A sandwich can be a quick and easy thing to make for lunch and is very portable if you looking for things to take to work. Lunch meats like turkey, ham, chicken and roast beef are some very lean protein options. However, there can be some downsides to purchasing some of these highly processed meats. […]
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Learning to Cook: Resources to Make Home-Cooked Meals a Reality
Home-cooked meals seem to be becoming more and more a thing of the past. In fact, the average American family spends 40% of their food budget on foods eaten outside of the house, and many of the foods they are eating at home are prepackaged foods that just need to be heated. Eating out and […]
Recipe: Pumpkin Ginger Bread
I would like to share a great recipe for a bread that is perfect for the fall/winter seasons…Pumpkin Ginger Bread. I love cooking with pumpkin because not only does it taste great, but it is tremendously healthy. It is a good source of fiber, and it’s loaded with antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin C, […]
Snickers Bar vs. Slim Fast Bar: Are They Really All that Different?
My last post, I wrote about one of my favorite products I tried at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food and Nutrition Conference this year. This week, I am doing the opposite, and I am going to write about a product that I would not recommend. At the conference, there were so many nutrition […]
Cooking With Herbs and Spices Just Got Easier: Product Review
Last week, I attended the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic’s Annual Conference (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association). I enjoy going to the conference because I learn about some of the most up-to-date nutrition research and trends, and I also get to sample new food products that are on the market. Over the next […]
Are Your Food Choices Influencing Your Child’s Health?
Many parents are very concerned with their children’s eating habits. They often want to know how to get their children to eat more “healthy foods” and/or how to limit their intake of “junk foods”. They get concerned about whether their kids are eating enough to meet their nutrient needs and/or if their kids are eating […]
Beans: They are Good for More Than Just Your Heart
Beans are an incredibly nutrient-packed food and they are also a very affordable ingredient when cooking on a budget (not to mention the great taste and texture that they add to many popular dishes). Some of the health benefits of beans come from the following properties: They are high in fiber which helps keeps our […]
Can I Eat Anything I Want with Exercise? A Closer Look at the Calories In vs. Calories Out Equation
Many people falsely believe that because they exercise that they can eat anything that they want and they will meet their weight loss goals or will be able to maintain their weight. This is simply not the case because it is very easy to “undo” the hard work that you put in at the gym […]
Protein: Updates on Recommended Levels and Timing of Intakes
In the latest issue of my Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Newsletter, I read in interesting article with some updates to the current protein recommendations. To start, it is important to understand that one of the main functions of protein in the body is to build and maintain muscle mass. Without adequate protein each day, […]
Caffeine Content of Foods and Effects in the Body
Caffeine naturally occurs in many beverages and foods such as coffee, tea, chocolate, etc. If you are one of the many people who rely on caffeine’s stimulant to get yourself moving in the morning, you may have wondered how much is too much. To start, let’s take a look at what caffeine does in your […]