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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 1 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.

Eat Us

Posted on September 11, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition, Vegetables | Leave a Comment

Eat the Rainbow

Posted on July 30, 2009 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition, Vegetables | Leave a Comment

“As a general rule, deeply colored fruits and vegetables contain higher levels of the beneficial pigments, but paler foods often contain different compounds (some antioxidants and phytochemicals are colorless). Eat a variety of produce in a rainbow of colors for best nutrition.”1

ShareMartha Schueneman, The Calorie, Carbohydrate, and Cholesterol Directory (Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, 2004), 121. [...]

The Debate Continues

Posted on June 25, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition | 3 Comments

“Isn’t information that can help you avoid obesity and diabetes as important as knowing how to wash your blouse?”
– Margot Wootan, director of nutrition policy for the nonpartisan Center for Science in the Public Interest [via here].
From an interesting article from Time about posting nutrition facts on menu boards and menus at fast food restaurants.
It’s [...]

The Cookie Monster

Posted on June 9, 2009 - Filed Under Fruit, Nutrition, Vegetables | Leave a Comment

We’re going old-school today. Here’s the Cookie Monster from Sesame Street throwin down some rhymes in 1987:

[Can't see the video? Go here].

Exercise is NOT a Waste of Time

Posted on May 7, 2009 - Filed Under Exercise, Heart Health, Nutrition, Weight Control | 14 Comments

To those who believe exercise is a waste of time: It’s not.
[Note: when I say "exercise" I mean in all of its forms and also include all physical activity].
While evidence may point to eating habits having a greater effect on weight loss than exercise alone, exercise should not be brushed aside.
Honestly, I get sick of hearing [...]