Spring HAS NOT Sprung

Posted on March 5, 2010 - Filed Under healthy lifestyle | Leave a Comment

I really thought spring was on it’s way sooner rather than later. We’ve had some beautiful days here the last few days and I’ve been able to run outside (comfortably) and even go on walks with my wife and daughter in the evenings. Spring is here…. nope.
Then it starts pounding snow yesterday and continuing through […]

December Food Journal: Day 3

Posted on December 4, 2009 - Filed Under food journal | 2 Comments

Food Journal: December 3, 2009

Cereal in the morning. Needed something quick.

Grapes in the morning.

Business lunch at Fuddrucker’s. Grilled chicken sandwich. Lots of veggies.

Grilled pork with zucchini and tomato on top. Whole wheat pasta also.

Cereal again.

December Food Journal: Day 2

Posted on December 3, 2009 - Filed Under food journal | 2 Comments

Food Journal for December 2, 2009:

Had this smoothie first thing in the morning. 1 banana, 1 apple, a bunch of frozen strawberries, a bunch of grapes, 1 cup of skim milk, and a bit of vanilla yogurt. So good. This was the first time that I added grapes. It was a good addition.

My in-laws and my […]

Happy Thanksgiving Eve

Posted on November 25, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition, healthy lifestyle | 1 Comment

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I bet everyone is getting excited for all the family, food and traditions. I know I am.
I’m hoping to get up early and get a good run in and then hang out with the family, watch some sports and eat some good food.
If you’re trying to eat healthier and need some […]

Food for Thought

Posted on November 11, 2009 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition, Vegetables | 2 Comments

I’m a proud daddy. My little girl is 8 months old and is now crawling. Pretty exciting stuff. Here she is having a mouthful of something. Probably bananas.
My wife and I obviously try to take care of the little one as best we can. That includes feeding her healthy food, making sure she gets her […]

Fruit and Veggie Poll

Posted on November 5, 2009 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition, Polls, Vegetables | 3 Comments

Just a quick poll to see how you did yesterday. If you don’t know what a serving is, here’s a quick reference guide. Be honest.

[Can’t see the poll? Go here to vote].

Who Likes Mushrooms?

Posted on November 3, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition, Vegetables | 2 Comments

When was the last time you had mushrooms? If it has been a while, you may wanna grab some. They’re good for you!
I don’t remember liking them much as a kid, but now I want them every night. I don’t know how else to prepare them, so I usually just slice them and cook them […]

Eating Habits

Posted on October 9, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition, healthy lifestyle | 2 Comments

We all know that genes play a role in obesity and risks for obesity. Time to stop blaming the genes, though. Lifestyle matters.
A study that is soon to be published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that even if someone has the FTO gene, their risk of obesity is only increased if their fat […]

Consumption of Fruits and Veggies

Posted on September 29, 2009 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition, Vegetables | Leave a Comment

Percentage of U.S. adults aged ≥ 18 years who consumed fruit two or more times per day and vegetables three or more times per day, by state, 2007. Range (8.8% to 20.1%). Source here.
Just a reminder to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. They taste good and are good for you. You already know that.