Q&A

Q. What is your favorite book on nutrition or something great you have read, that helped you learn the truth about health and the types of foods you should be eating?

A. Well, I’m still trying to figure out the “truth” about health since there is so much information, and lots of conflicting information.

But if I could suggest only one book on health and nutrition that you read, my choice would be, hands down, In Defense of Food by Michael Pollen. (You can get it used on Amazon for around $3.) I would also strongly suggest you watch the movie Food, Inc. (which is available through Netflix, if you have a subscription).

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Other excellent reads related to eating are Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink and Clean Food by Terry Walters (this cookbook has a great, informative introduction).

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One book that is on my to-read list that I expect to be very informative is The China Study.

I also learn a lot from other health bloggers, particularly Gena and Ashley.

A piece of advice as you start to read: really analyze what you read. I think a lot about everything that I read and don’t blindly accept what others say. You have to process what you learn and decide what will and won’t work for you. But some things are true no matter what or how much you try to justify something. Ok, stepping down from the stairs to the soapbox before I get on top.

Q. Do you have a good recipe book or recipe website where you get your healthy recipes from?!

A. Some of my favorite sources for healthy recipes are Clean Food, Clean Eating Magazine, 101 Cookbooks, The Edible Perspective, and America’s Test Kitchen Light & Healthy series.

Magazines that have been recommended to me and I plan to get when my budget allows are Vegetarian Times, Eating Well and Cooking Light. I also want a copy of Veganomicon and Eat, Drink, & Be Vegan (even though I am not a vegan, but find vegan cookbooks have great recipes).

Q. How many children do you want to have (if any)?

Currently, I’m happy with my dog child.

Q. What religion do you believe in?

A. The only religion that shall be discussed on this blog is my devotion to good food and a good sweat session.

Q. If you could have taken a different path in life (career wise…anything!) what would it be?

I did my Bachelor’s in Business Management with an emphasis in Corporate Finance and have had some great jobs in Corporate America. If I were to do it over again, I would probably choose to do a double major in Communications and Health Sciences/Nutrition, or something along those lines. I love writing and I love health, so to work at a health or fitness magazine would be a perfect fit for me. Even doing something non-writing related at a company that is focused on fitness, nutrition, or general health would be very fulfilling too.

Q. Favorite position? Cuddling on the couch with Maizey (I know who asked this, you perv. Mind your own business. )

Q. Why are you so adorable? It’s a facade; I’m so much cooler online.

Q. When it comes to food, what are your guilty pleasures? Ice cream, gelato, Whole Foods sorbet. repeat repeat repeat. My favorite flavor of sorbet at WF these days is Orange-Fig. It’s amazing. I also love the Purely Decadent Coconut Milk ice creams. My favorite ice cream is Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food, Milk & Cookies, and Half Baked. I also love making cookies…and tend to eat the majority of them.

I ate gelato every day when Rob and I visited Italy. And made a mess every time. And I regret not eating gelato more than once a day while there.

Q. What do you think of P90X? Sorry, I’ve never tried it. but I’ve heard great things from many people who have gotten great results. However, from what I know, I wouldn’t recommend it for beginners who are just starting a fitness program. Someday, I’d love to try P90X and the Insanity workouts myself!

Q. Who is better: Locke or Widmore? Widmore, hands down.

Q. Why do you love Desmond so much? Probably a combination of the hair (although not so much in this picture ), the accent, and the frequency with which he says “brotha.”