Latkes With A Twist by Holly Shelowitz Holiday time means traditions in many families, and latkes are a fun Chanukah dish. In fact, I channeled both of my grandmothers as I wrote these recipes. The traditional way to make latkes is to sizzle them in a lot of oil—sometimes a whole cup! While I’m a […]

Colorful produce in season Number of serious diseases affected by poor eating habits By Valerie Dimond Good health begins with good food. Health experts agree that including more fruits and vegetables in the daily diet is critical for maintaining good health, especially among people with diabetes and those at high risk for developing the disease. The […]

Explore Hudson Valley: Fall by Erica Chase-Salerno It’s harvest time in the Hudson Valley, so I asked Holly Shelowitz, local Culinary Nutrition Counselor and Educator for some tips and recipes for families this season. For over 15 years, Holly has been inspiring people to get into their kitchens and cook. In addition to creating Healthy […]

Our Bounty- Blue Stone Press Edible Education by Susan Krawitz Rural geography can provide sustenance for the body as well as beauty for the eye. Holly Shelowitz wants you to eat your landscape. She’s a certified nutritional counselor who’s passionate about connecting people to food sources, and she’s planning to bring her talents to the […]

Woodstock Times Having our cake and eating it, too By Anna-Kristine Flones Guilt-free desserts are not only possible but delightfully delicious The very phrase “guilt-free desserts” conjures up the image of whipped tofu with a sprinkling of some sawdust-like substance, two carob chips and a raisin or two on top. Why waste a good spoon […]

Changing Fear to Fun in the Organic Kitchen by Donna Cohn Viertel Eating healthy doesn’t have to take a lot of time, effort, money, or knowledge. Not after a class with certified nutrition counselor and whole foods chef, Holly Anne Shelowitz. “People know it’s important to eat healthy,” explained Holly. “A lot of people believe […]

Artificial Sweeteners Gone Sour? By Lorrie Klosterman You’ve had a great workout, pushing yourself to generate an impressive sweat and a formidable thirst. You fancy a carbonated beverage, and after all that work to keep the pounds off, you choose sugar-free. And surely you could splurge on just a little ice cream – better yet, […]

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Ah, November–the time we round the year’s bend and start careening full-tilt toward the holidays. And of course Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah bring good times with family and friends–which often involve sitting around a cozy table or lavish buffet consuming copious amounts of food and drink. Fast-forward to New Year’s […]

Vegetarians finding flexibility in their diets BY SACHI FUJIMORI A strict vegetarian as a teenager, Sierra Shafer now counts herself as a meat eater, with a few caveats: the animals must be raised on local, sustainable farms, or caught ethically, like the venison steaks she gets from her friend, a bow hunter. And she eats […]

Curbing the Sweet Tooth “Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you.” Even endearments in our culture, such as “honey” and “sweetie” reflect our obsession with sweets, says Holly Anne Shelowitz. Sugar is an acceptable addiction in our culture, despite the serious damage that over-consumption can have on our health, […]