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It’s amazing how we are always at a time of year when we are planning for the holidays or special occasions. Since celebrations often involve using favorite recipes that have been handed down through the years, it is important to consider now whether the cooking instructions and preparation techniques are up to date to prevent food-borne illnesses that may occur (often incorrectly referred to as the “stomach flu”!). | |
“How much does it cost to eat healthfully?” The answer, as it is so many times, is “It depends.” It depends on which grocery store you visit, sale prices, family-pack portions versus single-serving containers, or whole foods versus processed foods. For example, a chunk of Cheddar cheese, which you grate yourself, is usually cheaper than buying a bag of pre-grated cheese. | |
Most of us look forward to dessert after a meal- usually after dinner. Desserts, being sweet, creamy, and delicious, are some of our favorite comfort foods. Unfortunately, desserts are usually high in calories and low in nutrients. The trick is to save the rich desserts for truly special occasions and to make other desserts a nutritious part of your diet. | |
Many people make the wrong assumption that pasta is a “fattening food” because it is a carbohydrate and many fad diets wrongly claim that high carbohydrate foods cause weight gain. Most health professionals agree that high fiber, low fat, high carbohydrate foods are the key to weight control because they fill you up on fewer calories. When it comes to pasta, using the right ingredients can make all the difference. | |
In spite of the bad rap that potatoes get from some fad diets, potatoes are loaded with healthful nutrients. Among the U.S. population, potatoes make up almost half of the vegetables consumed. Unfortunately, most of those potatoes are eaten as French fries, which are high in fat, calories and sodium. However, with a few changes, your potato dishes can contribute to a healthful, tasty and satisfying diet. | |
For many people, trying to manage weight means putting a limit on sweet foods. Certainly limiting excess sugar consumption helps control calorie intake and improve the nutritional quality of the diet, but it can be confusing choosing between the various sugar substitutes available and how they affect weight loss efforts. This article will provide an overview of the differences between sweeteners now available. | |
The holiday season is here which means lots of foods high in sugar, fat and calories. Managing your weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels can be a challenge when parties and celebrations seem to be endless. Planning ahead is the key to make these times enjoyable for you without compromising your healthy lifestyle efforts. | |
Many people, from active athletes to senior citizens, adopt vegetarian diets for various reasons, including health, religion, spirituality, ethics and economics. With careful meal planning including a variety of plant foods, vegetarian diets can meet the nutritional needs of most individuals. | |
Along with the recommendations for increasing whole grains, fruits and vegetables into our diet, the emphasis on the healthy aspects of seafood has never been stronger. | |
It wasn’t long ago that dietary fat was the “bad guy”. Today the new villain is carbohydrate. As you stroll down the supermarket isle, you will find hundreds of products advertised as “low carb”; labels including phrases such as “net carb”, and “impact carb”. As if labels weren’t already confusing enough! |
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