It's small habits that add up to big nutrition wins. So, try one or more of these tips, consistently, for a beautiful shift to feeling better with quality nutrition. We celebrate Nutrition Month in March and yet moving in the direction of healthier, every day nutrition is a goal to shoot for. More energy, more joy in eating, more good reports from the doctor are what we all want -- so go for a subtle shift in your nutrition this month and then keep going with it all year long. 10 Tips for Nutrition Month...and All Year Long Wake up and drink a glass of water Work in a fruit … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Nutrition Month and Healthier Nutrition All Year Long
Better Nutrition Quality this Summer and 3 Meals to Try
Summer is a great time to focus on healthy, tasty food. So, here's a 'how to' on boosting the nutrition quality of what you choose this season. With each new season come opportunities to eat well. Summer is in the spotlight here as an example of a time for identifying favorite foods and then raising the bar on their nutrition quality. Better nutrition may involve re-making a recipe by substituting healthier ingredients. Or, re-making the sides for a meal can have a positive impact on its nutrition quality, too. Summer Favorites ... Made into Healthier Meals with a Nutrition … [Read more...] about Better Nutrition Quality this Summer and 3 Meals to Try
An Orange a Day and Good Nutrition Tips for the Holidays
What gets you out of bed in the morning? It could be a sweet and nutritious orange! There are lots and lots of fruits and vegetables to choose from and all are good, smart choices for their flavor and nutrition. Yet, as the colder season of the year arrives, there may be no better choice than a fresh orange, mandarin, tangelo, tangerine or other orange-colored citrus fruit. 'Nutrition Resume' of an Orange, medium, approx 65 calories 1 grams protein 15 grams carbohydrate, including 17 grams sugars 0 fat 3 grams fiber 90 milligrams vitamin C 295 International Units … [Read more...] about An Orange a Day and Good Nutrition Tips for the Holidays
How to Start a New Nutrition Plan and Succeed
Every January, when we turn over the calendar to a new year, there seems to be a natural starting point for positive change. If you've been waiting to start fresh in the New Year then here's a layered approach to new and better nutrition. Is it rocket science...no. Is it a 30-day, get-it-done-fast diet... no. Is it a gradual lifestyle shift to feeling better....yes. Is it full of joyful and delicious food adventures... yes! And, yes, to asking for the assistance of a nutrition pro, like me. A new nutrition plan can be overwhelming and getting compassionate, customized help can be … [Read more...] about How to Start a New Nutrition Plan and Succeed
Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling & 3 Easy Meal Plans to Try
If you struggle with ideas for healthier nutrition, try this: hire a registered dietitian and go for colorful food. Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling If you're like most of my clients then there's a certain mystery about how to get help for improving your nutrition. There's finding a good fit with a qualified professional. There's the insurance piece. And, there's the difficulty in explaining what you need in terms of counseling. Here is a how-to for taking the mystery out of nutritional counseling and 3 meal plans to get you started with healthier nutrition right … [Read more...] about Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Counseling & 3 Easy Meal Plans to Try
Food Textures and a Recipe for Fresh Pickles
Food textures can add to the enjoyment of eating so be sure to try all of them. Common Food Textures Do you notice the crunchy or squishy texture of a food when you eat it? Do you cook pasta to 'al dente' texture? Do you prefer a soft and juicy pear or one that is unripe and crunches like an apple? Have you overcooked a fish filet and noticed that its texture is tough? Crumbly, firm, mushy, creamy, chewy are a few other texture terms that we can use to describe a food, depending on what it is. For each of us, the food's texture can add to the enjoyment of the eating experience. Same … [Read more...] about Food Textures and a Recipe for Fresh Pickles