Jessica Fishman Levinson

Nutritioulicious News!

If you didn’t already notice, some big changes have occurred here at Nutritioulicious! Last week the brand new Nutritioulicious website was launched, with an updated logo, color palette, design, and features. Now you can find all the Nutritioulicious information in one place – the services I offer, my latest media appearances, Nutritioulicious client testimonials, and more! Take a look around – I am sure you will enjoy the new site! 
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The Joys of Tempeh

By Megan Kian
A few months ago I decided to become a vegetarian. My recent reading of Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, which offered both moral and environmental reasons to go veg, inspired my foray into a meat-free diet. Since becoming a vegetarian I’ve discovered a whole new world of food! There are so many meat substitutes (and so many great vegetarian restaurants in NYC) that I don’t find myself really missing meat. One of my greatest discoveries since becoming a vegetarian has been tempeh… read more »

Blanching Brightens Up Veggies

One of my favorite cooking techniques is blanching. I’ve mentioned blanching before, but I’ve never fully explained what it is and why I love it so much.
Picture this: You go to a cocktail party and set before you is a vegetable display with dips. There are bright orange carrots, crimson red tomatoes, lemon-yellow peppers, and dull green broccoli. Which one of these doesn’t fit?! This is a perfect example of when blanching can and should be used. The raw state of broccoli (and othe… read more »

The Versatility of Greek Yogurt

I think most of you know by now that I am a big fan of Greek yogurt — it’s a good source of calcium and protein, and it’s lower in sugar than other types of yogurt (especially when you stick to the original). One of the other things I love about Greek yogurt, is it’s versatility. Yogurt isn’t just for breakfast or snacks anymore. I use it to add creaminess to soups, as a dip for fruit, and to make cakes. What’s pretty amazing about it, is that you can even use it as a replac… read more »

Cheesy Bean, Zucchini, & Red Pepper Dip

Between football games and holiday parties there sure are a lot of celebrations this time of year, all of which tend to involve food.  Last week I shared one of my favorite hors d’oeurves, Salmon Ceviche in Cucumber Cups, on fellow dietitian Robyn Webb’s Fabulous Food Finds blog. Today I have another recipe to share, but this time it’s a classic cold weather favorite that is made a bit more nutritiously, while maintaining the delicious flavor.
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