If you've been avoiding nuts because they are high in calories, stop now! People who eat nuts in moderation (up to two ounces a day) can enjoy a variety of health benefits. Walnuts are tree nuts, and they are the top dog of the nut world: they contain twice as many phytochemicals as their competitors. … Continue reading Go Nuts – for Walnuts!
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Top 5 Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
Although the Mediterranean diet reflects the ways of eating that is traditional in the countries that surround the Mediterranean, you can bring the remarkable health benefits and affordable style of eating to your own kitchen. Your local supermarket has all the fresh and flavorful ingredients needed to follow this healthy way of eating. The Mediterranean … Continue reading Top 5 Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
Choose Healthier Protein Sources
The human body is made up of over ten thousand different proteins. Protein's building blocks are called amino acids. Because our bodies are constantly making new proteins and because we do not store amino acids as we do fats, we need a daily supply of protein. The Institute of Medicine determined that the daily protein intake be 10 … Continue reading Choose Healthier Protein Sources
Hang Out In The Garden Of Eatin’
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. They contain an array of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They are also low in calories and high in fiber. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can decrease the chances of having a heart attack or stroke; lower blood pressure; help you avoid constipation … Continue reading Hang Out In The Garden Of Eatin’
Go With The (Whole) Grains
Grains are seeds of grasses cultivated for food. They basically come in two varieties - whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains are intact seeds with their bran, germ, and endosperm. Click here to see a whole grain. The bran is the outer layer of the seed and contains mostly fiber. The endosperm is the largest … Continue reading Go With The (Whole) Grains
Say Yes To Healthy Fats
The fat in your diet (dietary fat) is needed for your body to function properly. Certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and nutrients (like carotenoids) are fat-soluble, which means they need to be consumed with fat to enter your bloodstream. It is recommended to consume some fat at each meal to ensure the absorption of these vitamins and … Continue reading Say Yes To Healthy Fats
The Importance of Daily Exercise and Weight Control
Your weight is important in staying healthy. If your weight is in the "healthy" range, keep it there. If you are overweight, avoid gaining weight and lose some if you can. Daily exercise is important in losing weight, so it is no surprise that daily exercise and weight control are at the base of the … Continue reading The Importance of Daily Exercise and Weight Control
Introducing The Healthy Eating Plate
In the last post, the Healthy Eating Pyramid was presented. How does this translate to what we actually put on our plate? This is where the Healthy Eating Plate comes in. It serves as a guide to help people make the best eating choices. The Healthy Eating Plate is shown below followed by the key points. … Continue reading Introducing The Healthy Eating Plate
Introducing The Healthy Eating Pyramid
Background Two years ago, I researched diets that would reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases. I discovered the Healthy Eating Pyramid, a pyramid developed by faculty members of the Harvard School of Public Health. The Harvard faculty members felt that the icons, MyPyramid and MyPlate, developed by the United States Department of … Continue reading Introducing The Healthy Eating Pyramid
You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is rich in monounsaturated fats, one type of healthy fat. Nuts, particularly almonds, are rich in these monounsaturated fats. Research shows that just one serving (1 ounce) of nuts is associated with lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Almonds contain a lot of dietary fiber, in fact the highest amount of dietary fiber of all the tree … Continue reading You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 