

¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 carrots, diced (1 cup) 2 stalks of celery, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves of garlic, minced (2 tsp minced) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 Bay leaf Curry powder (optional–I use 2 tsp) Salt to taste  Ground black pepper to taste  1…

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What is Nutrigenomics?

by Romy Nathan, MPH, RD One size does not fit all. Nutrigenomics is the relationship between food and inherited genes. We are all unique individuals and even though we have science-based population guidelines (RDAs) for nutrient needs, science has brought us further along so that one’s personalized nutrition needs can be better estimated. This is…

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Confetti Cabbage Salad

Shredded cabbage (approx. ½ head or 15 oz bag of pre-shredded cabbage) Red Cabbage (1/4 head shredded) Green Onions (1 bunch -chopped) 3 T Slivered Almonds (toasted 1 Package of chicken flavored Ramen Noodles with a     seasoning packet (any brand) 3 T Sesame Seeds Dressing 1 cup oil (I prefer canola oil) 6T Rice…

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