Archive for the 'Diet & Nutrition' Category
Back-to-School Lunches and Snacks
Thursday, September 10th, 2009Kids are back to school now. Let’s face it, cafeteria food is not that great. Time to make sure your kids are eating healthy. When making a lunch for your kids include the following: A serving of whole grain for focus and concentration. Whole-grain bread, pasta, English muffins, tortillas, and frozen waffles. Protein for staying [...]
5 foods that fight heartburn
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, how you eat and what you eat is important. You should definitely slow things down, forego late-night snacks, and you should not go to bed right after eating. Mostly you should choose those snacks and meals wisely. Hit the link for healthier options that should help ease [...]
Fish may help your vision
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009There are some foods that we have always known to help with your vision. Like carrots and blueberries, just to name two. A recent study found that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help people 66 to 74 years old who suffer from age-related macular degeneration. In the study, Dr. Chi-Chao Chan of [...]
5 Healthy Snacks for People With Diabetes
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009If you have diabetes, you can still snack without messing up your blood sugar. Snacks should be a combination of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. And they should consist of 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates and 100 to 200 calories (depending on your meal plan, medication etc). Here are five that diabetes educators typically agree [...]
6 Essential Flat-Belly Foods
Monday, July 6th, 2009First, we have to emphasize that your belly is not going to get flat just from what you eat. It takes exercise as well and a lot of it. But there are certain foods that can help keep your belly flat. This is a good time of year to go over some of these, what [...]
