Cut back on salt, butter and vegetable oil by adding flavor with spices. Meals are made flavorful by adding various spices. You don’t have to fry your food or saturate your meals with salt, butter and vegetable oil to make a meal savory. Experiment with various spices, herbs, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. My absolute favorite spices…
Every five years the United States government comes out with dietary guidelines and after a year of debate between health experts and food industry lobbyists, the new dietary guidelines were released yesterday. Here are some key highlights from the new guidelines that you should know: Limit your intake of added sugar to 10% of your daily…
It’s fall! Fall is one my favorite seasons. Here in Central Florida I don’t have the opportunity to experience the change in the foliage because palm trees line the streets. But nonetheless, the weather is cooler and it’s a welcome change from the summer’s stifling humidity. Other than the change in weather and foliage, I…
Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal. Meaning some fruits are higher in sugar, albeit natural sugar. And some vegetables are more “starchy” than others. Both fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates. Eat fruits and vegetables that are lower in carbohydrates. Low carb fruits and vegetables are absorbed more slowly, thus avoiding a spike…
Sugar is considered the LEADING CAUSE OF WEIGHT GAIN. According to research, Americans consume over 70 grams of added sugar per day. Sugar is found naturally in foods, thus most Americans are consuming well above 70 grams of sugar per day. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day.…
I recently went to a medical conference that served water that was spiced with lemons, cucumbers and mint. I was reaching for a glass every opportunity I had. The “water cocktail” was delightfully tasteful, refreshing and invigorating. I became curious. I had to research what it was about this lemon-cucumber-mint combination that made it so appealing.…
Vegetables are a great source of nutrients and provide multiple health benefits. Adding vegetables to your diet may reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Also, a diet high in vegetables helps you to lose weight and maintain weight loss. Nutrients and Health Benefits Most vegetables are naturally low in calories and are nutrient dense.…
A mixed green tossed salad is packed with nutrients and fiber. It makes for a healthy side dish or as a main course for lunch when paired with lean protein. Unfortunately, most folks negate the health benefits of a hearty salad by saturating it with loads of store-bought salad dressing. The serving size for most…
Last Wednesday we discussed the benefits of eating fruits. Unfortunately many of us opt for fruit juice or fruit drinks instead of the actual whole fruit. You think that you are making a healthy choice but in realty you may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. 100 % fruit juices are calorie dense, meaning they…
Fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Fruits contain nutrients that are essential for good health. Fruits are a great source of fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants to name a few. In addition, fruits are a great snack because they are low in calories, fat and sodium. Fruits can be purchased fresh, frozen,…
