Curry can be a tasty Healthy Dining choice at Indian and Thai restaurants with a few dietitian tips. By Megan Holt, DrPH, MPH, RD Q: Where did curry originate? A: The term ‘curry’ comes from the Tamil (primary language in parts of Southern India, Sri Lanka and Singapore) word ‘kari’, which means spicy sauce. Original …
When it comes to pasta, not all are created equal. Pasta noodles can come in a variety of different forms, made from a wide array of ingredients. The most common is made from white semolina flour (wheat), and although this pasta is low in fat and cholesterol, it also has few vitamins and minerals. The …
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For people with pre-diabetes, eating a healthy and well-balanced diet is recommended to help manage the condition and prevent a more serious diagnosis. For those with pre-diabetes who are overweight or obese, weight loss is often recommended. Losing weight can help reduce the risk of pre-diabetes advancing to diabetes. To eat out while trying to …
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Veggie burgers are a great choice for vegetarians and those looking to lower their saturated fat intake. Veggie burgers come in many varieties; some are packed with soy proteins or cheese, while others contain actual veggies and whole grains, like brown rice and quinoa. Be careful, though, as sometimes restaurants deep fry their veggie burgers …
It sounds like you’ve picked a popular health goal: to lose weight. Resolving to do it is the easy part; reaching your goals may be a little harder, especially when it comes to deciding on the best diet for weight loss AND your lifestyle. That’s right. A personalized approach that works with your life is …
This crazy looking vegetable can be daunting for first time indulgers, but it is well worth the effort. The artichoke is actually the unopened bud of a type of thistle plant. One medium size artichoke contains significant amounts of fiber, vitamin C, and folate. Whole, steamed artichokes are meant to be eaten slowly, lingering over …
By Mary Parsons, MS, RD Q: Are Egg Whites Really Healthier than Whole Eggs? A: Egg whites have a long-standing reputation as a healthy choice, but is this an old-fashioned idea? In moderation, whole eggs are such a perfect package of nutrition that most nutrition professionals are beginning to agree that tossing out the yolk is a …
If you’re weighing your weight loss options, here’s what you should know when it comes to cutting carbs in your diet. Q: I’m desperate to lose some weight, and I hear a low carb diet can be a quick way to do it. Is a low carb diet a good choice for weight loss? A: Low …
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The MIND Diet is one of the newer diets in the news, and it is receiving favorable reviews across the board. The MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) Diet is a hybrid of two highly respected and recommended diets with which you may already be familiar, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet and …
Some people are surprised to learn that diet can have such impact on mental health, but certain nutrients have important roles in regulating brain cell membranes and as precursors to neurotransmitters and hormones. Deficiencies in several vitamins and other nutrients have been associated with depression and other mental health issues. Nutrition and Depression Q. What …
