Dec
30
Are Dietitians Ever Going to Stop Talking about Food Portions?
December 30, 2009 | 6 Comments
My husband and I decided to treat ourselves, without the toddler mess, with a nice, romantic, upscale dinner.
We headed to the city to one of my friend’s favorite fancy restaurants and ordered the three course meal: appetizer, entree, and dessert.
The appetizer portion was skimpy, “it’s ok, it’s just the appetizer,” I thought. But when the [...]
Dec
28
The Truth About Omega-3 Pills
December 28, 2009 | 2 Comments
The fact that people pop nutritional pills–regardless of what they are–concerns me. Not that I’m against supplements; they can be used for good reasons. But often, people take them without much research, without medical supervision, and without a real need.
There’s one thing I am against though; taking the easy way out of eating real good [...]
Dec
25
Can You Eat Your Way Out of Prostate Cancer?
December 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Risk factors for developing prostate cancer are being over 65 years old, African-American, and having a father, son, or brother diagnosed with the disease. While you can’t prevent aging or change your race or family, you can make lifestyle changes reduce your risk.
My article Prostate Cancer and Nutrition–Is There A Link? published last week at [...]
Dec
22
Pomegranate: Take 2!
December 22, 2009 | 5 Comments
I tried two of the recipes posted in my original post on pomegranates, Pomegranates… Is the Buzz Real?
Although I made some modifications to both recipes featured here, I’m admitting that they are originally not mine!
The Roasted Salmon with Pomegranate and Avocado Salsa turned out really well. The instructions were not easy to follow, so I [...]
Dec
19
If Only We Chew Like Our Kids!
December 19, 2009 | 3 Comments
Photo by: The Raggy Rat
Now that our son can share many of our adult foods, we’re getting into the habit of eating meals together. It encourages him to try new foods and forces us to choose healthy options. After all, he wants to eat what we do.
One day while we were having sandwiches for lunch, [...]
Dec
16
Pomegranates… Is the Buzz Real?
December 16, 2009 | 5 Comments
There is promising research on the benefits of pomegranates for heart health and prostate cancer. In a small study, drinking 8 ounces of 100% pomegranate juice a day reduced plaque buildup and blood pressure. Another small study showed a reduction in LDL cholesterol oxidation–a process by which its chemical form transforms into one that increases [...]
Dec
11
The Best Cereal for Your Kids
December 11, 2009 | 9 Comments
My friend was concerned that her kids only like chocolate cereals and won’t eat regular corn flakes. She asks, “are chocolate cereals healthy?”
To answer her question, I compared two common cereals: General Mills Cocoa Puffs and Kellogg’s Corn Flakes.
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
General Mills Cocoa Puffs
Serving size
1 cup/ 28 g
¾ cup/ 27 g
Calories
100
100
Total [...]
Dec
11
Spice Up Your Oatmeal
December 11, 2009 | 9 Comments
Plain oatmeal can get old. And flavored varieties have too much sugar. Start with Quaker Quick Oats (or any fast cooking oats) and make a different, warm, soothing oatmeal every day of the week! For extra sweetness, honey makes perfect.
Monday: Banana Pecan
Mix oats with milk and microwave. Add slices of fresh banana and coarsely chopped [...]
Dec
8
Heading for the Open Buffet? 6 Strategies to Take Charge
December 8, 2009 | 2 Comments
Your friends are heading to that restaurant with the endless buffet. The food is great, many entrees to try, and appetizers and desserts are included. Who wouldn’t want that deal?
You, trying to make healthier food decisions.
An open buffet is the weight-watcher, healthy-eater nightmare. Lumps of food, captivating aromas, and stacks of plates begging you to [...]
Dec
6
Who's Making You Fat? Your Man or Your Girlfriends?
December 6, 2009 | 4 Comments
Most likely your girlfriends.
In a study published in Appetite, women took in more calories when eating with another woman, or a group of women, than with a man.
Even in groups, when a male was around, women ate less. In fact, as the number of men in the group increased, the fewer calories women consumed.
That should [...]
