A Swanson’s “Why I Cook” ad in Food & Wine magazine recently caught my eye. Their ad campaign which started in 2013 seeks to appeal to a growing number of consumers who actually like spending time in the kitchen. Since I LOVE to cook, I decided to do an internet search on “Why I love […]
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Healthy eating tip 5: Bulk up on fiber Eating foods high in dietary fiber can help you stay regular, lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and help you lose weight. Many of us are not eating even half the amount of daily recommended fiber. (from healthy eating topics section of HelpGuide.org) More natural, unprocessed food usually has […]
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Healthy eating tip 4: Eat plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber and are low in calories. A serving is half a cup of raw fruit or vegetables or a small apple or banana, for example. Eat the daily recommended five servings of […]
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Healthy eating tip 3: Reduce sugar Added sugar in our food is a serious problem in the Western diet. It causes weight gain and has been linked to diabetes and depression. Sugar is hidden in many foods, yet your body gets all it needs from sugar naturally occurring in whole foods so all this added […]
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Eating just as much food as your body needs is a very powerful healthy eating tip. Many of us can overeat holiday or celebration meals, however you should not regularly feel stuffed at the end of a meal. For many of us moderation means eating less than we do without feeling like we have to […]
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Those who follow me know that blogging about healthy eating is one of my favorite wellness and health subjects! I grew up in a family that cooked and ate at home nearly every night. One of the sites I read is the healthy eating topics section of HelpGuide.org. This week I am blogging about some […]
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Research has shown as a nation, we eat out on average between four and five times a week. Eating restaurant meals invites portion sabotage. Plan for what you will order before you eat out. If you will be going to a restaurant with a menu you are unfamiliar with, check it out on the internet first […]
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Very few of us can go for hours between meals without having a snack. Whether the snack is healthy or unhealthy, many of us have also been tempted to eat too much food when snacking. Some research has shown that snacking promotes weight gain, however eating between meals will only induce weight gain if you […]
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It can be time-consuming to measure out every portion of food you eat, however there are some simple ways to know that you are eating/drinking an accurate serving size. Measure out foods/drinks like cereal, pasta and wine to determine the exact serving size for a week or so until you are good at eyeballing the […]
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I remember having a conversation with my mom about finding it more difficult to keep my weight within my healthy range as I reached middle age. Her response took me by surprise. She commented “well you just need to eat half as much as you did at a younger age”. That was hard to hear! […]
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