{"id":89438,"date":"2013-06-23T09:30:11","date_gmt":"2013-06-23T14:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=89438"},"modified":"2013-06-21T10:05:57","modified_gmt":"2013-06-21T15:05:57","slug":"food-blogger-spotlight-jackie-from-tasteovers-by-jackie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/food-blogger-spotlight-jackie-from-tasteovers-by-jackie\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Blogger Spotlight: Jackie from Tasteovers By Jackie"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Food<\/a>One of the best things about chef Jackie Newgent is that once she cooks you a delicious healthy meal, she can tell you exactly<\/em> why it’s so delicious and healthy. As a registered dietician and award-winning cookbook author, Jackie is considered a “culinary nutrition, diet, and green cuisine expert.” She is frequently featured on\u00a0Planet Green\u2019s Emeril Green and Martha Stewart Living Sirius Satellite Radio\u2019s Whole Living.<\/p>\n

On her food blog, Tasteovers by Jackie<\/strong>,<\/a> one of her favorite things to do is take a not-so-good-for-you recipe and give it a makeover. She never shies away from a challenge. Even decadent dishes like fettucini alfredo get a scrumptious healthy redo. Recently we spoke to Jackie about her blog.<\/p>\n

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Why did you start your food blog?<\/strong> I wanted to make sure everyone had access to my style of nutritious cooking, not just those that bought one of my cookbooks or attended my culinary classes. I love sharing and showcasing taste as the primary feature of better-for-you recipes.<\/p>\n

How would you describe your approach to eating\/health?<\/strong> I\u2019m passionate about a Mediterranean-style plant-based eating approach. I also enjoy exercising and am somewhat of a walking freak\u2014which is so important when you\u2019re around food as much as I am. But above all, taste always comes first. I\u2019m not a freak about eating a \u201cperfect\u201d diet. I feel that enjoyment is a key to healthful eating for a lifetime\u2014and a healthy life.<\/p>\n

Have you always had an interest in healthy food or did it come later in life?<\/strong> Yes, I had interest in \u201cgood eats\u201d from the practically the moment I could start speaking. My mother was a caterer and taught me the importance of food quality. I was her constant kitchen side-kick. Though my definition of \u201chealthy\u201d may have changed over the years, it\u2019s always been at the core of my eating philosophy.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite (or a few of your favorites) food\/ingredient to use in the kitchen?<\/strong> Well, I know I couldn\u2019t live without veggies. So any veggie that\u2019s in season is a must-have in my kitchen. As for staples, it\u2019s gotta be sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil. When you start with fresh ingredients, those two simple stapes–salt and oil\u2014are like culinary magic. A pinch or drizzle is all you need.<\/p>\n

Has blogging changed the way you view food and cooking?<\/strong> If so, how? Blogging hasn\u2019t changed my view. But it has made me realize that \u201cfancy\u201d isn\u2019t what most people want!\u00a0\"Jackie<\/a><\/p>\n

Favorite recipe to date?<\/strong> That\u2019s always the most impossible question for me to answer. But one of my favorite foods is avocado. So if I had a favorite, it\u2019s probably going to have avocado in it.<\/p>\n

Three Recipes You’d Like To Share With Our Readers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosemary Cauliflower “Steak” Parmesan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight Egg Spinach and Hash Brown Breakfast Strata<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Italian Veggie Submarine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jackie is the latest in our series of spotlights on healthy food bloggers<\/a><\/strong>. Be sure to check back next Sunday to meet another healthy food blogger in our midst.<\/em><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: Brittany Barr of Barr and Table<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: Michael Natkin of Herbivoracious\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Food Blogger Spotlight: Kathryne Taylor of Cookie and Kate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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