Good Fat Foods! Good fats are definitely worth paying attention to. First of all, their flavors are great. Second of all, they are simple foods without additives, and third, they can keep your heart and brain healthy in a big way. Good fats are what are technically called unsaturated fats and they come from plants or fish. You have lots of options in choosing good fat foods so this is good news. Fish is a Good Fat Food! Fish are a fun study nutritionally. Some are so lean that they burst with lots of protein and have almost no fat at all. Other fish are not so lean and they burst with … [Read more...] about Fish is a Good Fat Food!
Back to School with Healthier Eating in Focus
Back to School is here. If you have children between the ages of 5-18 then you know what an important season it is. My sister, Sue, is a private tutor in Pennsylvania, and in this blog we’ve decided to share some of our knowledge and experience regarding the connection between eating nutritiously and succeeding in school. Eating healthfully increases the probability that your school aged son or daughter will stay alert in the classroom and remain strong mentally through a long busy day. By eating simple fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and dairy foods your school aged child … [Read more...] about Back to School with Healthier Eating in Focus
Mix Up Your Meals in September!
In September Let’s Celebrate: Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month Eat Chicken Month National Mushroom Month Whole Grains Month With Meals Like These: Entrée Salad: Spinach + Soy Beans (Edamame) + Dried Cranberries + Grilled Chicken + Cooked/Chilled Quinoa Soup & Sandwich: Cup of Butternut Squash Soup & Whole Wheat Pita stuffed with Grilled or Sautéed Portabella Mushroom + Tomatoes + Sprouts + Cucumbers Foil Packets on the Grill: Lightly spray a sheet of aluminum foil with oil, then add cut-up broccoli, onion, zucchini or yellow squash. Sprinkle with herbs, … [Read more...] about Mix Up Your Meals in September!
Summer Dinners!
The Best Summer Dinners get you in-and-out of the kitchen! In the summer, I'm a big believer in getting myself and my family fed and then moving on to other fun stuff like gardening, bicycling around the neighborhood or taking a dip in the pool. Getting in-and-out of the kitchen quickly is definitely my plan. This can be challenging, though, so here are 5 summer dinners ideas for you to try. 1. Stacked-up Summer Dinner: This is fun to do and filling. Get out what you have on hand and stack it up! I like a stack like the one pictured here: salad greens, leftover cooked chicken, … [Read more...] about Summer Dinners!
Shopping Cart Smarts!
Ways to Shop for More Nutrition & Less 'Fluff' 1. Never ever shop when you are hungry...because your choices will suffer. Here are 3 tips to help you over this hurdle. 2. Slow down and think about every choice. You'll be amazed how this improves the quality of what's in your cart. 3. Check items off your list as you think through how you will use them in your meal or snack. It's a great way to reduce food waste. 4. Count up your fruits and vegetables - fresh, canned, dried, frozen. Do you have one of each for all days of the week? 5. Watch for discounts. Then, ask yourself … [Read more...] about Shopping Cart Smarts!
Easy Ways With Asparagus !
What are your favorite green veggies? When I ask my clients this question, most of them say 'green beans' or 'broccoli.' Then I show them a list of other green veggie options and asparagus is at the top of the list. Not that asparagus is the best green choice, but it starts with 'A' ... If you want to branch out and try something new and seasonal this spring, let it be asparagus! Nutrition advantages of asparagus! For starters, the calories in asparagus are few. How few? Steamed plain, there are only 3 calories in one spear, or about 25 calories in 5 ounces. Beyond the calories, … [Read more...] about Easy Ways With Asparagus !