Nutrition Basics Archives - Page 14 of 14

Grow Beet Greens at Home (no green thumb needed)

I recently heard about an easy way to grow fresh beet greens at home. Check it out! 1. Buy a bunch of beets with the tops still attached. 2. Trim the greens off (and please use them for cooking! They are delicious in soup, such … continue reading

Why Tea Should be Your Favorite Drink

Anyone who knows me also knows that I love tea. It might be black, green, white, red, herbal or some combination of all of the above, but the common thread here is TEA. And I’m not alone. Did you know that tea is the most … continue reading

Food Label Claims That Mean Nothing (Part 4): “Trans Fat Free”

In the 4th installment of my series of food label claims that mean nothing, I’m tackling “trans fat free”. Trans fats are the villainous, industrially produced fats made from vegetable oil that has been transformed into a solid through a process called hydrogenation. Any product … continue reading

Food Label Claims That Mean Nothing (Part 3): “Low Sugar”

People are taking note that excess sugar is not healthy and I agree. Government organizations are recommending people cut back (despite subsidizing the very industry that produces the sugary products, but I digress). The USDA suggests limiting added sugars to 10 teaspoons per day (that’s 40g … continue reading

Food Label Claims That Mean Nothing (Part 2): “Fat Free”

If you have taken the advice from the latest magazine or your doctor, you been buying low fat foods because you thought they were healthier. Unfortunately, eating low fat foods may actually be putting your health at risk and is perhaps my biggest pet peeve … continue reading

Food Label Claims That Mean Nothing (Part 1): “Contains 1 Serving of Vegetables”

While perusing the grocery aisles a while back, I caught sight of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese – Veggie Pasta claiming to contain 1/2 serving of vegetables per cup. Intrigued, I do what I always do: check the ingredients. The first ingredient was the same as … continue reading

Pilates Helps Blood Sugar Control

If you think Pilates is only helpful for toning your muscles, think again. New research from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (published Feb 2012) is supporting the role of resistance training in improving blood sugar control. The study tracked insulin levels and glucose … continue reading

New Year’s Resolutions Done Right

How many times have you set New Year’s Resolutions that you have not followed through on? I bet more than once. It’s great to be proactive and to set goals, but too often we set unattainable goals. A goal too drastic will not last (think … continue reading

Healthy Holiday Tips (Part 2)

Trick Yourself with Small Plates. Believe it or not, the size of your plate determines how much you serve yourself and ultimately how much you eat. The same serving of cookies looks like a lot on a small plate, but looks deceivingly skimpy on a … continue reading

Healthy Holiday Tips (Part 1)

This is my favorite time of year. Cinnamon, cozy sweaters, scarves (I have a slight obsession even though I don’t live in a cold climate anymore), pumpkins and poinsettas, homemade cookies… For many people this time of year is also very stressful. It’s an either … continue reading

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