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Debunking the Gluten-Free Myth
What is Gluten Exactly? Gluten is a general name for proteins found in wheat, which assist with dough elasticity, making dough pliable. Essentially, it is the glue that holds the product together. Eliminating gluten from products involves using other starches such as corn and potato starch and using alternative gluten-free grains like amaranth. Who is the Gluten-Free Diet For? For those…
How To: Keep Your Little Ones Healthy During Summer
As the end of the school year is nearing and summertime is just around the corner, I am sure many of you are busy making plans for your children over the summer. Whether it is enrolling your kids in camp, summer school or just letting them hangout at home, we need to begin planning for the summer. Although schools have gotten a…
How To: Enjoy Guilt-Free Birthday Parties for your Little Ones
Are you like me and cringe simply thinking about the foods served at children’s birthday parties? Sugary treats, multiple handfuls of salty chips, and unhealthy juice punches to name a few. While these tasty treats are fine to eat once in a while, kids can overload on these nutritional no-no’s if they attend a birthday bash weekly, as our kids so often do…
How to Keep It Healthy: Foods to Support Detoxification
It’s January and you’re ready for a fresh start. For many the word “detox” comes to mind when thinking about starting a New Year. However, the word “detox” tends to freak us out, because we imagine a diet of nothing but liquids. Good news, you can help your body detox just by eating differently. 1. Cut down on sugar– Consuming high amounts of sugar contributes to inflammation…
How to Keep It Healthy: Sushi Style
Sushi a “light” fare? Sushi a traditional Japanese cuisine has gained popularity, and is thought of by many people as a light and lean meal option; however some of its health benefits were lost when they “Americanized” sushi and added mayo sauces and deep-fried the rolls. Tips to keep sushi healthy: 1: Skip the tempura roll. A nice fancy name for “fried”…
What’s the Skinny on Halloween Candy? <100 Calorie Halloween Treats
Frightened of Halloween Candy? Don’t Be! Here are some Halloween treats low in calories. 100 Calorie Halloween Treats • 2 snack size snicker bars- 90 calories, 4 grams fat, 12 grams sugar • 1 tootsie roll pop-60 calories, 0 gram fat, 10 grams sugar • 2 mini reese’s cups- 80 calories, 5 grams fat, 10 grams sugar • 7 gummi bears- 70 calories,…
Back To School: Healthy Lunches for Kids
Ways to Add Nutrition to Your Child’s Lunch Box It’s that time again, get ready, get set and go pack those lunches because the kids are going back to school. Like so many moms, you’re once again faced with searching through the refrigerator and cupboard grabbing for anything you can find; often unappealing, dull and not necessarily nutritious. Planning lunches can be easy by following…
Boost Nutrition to Fight Cravings, Fatigue and Fogginess
Wouldn’t it be nice if getting a dietary checkup were as easy as getting a physical exam? Unfortunately, with the exception of blood tests for anemia, there are no assessments that accurately estimate your nutritional status. So how do you know if your diet is lacking in essential nutrients? Some signs are right in front of you-fatigue, cravings and mental fogginess. Low…
Not All Nutrition “Experts” Are Created Equal
Hearing that someone is a “nutritionist” often makes the public think that they’re educated and trained in nutrition and health issues. But in many states, titles like “nutritionist” and “diet counselor” are not regulated, so people who are not qualified to give accurate nutrition advice use terms like these. Many “nutritionists” have little if any actual nutrition training or just mail-order credentials….
Finding the Best Energy Bar
You set out to your local grocery store to purchase an energy bar and inevitably stumble upon a sea of options. Feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the plethora of health claims, you quickly buy an eye-catching bar with an appealing flavor. But did you really get the snack to suit your needs? Before making a purchase, think about why you are eating that…