A refreshing and potassium-rich cure for summer thirst
We’ve been blogging a lot about sugary soda pops and artificial sweeteners. Here’s a better way to cool off this summer, one that’s low in calories, naturally fat- and cholesterol-free, and super hydrating: coconut water. Because it’s packed with electrolytes (contains more potassium than four bananas!), vitamins, and minerals, coconut water is great for rehydrating…
More TV = More Sugar for Kids!
More TV = More Sugar for Kids! This study was done in Sweden – shows that the more exposure to TV and advertising and just sitting watching TV the more sugary drinks 2-4 year olds drank. Do you have ideas to get your young kids to play instead of watch TV?
Fire Up the Grill with this Sweet (Potato) Recipe!
Roasted Sweet Potato Skewers with Cilantro-Jalapeño Aioli Share this awesome side dish at your next family get-together, beach bonfire, or Fourth of July barbecue. Great option for your vegetarian friends and mega tasty! Even the burger-loving, die-hard meat eaters in your cohort won’t be able to resist. Ingredients 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled Extra virgin…
Seriously, stop using artificial sweeteners!
Seriously, stop using artificial sweeteners! Ok, here is ANOTHER study that presents good reasons to stop using fake sugar. Please squeeze some lemon and lime in some water!
Summer Slim Down!
We are getting pumped for the start of our slimdown on June 3rd. Still time to sign up! http://n4yl.com/summer-slimdown.html
Great Weekend Recipe – Quinoa Salad
This is adapted from Whole Food’s quinoa salad – super tasty! I leave out the mango so it isn’t as sweet. Enjoy! California Quinoa Salad Ingredients 1 cups mixed quinoa from Trader Joe’s – regular quinoa or red quinoa would work well here too 2 cups water (for cooking quinoa – I cooked mine in…
Nutrition Opinion? Look for experts
Nutrition Opinion? Look for experts I have to say I am quite fond of this article by Dr. David Katz where he discusses how there are numerous unqualified people talking about, writing about and teaching nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist I am proud that I have the credentials and solid training to discuss the…
Don’t Grocery Shop when you are hungry!
Don’t Grocery Shop when you are hungry! This is an long standing rule for healthy eating, now there is a small study to back it up! Participants chose more high fat foods when they hadn’t eaten for 5 hours compared to those that had a small snack before shopping. Sometimes the only time you have…
Stressed? Watch out for Cortisol
Stressed? Watch out for Cortisol I’m working on a talk I’m giving on emotional eating and stress and came across this well written article about cortisol. If you are feeling wound up all day long cortisol is running rampant and wreaking havoc on your body. If you are reading this right now and thinking, “wow,…
Mindful Eating = Healthier Eating
Mindful Eating = Healthier Eating This is a MUST READ article if you are an emotional eater, a stress eater or just an on the go don’t really taste my food eater.