Nutrition Pressure…stress…time demands…family responsibilities…career demands. Many times a hectic lifestyle turns snacks into meals, the family dinner into a special occasion, and eating on the run into an everyday occurrence. This leaves less time to purchase and prepare food. No matter how fast paced your routine, you can still get nutritious meals in minutes. Streamline […]
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Nutrition People who are watching what they eat can stick to their diets when eating in restaurants. Eating establishments don’t have to be automatic waistline expanders if you observe the following recommendations. * Choose a restaurant that offers a wide variety of food, to increase the odds of finding fewer fatty, highly caloric foods. *
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Nutrition Careful menu planning can make the difference between gaining, maintaining, or losing weight. Look at the caloric differences between the three meal plans shown below. Make a point to plan each day’s meals in advance and select food items with their caloric value in mind. (Note: You can reduce calories without cutting back drastically
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Nutrition Supersized fast-foods and large sit-down or buffet lunches feed your hunger, but supersize your waistline, too. Make your own lunch with healthier foods. * Choose fruits and veggies of different colors. * Eat salads with dark, leafy greens; veggies and fruits; chick peas, kidney, and other beans. Choose low-calorie salad dressing. * When cooking
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Nutrition Fortunately for the millions of Americans who eat at fast-food restaurants each day, choices are no longer limited to burgers, fries, and shakes. Most chains offer fruits, salads, baked potatoes, soups, and whole wheat products in addition to traditional choices. Here are some suggestions for more nutritious fast-food meals. * Read nutrition information on
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Nutrition Order wisely and remember portion control. In today’s busy world, more and more meals are being eaten away from home. With some advanced planning, self-control and wise choices, dining out can still be a pleasant and healthy experience. Before you go to a restaurant, check out its menu and nutrition information online. Choose a
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HEALTHY EATING When life gets busy, it’s tempting to reach for the convenience of traditional fast food options. Just as the name says, it’s fast and is found pretty much everywhere. However, these types of food come with real downsides. Many traditional fast food options do not provide quality nutrition and may even be harmful
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HEALTHY EATING Grain bowls offer a nutritious, simple meal to fuel your day. They are also a great way to maximize your daily plant intake. Here’s how to make each bowl both delicious and healthy: *Start with a tasty grain.Amaranth, quinoa, rice, farro, millet, and bulgur wheat can be made in large batches and used
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HEALTHY EATING The best antidote to eating fast food too often is to build a repertoire of quick meals you can make at home. While it takes a little bit of upfront effort, once you get in the groove of turning fresh, whole food into “fast” food, you’ll become quick and efficient. And hopefully healthier!
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HEALTHY EATING Eat a breakfast sandwich and your body will be feeling the ill effects well before lunch-now that’s fast food! High-fat diets are associated with developing atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) over a lifetime. But how quickly can damage start? Just one day of eating a fat-laden breakfast sandwich of processed cheese and meat
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