Smart Snacking is Key to Maintaining Healthy Weight
Are you determined that 2010 is your year to achieve and maintain a healthy weight? If so, the best choice you can make is to become a ‘smart snacker’! Eating three small snacks (about 150 calories each) a day will help keep you feeling full and prevent the feeling that you are depriving yourself of the energy you need to operate at your best. Here are some easy snack ideas to make healthy snacking part of your everyday routine: 6 oz low fat yogurt sprinkled with 1 tablespoon of...
Read MoreWin Big with 30 Minute Meals
Cooking doesn’t have to be an all day process; it can be something that you do in thirty minutes or less when you get home from work. Choose things that are precut, premixed, or frozen for your convenience. Be sure to check the food label of the premixed or frozen items to ensure that extra salt and fat has not been added in the form of sauces or seasoning. There are many side dishes and frozen vegetables that can be prepared within minutes to go with a nice piece of grilled lean meat. ...
Read MorePack a Healthy Lunch (For Your Child or Yourself!)
Packing your own lunch is a cost-effective way to make a step toward a healthier lifestyle. It can be a great way to incorporate more fruits and veggies in your kids’ lunches, and control calories in your own. Avoiding processed foods in the cafeteria or vending machine helps you avoid excess fat and sodium, which can lead to bloating and that ‘sluggish’ feeling later in the day. The lunch you pack should incorporate as many as the food groups as possible, which can be made easier by...
Read MoreFall Produce is Nutrient-Rich
Fall Produce is Nutrient-Rich Fall produce like pumpkins, acorn squash and sweet potatoes are super rich in beta-carotene. Your body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A which has antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage. Vitamin A is important for maintaining a healthy immune system. It’s November – and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Here is a delicious nutrient-rich treat to serve to your guests – and only...
Read MoreKONO 101.1 Public Affairs Interview
I had the privilege of being invited to the KONO 101.1 Public Affairs show this past Sunday, October 30 by host Steven Sellers. We talked about tips for healthy eating during the holiday, especially for those of you living in the San Antonio area. You can go to the KONO 101.1 Public Affairs page or you can listen to it here: Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in...
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