Guest blog by Lee Crosby, RD, LD. Lee is a staff dietitian at Barnard Medical Center.
As COVID-19 spreads, we need to eat healthy now, more than ever. Yet now – more than ever! – I want to dive face-first into a bag of potato chips… and I’m guessing I’m not alone. Yet I know that produce, not Pringles, is the way to keep my body in top virus-fighting condition. Luckily, while TP is sold out, immune-boosting fruits and vegetables are usually in stock!
So, I’m excited to share a day of tasty food for this challenging time. Everything is quick and easy to prepare, because even now, time is tight as parents juggle work with childcare, Continue reading “What a Dietitian Eats in a Day: Easy, Immune-Boosting Food for Life in Quarantine”
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Guest blogger: Maggie Neola, RD, LD
If you need to work some extra protein into your day, Chocolate Protein Pudding is a delicious way to do it. Although it is great for breakfast, it can also make a yummy dessert and even makes a great post-workout snack. Silken tofu is the main protein source. It has a smoother, less beany taste than regular tofu. It works well in desserts, smoothies and other recipes calling for a sweeter taste, which makes it perfect for this pudding. A bonus is that tofu is also a good source not only of high-quality protein, but also of many other nutrients, including calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids and selenium. 
Just a couple more days until the turkey or tofurkey! Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or enjoy a traditional turkey, we are serving up some of our favorite recipes on our Thanksgiving menu. Not only are they delicious, they are also healthy(ish)! Village Green Apothecary wants to wish everyone a safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. And to our customers… thank you!
When Formula One’s No. 1 driver Lewis Hamilton went vegan on the way to his fifth world championship, he joined an impressive list of athletes who are taking advantage of the plant-based edge.
