Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating When we don’t pay attention to what we eat, it can lead to excess calories and weight gain. Mindful eating can make a big difference. Have you ever grabbed a bag of chips while you were trying to get out the door, only to reach in five minutes later and...
All-American Chicken Blueberry Salad Platter

All-American Chicken Blueberry Salad Platter

About Recipe By: Clara Schneider, MS, RD, RN, CDE, LDN Make this for: Lunch Category: Salads This Recipe Makes: 4 Serving(s) Summary This salad platter is high in Vitamin C as well as a good source of Vitamin A and Iron. What you’ll need 1/3 cup bottled...
Blackberry Cobbler

Blackberry Cobbler

Ingredients: 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries* 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons water One pie pastry (see recipe below) 2 tablespoons butter, melted Preheat oven to...
Are You A Food Addict?

Are You A Food Addict?

I run several support groups for the morbidly obese in the Houston area. Two of the groups specifically deal with food addictions. The members in this group participate in a 12 step program that helps them learn new coping mechanisms besides turning to food. It is...