The holidays are all about tradition, and a major time-honored Hannukah holiday delight is the savory latke. Jewish families enjoy this fried potatoe-based dish in commemoration of the oil that miraculously burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. For those desiring a healthier version, WakeMed clinical dietitian […]
Author: Julianne Tobin
Nightshade Vegetables: To Eat or Not To Eat
There’s nothing like the comforting goodness of a bowl of mashed potatoes or a not-so-healthy side of salted french fries. The white potatoe is one delicious vegetable that doesn’t disappoint fried and diced or mashed and boiled. However, it’s part of the family of nightshade vegetables which have, unfortunately, gotten a pretty bad rap over […]