A Challenge... It is a challenge for most of us to choose nutritious foods day-after-day. Time gets in the way ~ planning, or lack of it, gets in the way ~ life gets in the way. A Goal... There are excellent reasons to make nutrition a top priority for you and your busy family. Good health depends on it ~ feeling great depends on it ~ enjoying life depends on it. A Call to Action... It's Nutrition Month and everyone can benefit from making healthy choices in the grocery store and on their meal plate. Make it a family project to write a menu plan, organize that shopping list, … [Read more...] about Eat Right ~ It’s Nutrition Month!
Your Grocery Basket — What’s in it?
Grocery Shopping Know-How Do you ever look in other people's grocery baskets? Do you ever really look at what's in yours? Here are a few pointers for a flavorful & healthful basket every trip: Produce tip: 'Flavor boosters' include fresh garlic, garlic, lemons, limes, green onions, sweet peppers, fennel. Use these to add a ton of flavor and nutrients galore. Bakery tip: Pick up whole wheat pita because it's affordable and versatile for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack attacks. Deli tip: Make a simple meal from the deli with this menu: sliced lean roast beef or turkey breast … [Read more...] about Your Grocery Basket — What’s in it?
New Year’s Resolutions – Dried fruit is an easy one!
Late January Resolutions On January 1, New Year's Resolutions are easy to make and easy to keep. As the month moves on, it's not always the case. If you're looking for a way to keep the momentum going for a healthier lifestyle, then get to know dried fruit. Not only is it highly nutritious, but it tastes great and is affordable. Dried Fruit is Versatile and Flavorful How do you enjoy dried fruit? What are your favorites? I like raisins and dried cranberries (aka craisins) on cooked oatmeal for breakfast, mixed up with walnuts as a munching snack and added to muffin batter before … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions – Dried fruit is an easy one!
New US Dietary Guidelines – Try more green veggies for starters
New 2010 US Dietary Guidelines Challenge Us All Last Monday, the USDA revealed new advice for all healthy Americans over the age of 2 ~ the 2010 US Dietary Guidelines. This sort of advice comes to us every 5 years after a large investment in human and financial resources by the government. In the most positive sense, it serves as a challenge for us to make healthier choices at the supermarket and on our meal plates, all with the aim of better health and quality of life. This time, there is a slew of advice directed at reducing obesity since it underlies so many chronic and serious health … [Read more...] about New US Dietary Guidelines – Try more green veggies for starters
Grocery Shopping 101: Hydrating Drinks
Why choose hydrating drinks? Get this -- Our bodies are about 75% water. Our brains are about 75% water. And, we lose a significant amount of water every day under normal circumstances and good health. How can we replace these liquids? -- by choosing hydrating drinks. How can we maintain our well-being? -- by choosing hydrating drinks. What drinks are hydrating? Water is a top choice as a hydrating drink. Beyond the water faucet or fountain, consider these from the grocery store: 1% or fat free milk, decaffeinated tea or coffee, 100% fruit juice and water - bottled with or without … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping 101: Hydrating Drinks
It’s Pumpkin Time!
Fall, Pumpkins & Kids! There's nothing more fun than carving a beautiful, orange pumpkin into a fun jack-o-lantern. Kids love the funny faces while watchful parents guard the sharp knife. Everyone enjoys pumpkin season ~ picking one out ~carving it ~ cooking with it in the kitchen! Pumpkins Offer Great Nutrition! If you're looking for a vegetable that's low in calories and high in health-promoting antioxidants like vitamin A, then pumpkin is the answer. Pumpkins are a hard, Fall squash that offers powerful nutrition with tasty flavor. In seasons of the year when fresh pumpkins are … [Read more...] about It’s Pumpkin Time!