Archive for the ‘Fat’ Category

Butter

Yup, I’m a dietitian and I love butter!  It’s not just the taste and smell it’s also the way it feels in my mouth.  Butter is simply delicious and seems to make just about everything taste better. 
Issues
The only thing I don’t like about butter is the high saturated fat content.  Too much in the diet [...]

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Chocolate & Health

 

 
Last week I had the pleasure of eating a fireball at “A Grande Finale Patisserie” in Lafayette, Colorado. The chocolate and Chili powder combination was delicious – not too heavy, not too light, not too spicy – but just right. My taste buds were immersed in chocolateness. That got me thinking about the nutritional aspects [...]

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Tips to Decrease Fat Intake During the Holidays: Focus on Meats & Fish

IMPORTANT:  This blog is not intended to serve as medical advice on how to eat for the holidays.  If you have a disease that is directly affected by food (e.g. Celiac disease, Kidney failure, etc) then please see your doctor and dietitian for appropriate foods for the holidays.
It is that time of year again when [...]

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