Recipe of the Month:
Mixed Whole Grain Pilaf
Whole grains are an important source of B vitamins, several minerals, dietary fiber and a host of beneficial plant compounds called phytonutrients. Unfortunately many Americans rarely get beyond an occasional bowl of oatmeal, some brown rice, whole-wheat bread or cereal for their whole grains. Try this recipe as a side dish, the base of a vegetarian entrée or a breakfast cereal.…
Welcome to Beyond Broccoli™
The ever-changing, often confusing world of nutrition can be tough to navigate in this age of information overload. Beyond Broccoli nutrition counseling combines nutritional science, behavioral change theory, the many lessons learned from clinical practice, as well as a strong belief in the value of whole foods as fuel, medicine, and perhaps most importantly a source of daily pleasure.
At Beyond Broccoli we love food. We also believe food has a major impact on our health and well being. Everyday what we eat and drink affects our energy levels, our moods, our ability to focus and concentrate, how we feel when we exercise, and how we sleep. Beyond Broccoli keeps the emphasis on food to get well, stay well or manage illness. While Beyond Broccoli; is not anti-supplement our mission is to educate, counsel, and coach using a “food first” approach.
Beyond Broccoli individual nutrition consults also recognize that behavior change is at the core of successful nutrition counseling and coaching. We know that even simple change is not always easy and we must go beyond merely providing information to help you improve your nutrition. At Beyond Broccoli it is all about you. The plan we come up with, together, is based on your nutrition and health needs including the skills and tools you need to make changes. We also know that even small changes can be significant and are the ones you are most likely to sustain for a lifetime.
The teaching philosophy at Beyond Broccoli is based upon planting the seeds of nutritional change for long term health and wellbeing. Whether we are counseling individuals, families or couples, teaching small group nutrition classes, presenting large group nutrition lectures or food demonstrations, or writing about nutrition, the same passion is at the core. Food first – and foods that are good for your health can taste great, fit into your lifestyle, and be enjoyed with people you care about.
Why “Beyond Broccoli”?
Several years ago I was ski touring on Teton Pass here in northern Wyoming (just outside of Jackson Hole) trying to decide what to call my nutrition counseling practice. Jackson Hole is a very progressive community with respect to health and wellness and I was excited about providing a variety of nutritional services that are in sync with this special place. My formal nutrition education and credentials are traditional – I am a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science degree in Foods & Nutrition. This keeps the roots of my practice in science. I also believe though, it is important to integrate alternative and complementary approaches to health if I believe they will help and do no harm.
So as I skied along the snow covered ridge admiring the town of Jackson sprawling below I thought about moving beyond the mainstream. Suddenly I pictured broccoli - what is more “mainstream” nutritionally than the heralded stalk of broccoli? Everyone knows that broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. But there is so much more to nutrition. In fact, even “mainstream” nutrition goes way Beyond Broccoli. I personally love broccoli and the more we learn about it the more interesting it becomes but broccoli will never be the end all for nutrition. We cannot live on broccoli alone.
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