By Admin, on February 28th, 2012% 
Table setting (Photo: Margarita Persico) A few months ago I was invited to a formal lunch at a country club. Among the people sitting on my table was an architect, a president of a construction company, a CEO, a law professor, two real estate agents and me. All down to earth people, non-pretentious, and perhaps intimidated by the table setting. There were so many flatwares, 3 stem glasses, and 2 plates per guest on the table. . . . → Read More: How To Set Flatware on a Table How To Set Flatware on a Table
By Admin, on February 27th, 2012% 
Demystifying how to make spring rolls: It is very easy; there are no secrets. Below are two movies, though beware, I do not recommend nor fry my food. These movies I offer as an example on how to prepare and fold the eggs rolls. You can bake the egg rolls or spring rolls instead of frying, which is what I do. My favorite spring rolls requires no frying, I make them with gluten free rice paper. . . . → Read More: How To Make Spring Rolls How To Make Spring Rolls
By Admin, on February 8th, 2012% 
The tall and thin banana is just a metaphor to teach and bring awareness to children about healthy eating according to this movie. It’s not about beauty, but about the benefits that healthy eating brings. In a short and to the point quick message, though an advertisement not endorsed by this site, this short clip is one of many featured here at The Healthy Dish to bring awareness to why eating your fruits and vegetables are . . . → Read More: “The Tall and Thin Banana” “The Tall and Thin Banana”
By Admin, on January 28th, 2012% 
Casado, the Costa Rican national dish (Photo: Margarita Persico) I haven’t cooked in over a month. Not because I was on vacation, but because I left my home in an emergency. It was still warm in New England, for that time of the year during mid December. After I learned that my husband had an injury in Central America, I left home quickly to be with him. I packed enough clothes for a short trip. After . . . → Read More: The “Accidental Tourist” The “Accidental Tourist”
By Admin, on January 23rd, 2012% How to make, vegan, raw, no baking walnut raisin cookies. http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend
By Admin, on January 20th, 2012% 
Many chefs around the world grow their own vegetables because they taste better, it’s fresher and they are healthier. Having our own organic vegetable garden has many advantages: they are available when you need them, you don’t have to run to the supermarket; they are fresh, you get to enjoy outdoor gardening and exercise at the same time. The editor of Organic Gardening gives us some tips on how to grow organic vegetables in the movie below. . . . → Read More: Organic Vegetable Garden — How to grow one. Organic Vegetable Garden — How to grow one.
By Admin, on January 11th, 2012% 
Teaching and getting children to eat healthy can be a challenge especially when so much negative influence from fast and junk foods bombards them. These musical movies aim at teaching kids to distinguish between unhealthy and healthy foods. Below is part of a series of movies I will be posting. Enjoy and share this link. Fruits & Vegetables – The Good Food Song – Kids Animation Learn Series http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe . . . → Read More: Fruits & Vegetables – The Good Food Song Fruits & Vegetables – The Good Food Song
By Admin, on January 8th, 2012% 
“Eat Healthy, Kids! Funny Cartoon” movie might be controversial, but the message is the same important one: we need to help our kids eat healthier. This movie is an educational video exposing bluntly the adverse effects of high fat, salty and sweet junk foods. Foods that perhaps if consumed in moderation can be fun, but when consumed in excess those high fat and high sugar foods have been documented as detrimental to our health. Though I . . . → Read More: Eat Healthy, Kids! Funny Cartoon Eat Healthy, Kids! Funny Cartoon
By Admin, on January 5th, 2012% 
Blueberries, eggs, nuts, seeds, salmon, and quinoa are just a few healthy food rich in nutrients such as magnesium and omega oils. Those are nutrients that feed the brain according to food expert and health coach Amy Hendel. Combining those foods with a good night sleep and appropriate nutrition is key to brain health says Hendel, author of The 4 Habits for Healthy Families. Below is a movie explaining this. Brain Foods (Diet & Fitness Guru) . . . → Read More: Brain Foods Brain Foods
By Admin, on January 1st, 2012% 
By Margarita Persico Champagne (Photo: Margarita Persico) The top New Year’s health resolution I hear many people make yearly in the Americas, especially the U.S.A., is to loose weight. Followed by weight loss is to exercise, to quit cigarette smoking and to reduce alcohol consumption, for many other personal resolutions take second place to these. Below are five tips* to help with these New Year’s resolutions: Weight Loss—set realistic goals: Since weight loss is the top . . . → Read More: Five New Years’ Health Resolutions Five New Years’ Health Resolutions
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