Healthy Eating for Every Phase of Your Life
A well balanced meal consists of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy and lean proteins. When eating out, it can be a guessing game as to how big or small of a portion you’re eating of these food groups. But at restaurants like Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes where you can craft your own meal from self-serve …
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When you’re working on losing weight, birthdays can be a challenge, especially when celebrations stretch over multiple days and include lots of food. Birthdays are so very special, whatever your age, and should include plenty of fun, love, laughs, and good food. When you’re still working on losing a few pounds, like me, they should …
I challenge you (just like I challenge my clients) to delve deeper than your average healthy-eating-when-out tips. There are other tricks of the trade to help you eat the right amount. When you think of healthy dining out tips—what comes to mind? Dressing on the side? Swapping rice for an extra side of veggies?Sticking with items described …
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Following the five tips below from ShopWell will help you switch to an antioxidant-rich, cancer-fighting diet while you enjoy a delicious variety of foods that can also help with a healthy weight, healthy heart and more! October is breast cancer awareness month. When it comes to preventing and fighting breast cancer (as well as other …
The topic of grilling carcinogens is probably the last thing you want to focus on while heading up for a summer cookout, especially with Memorial Day weekend coming up. The truth is when we’re playing softball, enjoying a family picnic or watching fireworks, there’s a good chance you’re in front of a grill firing up some hot dogs, …
What is a whole grain? Is it wheat? Whole wheat? And where does gluten fit in? If you’re among the many Americans who are confused by these terms, today we are setting the record straight! The What: Yes, whole wheat is, in fact, a whole grain—though it is only one of many types of whole …
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It’s easy to get enough protein without eating animals, but the doubters often have another concern: Are these meat-free protein sources “complete?” Courtesy of Greatist.com There are plenty of reasons to eat more meat-free meals: They’re nearly always cheaper, lower in calories, and better for the environment. It’s easy to get enough protein without eating animals, but the doubters …
Courtesy of Guard Your Health Sometimes the size of restaurant meals can get a little out of hand. Use this guide to keep your portions under control! Next time you’re at a restaurant, take a look at your plate and determine how many portions you were actually served. Was your chicken breast the size of your palm or …
To get the nutrition you need, fruits and vegetables should be part of every meal! It’s no wonder why the MyPlate guidelines specify that half of every meal should be comprised of fruits and vegetables. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization, the National Cancer Institute, and the American Cancer …
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Courtesy of ShopWell Soup, the hot and steamy comfort food classic is often top of mind during the winter months for filling up while you warm up. That’s not all, though. Soup is also known for: Containing a variety of nutrient-rich ingredients veggies and lean proteins – leafy greens, root vegetables, seafood, chicken. You name …
