AARP Home » AARP Blog » Recent Post »Food

Food

Subscribe to this topic via: RSS

Recent FoodPosts

Foodie Mark Bittman Explains ‘Vegan Before 6′

Posted on 04/29/2013 by | General News | Comments

Entertainment | FoodOne of the most talked about books of the spring is New York Times food writer Mark Bittman’s VB6 (a.k.a. Vegan Before Six). In it he explains his diet — which is more a strategy for healthy eating than a structured plan — where he consumes only vegan foods until dinnertime, then eats whatever he wants. It’s a compromise that Bittman dreamed up six years ago after his doctor spotted early signs of diabetes and heart disease, and suggested he go vegan, meaning no …

Indulge Yourself with Health

Posted on 04/24/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

AARP Research | Food | Personal HealthI LOVE FOOD. I love thinking about food. I love dining out. But when it comes down to it, my favorite foods are incredibly simple: tuna salad with a mayo and celery at home, or spaghetti with Bolognese sauce when I dine out. While I like to watch reruns of Julia Child cooking for their entertainment value, I have no desire to cook coq au vin or beef bourguignon. Whether you enjoy being creative in the kitchen, or (like me) …

2013 International Women´s Month: The Latina Women Effect

Posted on 04/3/2013 by | Washington D.C. | Comments

Food | Legacy | Your LifeThe beginning of April is oftentimes associated with the culmination of International Women’s Month, giving us the perfect opportunity to take pause and recognize the outstanding achievement of Latinas.  Latina women who forge ahead, persevere, and make their mark, as they continue to open doors for others to follow.  Thank you for paving the way for me and other Latinas to follow!   It is with a great sense of pride and admiration that I am reminded of Latina trailblazers …

Hail Kale! Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Eat It

Posted on 03/25/2013 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Food | Personal HealthWe are in the midst of a kale craze. The dark green leafy vegetable is everywhere, from upscale restaurant menus to the grocery store snack food aisle (think kale chips). It’s been called “the new beef” because of its high iron content. It’s been hailed as the “queen of greens” because, well, it’s fun to say. Even the health-conscious White House has gotten in on the trend with a kale salad that was the hit of the Obamas’ Thanksgiving menu …

All Parts of Eggs Lead to Savings

Posted on 03/21/2013 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Food | Money & Savings“A friend is someone who thinks that you’re a good egg even though he knows that you’re slightly cracked,” or so the saying goes. Check out the Cheap Life! For frugal folks everywhere, the simple, noble chicken egg is a good friend indeed, and not just at Easter. Eggs are an inexpensive source of high quality protein year round. Even more so, the myriad ways to repurpose an eggshell  is the topic of this week’s episode “The Cheap Life,”  my new …

Use Your Slow Cooker and Save Year Round

Posted on 03/19/2013 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Food | Money & SavingsAh, spring is in the air. It’s time to ditch the snow shovel, stow the sweaters and mittens in the closet, and put away your slow cooker (aka Crock-Pot) until next fall. Try more slow cooker recipes Hey, wait just a daylight saving time minute! The slow cooker isn’t just the cheapskate’s cooking appliance of choice for cold weather comfort food. It’s truly a frugal cooking machine for all seasons. In this week’s episode of my YouTube web show “The …

« Older Entries
Newer Entries »