Deciding on which multivitamin to take can be overwhelming.
Is taking a one-a-day enough? Is it that important to take a specific multi
targeted for men, women, teens, or seniors? What ingredients are important? Is
cost really a factor? How do we determine a good quality product? All of these
questions swirl in our heads as we look at the many available options on the
market. Here are some he…
I’ve never had a green thumb; in fact, I’ve wasted so much
money and time trying to grow beautiful flowers on my deck. This year, I
decided to stop the heartbreak and grow herbs instead. They don’t require a lot
of work, and they’re so fragrant when picked fresh. This got me thinking about
the many health benefits of herbs. Here’s a look at what I’m growing. Thyme is an excellent source o…
When it comes to meal
planning, it can be fun to work some fitness goals into the mix. Instead of the
typical main dish and two sides approach, what about planning meals that help
boost our metabolism… eating for energy, eating to burn stored calories. There
are foods that literally rev up our metabolism. Think meats, seafood, legumes,
nuts, and seeds – all of which provide good sources of pr…
Ask people to define sports
nutrition, and in most cases the answer will begin with protein shakes and shift
to muscle building ingredients like creatine. At the top of every athlete’s
list should be the omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic
acid) because they support every benefit of exercise and make an athlete’s body
more efficient. Omega-3s increase oxyge…
The Food Guide Pyramid was released in 1992,
and this is what I was taught to use as a guideline throughout school and grad
school as an aspiring dietitian. In 2005, it was replaced with MyPyramid, and in
2011, MyPlate replaced MyPyramid. MyPlate is the current USDA guideline and is great for people of all ages who want to develop healthy eating habits
within the five food groups: vegetables,…
Many people think that eating healthy is out of their budget.
And, quite frankly, who can argue that when there are one-dollar menu items on
most fast food menus? One thing we must
consider about fast food bargain items is that the restaurant is still making a
profit, even at that rock bottom price. It makes you wonder what is the true
nutritional value and quality of that meat?
I think it…
