30 June 2010
Profile of a Healthy Eater: Leah
Hey, good food lovers! For this afternoon’s profile, check out Leah (love the name!). Leah is recovering from an eating disorder (so great to hear that!) and is a big fan of the Food Network. Read on to hear her unique perspective on food!
Leah: reader AND runner!
- What’s your foodie style? Balanced meals: carbs (like fruits, whole grains), protein (like lean meats, almonds), veggies. Lots of water. Fresh produce. (Or frozen…. I go berry-picking every summer and I always freeze some of the fruit.) I’m a runner so balanced meals are really important to me.
- Something people consider “healthy” that you think is anything but? Weight-loss pills. Slim-Fast shakes, although I admit to drinking them on occasion; something my nutrionist recommend for it I’m in a hurry and won’t be able to get a carb-to-protein snack. Also, being super, unhealthily skinny — eating disorders are affecting so many men and women all over the world, and I wish it wasn’t such a taboo topic.
- Favorite food/health blog? Yours is the only one I follow, and I like it a lot :)
- Your go-to five-minute meal? Oatmeal: Quaker Oats Weight Control Oatmeal- lots of fiber and a good amount of protein. Fresh fruit (like a banana, blueberries, or apple). Very satisfying. OR, frozen blueberries and almonds with Greek Yogurt for a quick snack.
- Perfect last meal? Oh gosh… Definitely a well balanced one. Grilled chicken, steamed veggies (green beans, broccoli, carrots), some spinach, fresh herbs (garlic especially… I love garlic!) And for dessert, fresh fruit with Greek or frozen yogurt. Or, an oatmeal cookie with vanilla ice cream.
- Favorite method of cooking and why? Grilling or broiling/poaching. I was always told those were the healthiest ways to cook. And I don’t like frying, unless I’m making stir-fry in a wok. Using fresh or frozen ingredients too.
- Craziest diet you’ve ever tried? Well, I used to be bulimic. That was pretty crazy. I’m recovering now — I see a nutritionist, an exercise physiologist, and a therapist.
- Restaurant you’d go to every day if you could? I like to try new things, so I’d rather go to a different place everyday. :)
- Food/dish you’ve always wanted to learn how to cook, but haven’t? I want to learn to cook everything! I’m always watching cooking shows. I love making soups and pepper misto.
- Dream dining companion? Julia Child, Bobby Flay, Giada DeLaurentis, The Barefoot Contessa.
