Are you a fan of tea because of its flavor or because of its antioxidants and hydrating qualities...or, both? Sometimes, a food or beverage that's been around for centuries turns out to be a super good choice. Tea happens to be one of the best beverage choices you can make. Here's why: 10 Fun Facts About Tea All true tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. The first tea was 'discovered' in 2737 BC, in China, per Chinese legend. In the 16th Century, tea made its way to Europe via the Portuguese. In the early 20th Century, an American accidentally invented the first tea bag, … [Read more...] about Tea is a Healthier Hot Beverage
Salad Tips from the Grocery Store
One healthy choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner is a salad and the grocery store has tons of ways to jazz it up. Salads are a food choice that spans a wide range of colors, textures, and nutrition. There's nothing wrong with relying on them, meal-after-meal, and yet getting in a rut with what's in your salad can make it more-or-less boring. So, let's explore how to jazz them up with some ingredients from your everyday grocery store. Find Salad Ingredients at the Grocery Store and Then Try Them All Fresh Produce All varieties of triple-washed greens such as spinach, baby kale, … [Read more...] about Salad Tips from the Grocery Store
A Big Thank You to Nutrition Pros
Have you thanked your Registered Dietitian for helping you feel better, grocery shop smarter, gain cooking skills, and lead a healthier life every day? There are so many ways to be a better you. Some of them have to do with feeling better and aging with fewer health issues and these are with you day-by-day. The nutrition professionals who are most qualified to guide you to achieve healthier lifestyle goals like these, by learning about food, nutrition, and cooking, are called registered dietitians. Registered Dietitians Specialize There are a host of specialties that are available … [Read more...] about A Big Thank You to Nutrition Pros
How to Add Nutrition with Crunch to Lunch
If your sandwich lunch is getting old or your reheated leftovers-for-lunch plan is putting you to sleep then it's time for a change. It's time to add crunch to your lunch. Lunch is truly an opportunity for jazzed up nutrition. It's an eating occasion to look forward to, rather than one to put you to sleep. Texture is the name of the game for tingling your taste buds and challenging your jaws and teeth with a chewing workout. Here are 3 big tips for adding texture and pleasure to your midday meal and to keep it simple with good nutrition, too. 3 Tips that Add Nutrition with Crunch to … [Read more...] about How to Add Nutrition with Crunch to Lunch
3 Nutrition Strategies for a Less Hectic Fall
Fall is a busy season so stay flexible and keep-it-simple at mealtime. Good nutrition isn't easy these days. In fact many of us are stretched and stressed as school kicks off this fall. Kitchen routines are off-schedule and snacking is 24/7. Normal family and friend dinners seem like past history. When your kitchen seems like a chaotic place then it's time to turn to better nutrition. Do it to feel better; do it to create a calmer household; do it to stay healthy in the months ahead, and do it to help kids' succeed academically. Here are 3 nutrition strategies for you -- so, get ready to … [Read more...] about 3 Nutrition Strategies for a Less Hectic Fall
7 Ways to Enjoy Apples and Pears in Healthy Meals
Is there anything nicer about late summer and fall than new-season apples and pears? I don't think so. Most people know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But, did you know that a pear a day can do the same? Apples and pears share a nutritional benefit called fiber which is especially important to digestive health, nutrient absorption, and appetite control. In fact, if you eat a medium sized apple or pear, you'll consume 5-6 grams of fiber along with about 100 calories. Also, there are plant-based phytochemicals in apples and pears and research shows that they can protect us … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Enjoy Apples and Pears in Healthy Meals