Podcast 42: Valentine’s Without the Guilt

by The Meal Makeover Moms on February 11th, 2009

On this week’s Cooking with the Moms podcast show, we let our hair down with two dessert recipes that feature one of our favorite foods: chocolate! Chocolate is one of those foods that says, “I love you.” (It’s too bad Brussels sprouts and broccoli don’t elicit that same warm & fuzzy feeling). To show all the special people in your life how much you love them, try our Chocolaty Coconut Party Torte and our Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries – two recipes with some surprising and healthy ingredients.

But clearly, chocolate isn’t the only food you can share on Valentine’s Day.  Consider an array of red foods to keep your loved ones healthy all year round.  Today’s Washington Post does a nice job outlining some of those foods — red grapes, watermelon, red bell peppers, red quinoa, beets — and the health powers associated with them.

 

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2 Responses to “Podcast 42: Valentine’s Without the Guilt”

  1. Greg on February 12th, 2009

    Thanks for the great ideas for valentines day!
    I have a comment on the Mediterranean diet – I think you all wrote about this diet awhile ago on your blog. The New York Times health section has been focused on this topic too – you might want to check out those recent posts.
    I know the diet is deamed healthy and that it encompasses many more foods than just Italy or the south of France – but my thoughts always come back to how practical is this diet, how “comforting” or familiar are the flavors and is their no original American diet that is healthy? I am all for other cultures and learning about them and using their recipes but living in rural america, farm area, I always wonder – well, what is the original healthy american diet? Is their one?
    It is one of the many reasons I come back to your food- classics made healthy and comforting; food we remember and fills us emotionally too. I know your food is healthy and when combined with exercise isn’t it enough? Isn’t it as good as the mediterranean diet that is held up as the ideal?
    Oh well, sorry to go on and on but I wanted to share these thoughts and I hope I made some sense.
    Hope all is well.
    Greg

  2. Meal Makeover Moms on February 18th, 2009

    Hi Greg: Of course you made sense! Yes, we agree that eating the type of foods we recommend and exercising is a key to good health! Our recipes use many of the Mediterranean Diet components- fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats, beans, etc.- and we make them easy to prepare, familiar, and kid friendly.

    As for what is the original healthy American diet we would argue it is one based on real foods from farms much like those in your area. There is a trend towards eating more locally and sustainably. Factors such as availability of foods, preferences, culture, budget, knowledge, and time all influence what people eat. Our goal is to be a resource for busy parents so they have the tools to prepare healthy foods for their families. Please keep in touch and let us know how we’re doing! Suggestions are always welcome.

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