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Top 10 Nutrition Tips From A Registered Dietitian
There is no one food, drink or pill that can ensure optimal health. This list I have put together of my top dietary suggestions for staying healthy and living a healthier lifestyle will however, help aide you in achieving the results you desire. Eat breakfast everyday. Eat a breakfast that contains complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fat within one hour of rising….
Healthy Tip of the Week: How Food Can Help Your Children Concentrate!
Children who eat breakfast perform better in school than breakfast skippers. Breakfast eaters have more energy, greater concentration and perform better on school tests than kids who skip breakfast. A child’s overall nutrition improves when they eat breakfast. Children who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat or snack on fatty, sugary foods. A balanced breakfast is the key to supplying your…
Eating Your Way To A Lower Cholesterol
If you are struggling with trying to get your cholesterol down, lower cholesterol doesn’t always need to come from a pill. It’s possible to lower your cholesterol without medication; it just requires dietary and lifestyle changes, a much better option in my book. So swap out the cholesterol raising bacon and butter for cholesterol lowering foods. Try these cholesterol-lowering foods: Oatmeal contains…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Dietary Supplements
The best way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs are through eating a nutritionally balanced diet. However, sometimes a supplement may be necessary: You’re over 65 or older. As you get older, health problems can contribute to a poor diet making it difficult to get enough vitamins and minerals. Twenty percent of adults over 60 and 40% over 80…
6 Ways to Eat Less Sodium
Most of you know too much sodium in your diet can cause swelling, high blood pressure and other health problems. The dietary guidelines for Americans 2010 recommends adults consume no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium per day, but those with heart problems should consume no more than 1500 milligrams per day. However, the typical American consumes a whopping 3400 milligrams per…
Halloween Tricks & Treats: 5 Tips to Survive Candy Season
Halloween can be a scary holiday and we aren’t talking about all the ghosts and goblins! Candy pops up at just about every place you visit during October. It’s taunting you at the cleaners, the hair salon and even found at the receptionist desk at the doctors office. It’s almost impossible to escape it! Tricks for Halloween: Choose wisely. Some candies contain…
How to Avoid Feeling Like a Stuffed Turkey on Thanksgiving
Ever feel like you’ve been punched in the stomach after eating Thanksgiving dinner? Overeating is bound to happen if you don’t pay close attention to what you’re ingesting. Here are some helpful tips to combat a real pain in your gut this Thanksgiving. Remember Thanksgiving is NOT a Contest to see how much you can consume. If you are hosting the meal,…
Five Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The week between Christmas and New Years can be tough time to keep up your healthy eating habits. There are holiday treats everywhere. Many people have time off work, which can be an invitation to eat more and lots of extra time spent loafing on the sofa. Some advice on how you can be sure to NOT pack on post-Christmas pounds. Cut…
How to Reduce Your Family’s Added Sugar Intake
High sugar intake has been linked to everything from dental cavities to obesity to Type 2 diabetes to heart disease to other health conditions — many of which last into adulthood. Minimizing added sugar is a priority for many parents, but it’s not as simple as trading cookies and soda for fruit and water. Avoiding obvious sources is one thing, but…
4 Reasons Why Too Much Holiday Cheer Gives You a “Beer Belly”
I know it’s tough to dodge the social sips altogether but keep in mind boozing it up during the holidays can cause you to pack on the pounds and here’s why…. Alcohol makes your blood sugar drop. While you are busy with your social sips the liver is working very hard trying to metabolize the alcohol. In turn causing your blood…