Want to balance your day with a sandwich that bursts with nutrients, fiber and protein? Here are a few tips to build a healthier sandwich: Start off by choosing whole grains, read the ingredient list to make sure the word “whole” is in front of wheat, oats or rye, otherwise you’re not eating whole grain bread. Beat the boredom of bread by…
Be Your Healthiest This Thanksgiving Don’t let the temptation of a Thanksgiving feast ruin your healthy diet. Try these suggestions for a healthy Thanksgiving meal. Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving 1: Watch your portions. Take it easy with the carb-laden dishes such as stuffing and mashed potatoes. A serving of most carb-containing foods is: 1 small dinner roll, ½ cup mashed potatoes,…
Summer time is here so you know what that means, the kids/grandkids are begging you to go to the amusement park or fair. But between the cotton candy, chili fries, hot dogs and nachos, you are destined for a damaging day packed full of empty high calorie snacks and food. Eating right at an amusement park can seem like an impossible…
Eating to Control Your Blood Sugar Eating to control your blood sugar isn’t just for people with diabetes; it is an important way to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and it promotes satiety, increased energy and weight loss. I’m a big fan of prevention, so I’m on board with the idea that we should all eat as though we have diabetes. Controlling blood sugar…
Greek yogurt a fantastic food that can be used in recipes to decrease calories, pump up the calcium, protein and reduce fat. Greek yogurt is high in protein and calcium with the added benefit of helping you feel full longer. A full tummy is a happy tummy and in turn lead to weight loss. Here are some great ways to add Greek…
The count down to Christmas is finally here and children around the world will be leaving Santa treats to fuel him for his ride. But don’t forget Santa needs good nutrition too! Just think about how many homes Santa stops at dropping off gifts and drinking a glass of whole milk and two cookies at every stop. Santa will most likely consume more than 7 billion calories…
Celebrating Chanukah? The traditional food for a Chanukah celebration is eating latkes, and for those of you who celebrate Chanukah you may find it difficult to enjoy your favorite holiday food and follow a lowfat diet. I’m excited to tell you, you too can enjoy eating latkes by making this recipe low in fat, high in fiber and Vitamin A. …
Body image is how we feel about our bodies. Whatever their size or weight, children and teens can develop either a positive or negative view of their bodies from a very early age. Body image disturbances begin as early as preschool, so parents need to play a pivotal role in promoting a positive body image for children. Young people with a positive…
Before you send your kids out the door and off to school there may be something they’re missing – and it’s not their backpacks or lunches! Eating breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Kids who eat breakfast are more alert, perform better on school tests and have fewer behavior problems than kids who skip breakfast. Conversely, breakfast…
Unplanned random snacking can lead to problems, especially with weight. Nonstop snacking interferes with kids’ appetites and can disrupt their natural instinct to experience hunger and fullness. On the other hand, snacks can actually help kids achieve a healthy weight when they are timed correctly. Most children and teens need to eat every three to four hours throughout the day. …