October 2008
Eating Right, When Money is Tight
Everyone is concerned with saving money and you shouldn’t have to spend extra on great food. Planning ahead and spending a little extra time comparing prices can save you enough money to afford to go out and eat every now and then.
Keeping Sandwiches in the Freezer
Freezing sandwiches can be an easy way to keep your favorite snack on hand without having to worry about the bread spoiling. Many busy moms and those dealing with chronic illnesses that leave them dealing with fatigue can benefit from preparing sandwiches ahead of time and freezing them until needed.
This article provides you with some easy tips for using, storing, and growing your own fresh herbs. Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavor and color to any dish without adding extra calories or sodium.
September 2008
Exercising the Brain and the Body
Exercising is not only great for the body but it can help keep your brain active and sharp. This study supports that even after a stroke; patients who walked on a treadmill appeared to be “retraining” their brains. Take a thirty minute walk or ride a bicycle to keep your mind and your body healthy.
Adding steps and activities to your day can help burn those extra, mindless calories that we consume each day. A few extra steps here and there can really add up at the end of the day. Try to be as active as you can throughout the week and find a fun activity that provides you with some great exercise on the weekends.
Working Vegetables Into Your Diet
Even eating 1 cup fresh vegetables with a little olive oil based dressing can count as a serving of vegetables. Eating fresh vegetables with a fat can help in the absorption of important phytochemicals such as lycopene and beta-carotene. We all need to eat more fruits and vegetables to keep our bodies healthy and to help prevent diseases; so why not combine them with a healthy fat.
August 2008
This article reviews the importance of hydration through water to help prevent kidney stones. Kidney stones can be largely prevented if the person is well hydrated. Men are at a higher risk for kidney stones and should be more aware of their own hydration and what they are drinking.
Food diaries may not be the best part of a weight loss plan but they can make a large impact on how much you lose. By writing down everything you eat you are keeping yourself more accountable and giving your dietitian a better picture of the foods you are eating. Try writing down everything you eat for a week; you may be surprised how much food you are actually putting in your mouth!
Dietary Fiber and Preeclampsia
Eating the recommended amount of dietary fiber each day is important for everyone but may be especially important for expecting mothers. Everyone should have between 25-35g of fiber each day to help lower cholesterol, aid in food digestion, and lower high blood pressure. Preeclampsia is mainly characterized by high blood pressure due to the pregnancy. The only cure for the condition is child delivery. Women affected by this condition can suffer from debilitating strokes and even loss of the baby. Getting enough fiber in your diet may help reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia. Eating that bowl of oatmeal or slice of wheat toast could save the life of you and your baby.
July 2008
Nutrition Needed to Heal the Brain
This article reviews the importance of feeding patients in a timely manner and with adequate nutrition post a traumatic head injury. If you have ever had a loved one in this situation then you know how quickly their status can change. If you knew that feeding them slightly earlier post injury and adding a few more calories might make a difference then why not? Your body needs a certain amount of calories to be able to function and heal wounds, so it would make sense that during a head injury the nutrition of the patient should be closely monitored as well.
It would make sense that incorporating some sort of wellness program at work would benefit not only your employees but your bottom line as well. These programs have become more and more popular for a two reasons: the rising obesity epidemic and rising health costs. Most of us usually spend more than a third of the day at work but maybe only an hour ever now and then working out and focusing on eating healthy. Employers are starting to see the benefits of having healthy, happy employees.
Buying in Bulk and Keeping It Safe
Good hand hygiene and properly storing items can make a big difference in the amount of harmful bacteria you ingest every day. This article reviews some of the most commonly overlooked precautions that everyday consumers can follow to prevent certain illnesses. Some of these rules can be an eye opener for the shopper and should become part of their food safety rules. Remember to take extra precaution when preparing food for the very young and the elderly. Their immune system may not be as strong as a young adult and ingesting harmful bacteria could result in a serious illness.
June 2008
Common Misconceptions About Obesity
This article discusses some of the common misconceptions that people have about obesity such as needing to lose a large amount of weight at once and weight gain being a natural part of aging. There are also a lot of interesting statistics on the website if you are interested in learning more about how obesity is affecting our economy.
Obesity Facts
The Effects of Soy on Breast Cancer
The pros and cons of eating soy in relation to breast cancer are detailed in the link below. There have been studies suggesting that soy can be beneficial to women fighting breast cancer and an equal amount of studies stating that soy can be harmful to women fighting breast cancer. This article gives you the information you need to make your own educated conclusion about the effects of soy on breast cancer.
Should Women with Breast Cancer Eat Soy?
Survival Tips for Eating at the Office
This article provides you with some helpful tips when it comes to eating in your office. Help prevent food borne illness in your office and decrease how many days your employees miss due to a “stomach bug”.
Desktop Dining Tips
Lactose Intolerance: All or Nothing?
Being lactose intolerant doesn’t mean that have to avoid all dairy products. Sometimes introducing dairy products into the diet in small amounts can help reduce your sensitivity to lactose. This article provides you with some great tips and information about lactose intolerance.
The Truth About Lactose Intolerance
May 2008
Where does your nutrition advice come from?
You wouldn’t take medical advice from just anyone so why would you trust someone you know nothing about to provide you with accurate nutrition advice? There are many people that claim to be nutrition experts with certificates to prove it, but do these certificates really mean anything? The link below shows a great example of why you should never trust just any certificate and the importance of knowing that registered dietitians are the true nutrition experts.
Who's Your Nutrition Expert?
Food Poisoning and Pregnancy
Food poisoning is a risk that we all take when we eat out at a restaurant or at home. However, being pregnant makes women more susceptible to food poisoning and being aware of how to prevent it can make those nine months much more enjoyable. The link has some great ways to help prevent food poisoning not just for pregnant women but for anyone that may have a weakened immune system.
Prevent Food Poisoning
Doing It All and Being Healthy
Hypertension, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Diabetes and Obesity
We all lead hectic lifestyles, trying to fit everything into one day and making everyone happy. Understanding that the laundry or your favorite television show can wait but our health will only be here for so long is important. Start adding healthier habits to your life now to ensure that you will be here long enough to enjoy life. Making a few better choices with food and adding some exercise to your routine will go a long way to helping prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Healthy Living Tips
Eating Healthier for Less
Everyone always says that it is too expensive to eat healthy. Eating healthy doesn’t have to take more money out of your pocket or time from your hands. The link below lists some easy ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet without a lot of money or time.
Saving Time & Money While Eating Healthier
