Eating Out Can Pack on The Pounds – A Series
The first in a series of 3 blog post examining typical restaurant menu items and what you may not know you are eating! Information is Power! By Julie Dolce, Dietetic Technician Student, Suffolk County Community College You may already have the generalization that eating out at restaurants can be unhealthy and high in calories, but just how bad is it for us? In my recent restaurant study I’ve come to learn the importance of becoming aware... Read More
Kale for Breakfast? Hell Yeah
Kale is the new darling green, showing up on many menus and improving our diets tremendously. A nutrient dense food, kale provides a good deal of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber along with the highest ORAC (antioxidant capacity) value around. Calcium, B6, magnesium, vitamins A, C and K to name a few. So, why not for breakfast? Don’t relegate this textural and visual beauty to the side of your dinner plate. The chewy, crunchy... Read More
Honey, I Blew Up the Plate…
By now, if you’ve included eating healthier as part of your new year’s resolutions, it’s beginning to be a challenge. Eating at home – maybe not so much, but if your dining out (and chances you are multiple times per week) it can be a big challenge. Consider just one aspect of cleaning up your plate- Portion Size. It’s no surprise that along with the growth of our girth over the last 30-40 years, the amount of food on... Read More
How Good is Your Nutrition Knowledge?
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American Heart Month: Love Your Health, Love Your Food from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
February is American Heart Month. By now you may have taken care of your emotional heart with Valentines day behind us. How about thinking about your physical heart? Here are some excellent tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to keep your heart and soul in tip top shape. American Heart Month: Love Your Health, Love Your Food from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.. Read More
Ode to the Crockpot
Oh slow cooker How I love Thee A few ingredients, push a button, Voila! Dinner for the Fami-lee… Ok- so I’m not much of a poet, but my heart is in the right place. Every winter, i fall in love just a little more with my crockpot. On a day when I’m not home, or even if I’ve got too many projects going, I can count on something delicious and balanced for dinner. Traditionally, slow cooking has been around... Read More
Vegan Good Luck (and Good Health) for the New Year
Here’s a great way to start the new year off. Although it’s usually with a toast of champagne at midnight, why not add a southern tradition with a vegan twist – Hoppin’ John. A dish thought to bring good luck for the new year, this dish traditionally has smoked ham hocks or bacon added to it. Use tempeh bacon and add kale to keep it low in fat and high in nutrients. This version is rich in folate, vitamin A and fiber. I’ll... Read More
Menu labeling requirements lead to healthier options at chain restaurants
Yes, it’s making a difference. Do calorie postings help us make better choices in restaurants? There has been some debate as to whether the new regulations actually change behaviors to reduce the obesity epidemic in our country. Because most people eat at restaurants several times a week, and since many options available are too high in calories, sodium and fat, not to mention portion size- it makes sense to improve the choices available... Read More
Plant Protein Preferable | NutritionFacts.org
More on plant-based protein… Plant Protein Preferable | NutritionFacts.org. Read More
Protein – It’s Not Just Found in Meat
by Becky Kornberg There is a reason why protein is considered a macronutrient. Did you know that next to water, protein is the most plentiful substance in our body? Our body is essentially made up of proteins (hair, skin, eyes, body organs all made from protein). Adequate protein consumption is crucial in order to maintain your muscles, keep your immune system functioning, and allow essential body processes to occur. Read More Read More
