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Diet and Nutrition

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week? Pork Chops, Teriyaki Burgers & More

    I love homemade meals with my fiancé, but most of the time, cooking for two proves to be difficult. If I don't have a game plan, I end up running around in circles at the grocery store and wasting half the ingredient's I've bought (and I HATE wasting food). Enter What's Cooking This Week - my weekl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    Food Fight: Battle Bottled Green Smoothie

    I blog a lot about booze and other processed beverages, but once in a while I really do try to drink something a bit more healthful, like milk, juice (100 percent) and water (the non-coconut kind). Smoothies might be more regular members of my healthful drink rotation if they weren't so darn expen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    Lean, Mean, On-the-Go Meals from Snap Kitchen

    So I do this thing when my husband goes out of town, where I become a slovenly, lazier version of myself. Cooking for two is challenge enough, but cooking for myself is a chore I do not relish, so I end up eating a lot of nachos and breakfasts-for-dinner. I was recently left to my own devices for fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Burger Bracket 2012: The Final 4

    Now that our Burger Bracket judges have all finished signing their new endorsement deals with Lipitor, the Final 4 have been chosen. Each of the Final 4 burgers represents a favorite Houston style of burger: Fast Food, Extreme, Veggie and Fancy-Pants burgers. And all will compete against each other ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    Meal Snap: Bad for Counting Calories, but Great for the LOLs

    Last week, our editor asked if anyone was interested in evaluating an iPhone application called "Meal Snap." Since I both work in IT and write about food, this sounded like a perfect assignment for me. I love playing with new technology. Meal Snap claims that you can take a photo of your plate and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by FotoosVanRobinCooking low and slow can make the Moroccan Spiced Stew that much better. If you have extra time and a tagine, go for it.​Romantic seafood dinner. Check. Chocolate. Check. Roses. Check. Chocolate mousse. Check. Champagne. Check. Eating leftover chocolate all freaking week ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Taste Test Marathon: The Nutrition Shake Challenge

    If there is anything scarier than a nutrition bar supplement, it's a nutritional shake supplement. It really is almost impossible to squeeze actual, delicious flavor into a supplement when the point is to squeeze in as much protein and squeeze out sugar and carbohydrates. Still, some shakes and drin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by cyclonebill​Last week, I made a garlicky, spicy Spinach Burger with Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Meatballs. With meals like those, it's hard to remember you're actually eating food that's good for you. Onward this week with some more healthy delights. Here's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Taste Test Marathon: The Power Bar Challenge

    Photos by Christina Uticone​With the Chevron Houston Marathon looming, running and fueling and hydrating are trending topics online and off. My preferred workout fuel is actual food, although I've been known to supplement with a bar or a shake along the way when short on time. Generally I save ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Last week's Red Chicken Chili hit the spot. I'm still not sure which way I liked it better; in a bowl topped with a dollop of low-fat sour cream or in a whole wheat soft taco with some homemade guacamole. Either way, I felt good eating it knowing exactly what was in it. I'll be continuing on my jour ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Ingredient of the Week: Beets

    Photo by Wright Reading Taste that rainbow.​What is it? The most common variety is the garden beet: deep red in color and bulbous in shape. It was first discovered in the Mediterranean some millennia ago. Beets are high in phytonutrients called betalains, which are antioxidant and anti-infl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    Houston Is the First (and Only) City to Get New Borden Milk

    Who'll be the first to get these milk and OJ jugs confused, and pour orange juice all over their Raisin Bran?​Borden milk has made a move on Houston, hoping to seduce shoppers here with a brand-new line of milks that aren't available anywhere else in the country. Borden Life! is the newest pro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week?

    Photo by Brooke ViggianoMe me me so excited...to eat this. ​Mmm that moussaka was delish - reminded me of the Greek Easters I would spend with the Greek part of my fam growing up. With some more of my favorite holidays coming up, I'm getting a bit homesick. And since I'm food-obsessed, this we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    Ingredient of the Week: Leeks

    What is it? Part of the onion and garlic family, leeks are large green stalks that resemble scallions or green onions on steroids. The flavor is described as falling somewhere between a mild onion and a cucumber, similar to the shallot but sweeter. Unlike scallions, leeks are not pungent or bitte ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    Hey Wino, Eat This: Top 5 Liver Friendly Foods

    Yesterday, October 4, was National Vodka Day. Did you celebrate? If so, listen up. You may not feel it now, but eventually the happy hours, pub crawls and Sunday fun-days are gonna catch up with you. Sure, everyone's got a hangover remedy, a fix for the morning after, but what about the long run? ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Vegetarian Day is October 1, Celebrate with a Burger!

    Omnivores, grab your favorite herbivore and head to The Counter. The Washington Ave. burger joint, as well as the Woodlands location, will be celebrating Vegetarian Day on Saturday, October 1, with their "Veg Out at The Counter" promotion. Customers will receive a complimentary mini veggie burger wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    Fast Times: Angus Cool Deli Sandwich at Arby's

    ​Lately, it seems like every other commercial that comes on is an Arby's ad for its new Angus Cool Deli sandwich. They can claim that their marketing dollars got at least one customer, as I found myself at the Arby's one afternoon. Arby's is not the first place that comes to mind when I get ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Gimme My Hummus

    Anamaris Cousins PriceHummus​Not long ago, someone wrote to the editors at EOW asking for the best hummus recipe and we got right to work. Hummus has long been one of those things that make me think of the cute guy across the bar. He's hot and nice to look at and talk to, but he'd be way too m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Portion Control: Easy Visual Tricks

    Flickr user: tuchodi​The unfortunate truth is that you can spend hours on the treadmill and still not lose a pound if you do not carefully watch your calorie intake. There are a ton of gadgets on the market to help make portion control easier, from simple measuring cups and spoons to high-tech ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Mama's Got a Squeeze Box...of Baby Food

    ​We get a ton of products across our desks here at the Press offices. Mostly, they're CDs for the music guys, boxes filled with tuna and panties or alcohol-spiked chocolate milk. But we never get baby food. Until last week, when a box of Peter Rabbit Organics baby food showed up on my desk, c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    How Cherries Can Improve Your Workout

    mrbendy​Whether you're looking to run the Houston Marathon next January or just get back to the gym before swimsuit season, new research suggests that incorporating a tiny, little, red fruit into your workout routine could prove highly beneficial. Aside from being associated with lowering ur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Whole Foods Market Putting Salad Bars in Schools

    freddy​According to a 2009 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 1 percent of adolescents ate as many servings of fruit and vegetables as recommended by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It sounds shocking, but then again, I'm fairly certain I could stand to ea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    College Pasta Redux

    ​The Holiday 15 hit you like a ton of bricks thanks to endless array of bitchy relatives insisting you try everything, right? If you're in resolution mode (e.g. getting slim enough to fit back in your Spanx), then you'll need to get back to basics with simple recipes. The fewer ingredients, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Compulsory Calorie Counting

    loop_ohOh, shut up.​Thanksgiving in New York: After gorging myself at my aunt's Long Island Thanksgiving feast, my family and I went into the city to troll around the Public Library, admire the window displays at Macy's, eat a juicy buffalo burger at Ted's Montana Grill, and go see "Time Stand ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Give Your Kids That Candy

    Photo courtesy of New Grounds​Let's say your kids hit the "cool" houses this year at Halloween -- the ones that don't give away crap like apples and toothbrushes -- and brought home one hell of a haul. Congrats to you for living in a neighborhood with decent neighbors! Now what to do with all ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 21, 2010

    Snap Kitchen

    Photo courtesy of New Grounds​Let's say your kids hit the "cool" houses this year at Halloween -- the ones that don't give away crap like apples and toothbrushes -- and brought home one hell of a haul. Congrats to you for living in a neighborhood with decent neighbors! Now what to do with all ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 9, 2010

    Bohemeo's Baja Vibe

    Fish and shrimp tacos rock.

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2010

    Spinach Linguini with Creamy Alfredo Sauce

    Spinich linguini with creamy alfredo sauce​ Finding a good balance is the key to success in life. This is especially true when it comes to your food. Though most of us want to eat at least somewhat healthfully, we also want our food to taste better than an old shoebox. I love pasta and I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Food for Geeks: Look to the Cookie...for Augmented Reality

    vodule.comThis guy should have taken the blue pill.​Self Refilling Wine Glass The Kyouei Design website describes the Drink Tank best: "It is a glass for drinking a lot." Yes, indeed it is. It's also designed to keep your glass full, but not overflowing. Several blogs had comments along th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Face Off: Almond Milk vs. Soy Milk

    ​ There are numerous reasons why a person might seek out a milk alternative. Maybe you oppose the dairy industry or are simply trying to stay away from animal products. Maybe you're lactose intolerant or have a dairy allergy. Or maybe you just think it's kind of weird to be drinking something ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    What the Oughts Brought: Top 10 Innovations and Trends

    Photo by Marco VeringaMolecular gastronomy, one of ten major innovations and trends of the last decade.​What funny food trends have marked the last decade? And what innovations do we hope carry us into the middle ages of the millennium? Here are a few things that have kept our tongues wagging. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Perky Jerky: A Caffeinated Snack

    ​I got a couple packages of Perky Jerky in the mail from somebody trying to promote the stuff. It tastes like your average ordinary beef jerky, but it sure makes your coffee more potent -- that's because the stuff contains caffeine. Sounds like road trip food to me. The enormous success of Re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    Black Friday Beat: 5 Worst Mall Foods

    Photo by pyxopotamus Auntie Anne's pretzel going down the hatch...​When you're out there in the trenches this coming Black Friday, let it be known that we're thinking fondly of you. Waging war with high prices, reaping the bounty of sweet sales victory, dragging sacks of consumer electroni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Vegetarian Thanksgiving

    Photo by Major Clanger There will be no Tofurky on this year's table.​Eating Our Words isn't a vegetarian (or -- perish the thought -- a vegan), but we have a lot of friends who are. And for those folks, Thanksgiving can be a nightmare of avoiding the main show (that dried out or deep-fried ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    Flaxseed Fad?

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2008

    Your New Eco-Friendly Water Transportation Device

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 2, 2008

    Get Grilled at Culinary Kreations Cafe

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2008

    Whole Foods Recalls Ground Beef; Leaves Fancy Rhetoric Intact

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2008

    Whole Foods Recalls Ground Beef; Leaves Fancy Rhetoric Intact

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2008

    Is The Reign Of Whole Foods Over?

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2008

    Rocket Fuel: Not Just for Adults

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Resolutions

    January 19, 2006

    Fit or Fat, Houston?

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Resolutions

    January 20, 2005

    2005 Resolutions Guide Listings

    ​Acai berries, whole grain, probiotics and fiber are about to be usurped by flaxseed. Once seen mostly in specialty health food stores and used as an additive to salads, breads and soups, flaxseed-infused products are making their way to the same store shelves that stock things like Cheez-Whi ... More >>

  • Film

    May 13, 2004

    McRibbing

    A man eats fast food for a month -- guess what happens

  • Dining

    October 10, 2002

    Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy

    Ziggy's Healthy Grill

  • Best of Houston

    September 26, 2002

    Best Use of Eggplant

    Baked eggplant sandwich

  • Dining

    May 17, 2001

    Remembrance of Eggs Past

    Maybe nutrition isn't a one-size-fits-all proposition

  • Music

    April 5, 2001

    Jennifer Lopez/Vitamin C

    J. Lo (Epic)/More (Elektra)

  • News

    February 8, 2001

    Caveat Vendor

    A converted cigarette machine peddles a new addiction: Miniature art

  • Dining

    March 11, 1999

    The Whole (Foods) Story

    A converted cigarette machine peddles a new addiction: Miniature art

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