Behind the Nutrition: What is a Craving?

–By Nutritionista

Did I just give you a craving for french fries? I know looking at that picture gives me a taste for salty, carby goodness.
The power of suggestion is so strong when it comes to food. Advertisers know this. They aren’t afraid to let you know they know it. Remember that commercial for Dairy Queen

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on Mar 11  add Comments  by Nutritionista

If You Like MTM, Please Read This

The title of this post started off as “While I Was Brushing My Teeth Tonight” but then I thought to myself, “I actually want them to read this post, and that title is far from compelling, so just tell them to read it.”
But, I’m still gonna entertain you with iPhone pics of me brushing my

in Inspiration, Lifestyle, On My Mind, Wednesday - Living
on Mar 5  46 Comments  by Mary Rambin

A Nutritionista-Approved Chain

–By Nutritionista
By now, you may know that “chain” is almost a dirty word in my vocabulary. For the most part, I don’t see the point of them. The food at most chains is pretty average, and since they’re all over, they’re obviously not unique. What’s worse, chains (and I’m not talking about just fast food

in Contributor, Food, Nutrionista, Nutrition, Restaurants, Thursday - Food & Health
on Mar 4  4 Comments  by Nutritionista

Have you been Zanged lately?

-By Kallah Maguire, The Stylist

Leah (aka the Nutritionista) and I have been having so much fun sharing new spices and recipes with you on MTM.  So I was pleasantly surprised to find a package on my doorstep she had sent with treats from one of her favorite local restaurants.  Leah wanted

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on Mar 2  1 Comments  by Kallah Maguire

Take a Healthier Vacation

–By Nutritionista

By the time you read this, I’ll (hopefully) be relaxing beach/poolside in Florida on one of the few vacations I take each year. I’m incredibly grateful to get paid vacation time and enough extra cash to go somewhere at least slightly warm in the winter. And yes, even though the highs in Miami are

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on Feb 25  2 Comments  by Nutritionista

Contest: Get Spicy!

–By Nutritionista
Do you drool at the thought of gourmet spices like black truffle salt and smoked paprika? Do you like free things? If you do, you’ll probably love our contest! More info on that at the end of this post. But first, a word about spices.

Spices are a surefire way to jazz up whatever you’re

in Food, Kallah, Nutrionista, Recipes, Thursday - Food & Health
on Feb 18  3 Comments  by Nutritionista

Nutritionista to Fashionista!

- By Kallah Maguire, The Stylist

The Nutritionista and I were chatting away this weekend plotting a delicious contest for all you MTM readers, and eventually (as women will) got around to the topic of fashion and style.  Miss Nutritionista mentioned that she feels she hasn’t developed her personal style as much as she

in Accessories, Contributor, Fashion, Kallah, Men's Clothes, Reader Style, Tuesday - Fashion & Beauty
on Feb 16  3 Comments  by Kallah Maguire

For Kallah: A Recipe with Smoked Paprika

-By Nutritionista
Kallah went to a spice store recently and purchased a few high-quality spices, including smoked paprika.
I was racking my brain for recipes featuring smoked paprika when reader Jacqui sent me the following. She swears it’s “GREAT.” Judging by the ingredients, I’m sure it is! And what’s more perfect for winter than a warm soup

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on Feb 11  1 Comments  by Nutritionista

Let It Snow!

– Nutritionista

This snowy night is perfect for baked apples. Just core them and add whatever fixings you want (I used golden raisins, a lot of cinnamon, and a bit of nutmeg). Bake for 30-40 mins at 375. Soul-warming!

in Mis
on Feb 10  add Comments  by Nutritionista