Archive for the 'Nutrition' Category
Roasted Asparagus and Sweet Potato Fries
Posted on October 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition, Vegetables | 1 Comment
Here’s part of what we had for dinner last night (sorry not a great pic –with my cell phone). Sweet potato fries and roasted asparagus. Click on the link for the sweet potato fries recipe that we use and here’s how we do the asparagus:
1. Rinse off asparagus and break off the ends.
2. Put on a […]
I am Not a Perfect Eater
Posted on October 6, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 4 Comments
Why is it that people are more concerned with what I eat than what they eat? Is it because they think I am a health nut? Is it because it’s easier for them to watch what I eat rather than what they are eating?
Yesterday we were invited over to my in-laws for dinner. During the […]
You Can Eat Carbs. I Promise.
Posted on September 29, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 2 Comments
This morning I came across an article in the Health/Fitness section of msn.com where a reader asked why a lot of people, including nutritionists, promote reducing calories instead of reducing carbs for weight loss. The reader claimed that research has proven low-carb diets to be the best way to lose weight.
The fitness expert responding to […]
Soda and You
Posted on September 23, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 4 Comments
How many cans of soda have you had today? This week? This month? For some, it may be none, for some, it may be a lot.
In case you haven’t heard, soda and soft drinks are not that good for you. Here’s what Marion Nestle says in What to Eat (yup, still reading it and still […]
Kids and Healthy Eating
Posted on September 19, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 3 Comments
I’m still reading Marion Nestle’s What To Eat and I am really enjoying it. Here’s a part I found interesting:
It’s amazing the way foods are marketed to kids these days. Special cereals, crackers, and “fun” food line the shelves. It’s easy to think that kids need these “kid foods.”
According to Nestle, the Dietary Guidelines and […]
Fast Food Wisdom
Posted on September 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 1 Comment
Leslie Bonci, a registered dietitian and director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on eating fast food (source here):
Let’s be honest, we can’t always make a healthy, home cooked meal. Sometimes it’s just not possible. Sometimes fast food may be the only option, and when it is, be smart about it. […]
My Photo Food Journal
Posted on September 10, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition, Weight Control | 4 Comments
A couple of days ago I read some blog posts about how a Photo Food Journal could be more effective than a regular food journal. Basically, a photo food journal is just a food journal with pictures. I was intrigued by what I read and decided to give it a shot.
Check out HealthHabits and DietBlog […]
What is Fiber?
Posted on September 8, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 2 Comments
Simply stated, fiber is a carbohydrate that can’t be digested. It has been shown to decrease the risk of developing obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other digestive disorders, including diverticulitis and constipation.
There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Both types are good for us and each have plenty of health benefits […]
Faux Wheat Bread
Posted on September 4, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 3 Comments
Hey, how’s your wheat bread? Nice and healthy? Maybe, maybe not. Go to pretty much any supermarket and you will see the bread area lined with loaves of all kinds of bread -especially wheat breads.
With all the options of breads and wheat breads, it’s easy to get confused about which type of bread to select […]
I Like Watermelon
Posted on September 2, 2008 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition | 2 Comments
Fact. Watermelon is mostly water, which provides good hydration for our bodies.
Fact. Watermelon contains high amounts of lycopene.
Fact. Watermelon contains vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
Fact. Watermelon is good for us.
Can you tell that I’m a huge fan of watermelon? Not only does it taste good, but it’s pretty darn good for the body […]
