Dining Out The Healthier Way- Part 3
Part 3 in a series about the perils of dining out and calories, fat and sodium you may not be aware of. By Julie Dolce, Suffolk County Community College, Dietetic Tech Student A night out at a steakhouse is a fun splurge but can be detrimental to your health. Here’s the breakdown of a typical dinner at a typical steakhouse. “The Carnivore Delight” 24 oz Bone-in Ribeye served with a buttered baked potato and creamed spinach Calories:... Read More
Debunking The Myths About Potatoes
In the past, the nutrient-rich potato almost single-handedly saved the world. When introduced from the New World to Africa, Asia and Europe, the delicious tuber provided a slew of vitamins and minerals in an easy-to-grow, easy-to-store form—an introduction that resulted in runaway population explosions around the world. Hundreds of years later, we have thanked the poor potato with urban legends, misunderstandings and flat-out lies about its many... Read More
Restaurant Menu Renovation- Part 2
By Julie Dolce, Suffolk County Community College, Dietetic Tech Student Looks good, right? Here is a typical Italian restaurant menu item loaded with fat and calories. You can do better than this. Ask your favorite restaurant for an updated healthier version and your body will be thankful. “Rigatoni Alla Vodka” Rigatoni with prosciutto, plum tomatoes & scallions in a creamy pink vodka sauce Calories: 1,513 cal Total Fat: 40 g Saturated Fat:... Read More
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
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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
Plant Protein Preferable | NutritionFacts.org
More on plant-based protein… Plant Protein Preferable | NutritionFacts.org. Read More
The Powerful Effects of Fruits and Vegetables against Cancer
by Becky Kornberg Did you know that a major risk factor for cancer is a poor diet? Most of us would like to consume a healthy diet, but I doubt cancer prevention is the ultimate motivator. Let’s face it, the ultimate motivator is to fit into skinny jeans and look hot, but wouldn’t it be awesome if we could prevent cancer and look hot just by changing the foods we eat? Although cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, it is... Read More
Tofu- Versatile and Good for Your Heart
The Cardiac Benefits of Tofu by Becky Kornberg, Dietetic Intern Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women and men in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association recommendations, people should consume <30% of daily calories from total fat, <7% from saturated fat, <1% from trans-fats, and <300mg of cholesterol/day. We all know a healthy diet can help reduce the risk, especially coupled with regular exercise and maintaining... Read More
