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Top 5 Tricks for Holiday Eating
Top 5 Tricks for Holiday Eating With holiday season upon us, wonderful foods will tempt us to overindulge at every turn. Most take for granted that putting on a few extra pounds is an inevitable part of the fun. Not so. By following a few simple rules you can enjoy your holiday goodies while staying healthy...
What’s the Big Deal About Weight?
What’s the Big Deal About Weight? The most common issue that I hear people struggling with is the “weight issue.” Consider the numbers: Over 100 million Americans are overweight or obese; that’s over 59% of men, and 51% of women! Over 35% of people state that they are trying to lose weight at any given time.. and...
Heart-Healthy Habits for Seniors
Heart-Healthy Habits for Seniors Heart disease is a major threat to senior health — in fact, 84 percent of people age 65 years and older die from heart disease. Though heart disease risks increase with age, it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of getting older. The right lifestyle habits and a heart-healthy diet can...
Greens by Any Means
Greens by any means If you’re new to leafy greens, start with a mild variety like kale or collards. Mustard greens (which can be quite peppery) and beet greens and Swiss chard (with their earthy taste) have their charms but they’re an acquired taste that can come later. It’s easiest to buy your greens washed, chopped, and...
Eating Healthy on a Budget
EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET 1. Honor the Seasons. Learn to enjoy fresh produce when it’s in season to save money and enjoy it at its nutritious and delicious best. 2. Smart Organic Shopping. Can’t afford to buy everything organic? Reserve your organic food dollars for produce with the highest pesticide levels. The Environmental Working Group...
News on Quinoa
NEWS ON QUINOA “Quinoa: An emerging ‘New’ Crop with Potential for CELSS,” read the title of the 1993 NASA Technical Paper. The U.S. space agency was considering quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) for the “Controlled Ecological Life Support System” – that is, for “meeting the needs of humans on long-term space missions.” What makes quinoa unique? “Lysine, an essential amino...
What is a Healthy Weight?
Happy New 2011 to All of You!! We are so thankful for your interest in getting & staying healthy with Achieving Health Thru Nutrition! I thought you may like to hear why the resolution to be at a healthy weight is so important! WHAT IS A HEALTHY WEIGHT? Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of many chronic...
Pomegranate Poached Pears Recipe
Quick Info: 4 Servings Contains Nuts Contains Dairy Vegetarian Nutritional Info (Per serving): Calories: 280, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 17mg, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Total Fat: 4g, Carbs: 48g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Protein: 2g Carb Choices: 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 h 10 mins Total Time: 1 h 25 mins Ingredients 4 medium pear, bosc, ripe, firm 1 1/2 cup(s) pomegranate juice 1 cup(s) wine, dessert, such...
The Benefits of A Brown-Bag Lunch
The Benefits of A Brown-Bag Lunch If you think brown-bag lunches are just a memory from school days, along with your backpack and Mom’s cookies, think again — a new twist on the old brown bag lunch could be your ticket to diet success during the work day. Brown Bag Lunch: Calorie-Counting Control “Making a brown bag lunch...
Vitamin D may protect against heart disease
Vitamin D may protect against heart disease Inadequate levels of Vitamin D are associated with an increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a study reported at the American Heart Association 2009 Scientific Sessions in November. For just over a year, researchers followed more than 27,000 people age 50 or older with...
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