Nutrition This is one flavor enhancer you should do without. Too much salt and sodium can lead to or worsen high blood pressure which raises the risk for heart disease and stroke. What is too much? * More than 1,500 mg of sodium per day, or only half a teaspoon of salt, if you are […]
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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 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef 15-1/2 ounce can kidney beans, drained (save liquid) 1/3 cup bean liquid 1 cup “no-salt-added” canned tomato puree 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion 1-1/2 Tbsp. chili powder Directions: 1. Cook beef in hot fry pan until lightly browned. Drain off fat. 2.
Nutrition Understand and use the Nutrition Facts. Don’t judge a food by the way its label looks. Read the Nutrition Facts section to find out the value of the food inside. Learning what the facts and figures mean can help you meet your nutritional needs. Read the ingredients. Check for items that you or family
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Nutrition Pick, buy, and eat nature’s healthy foods. Fruits and veggies contain essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic health problems, including stroke, certain cancers, and heart diseases. Health experts agree that half your daily intake of food should be fruits and veggies. Sadly, studies show that most people
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Nutrition 8 Servings, 1-1/4 cup each Ingredients: 1 lb. dry red beans 2 qt. water 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 4 bay leaves 1 cup chopped green pepper 3 Tbsp. chopped garlic 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper Directions: 1. Pick through
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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 * Eat green, orange, yellow, red, purple and other colors of fruits and vegetables. Have 5 to 9 servings every day. * Choose other plant-based foods, such as whole-grain breads and cereals, beans, peas, and nuts. * Buy organic foods. Choose fresh produce in season and locally grown foods to save money and energy
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Nutrition Focus on ways to add just one more serving of vegetables each day. *Microwave for faster cooking:Steam fresh or frozen green beans, broccoli or bok choy for a quick and easy side dish. *Cut up and package for later:Use veggies like cauliflower and bell peppers in a stir-fry, casserole or as a snack. *Frozen
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Nutrition “Chews” foods that keep you satisfied until dinner. Supersized fast food lunches and large sit-down or buffet lunches feed your hunger. They supersize your waistline, too. A better option is to prepare your own lunch with fresh and healthier foods. This lets you eat what you like and control calories, salt, fat, and sugar.
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