As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is steeped in traditions, from bobbing apples to baking Halloween cupcake recipes. Although many celebrants may not realize it, traditions like carving a jack-o-lantern and trick-or-treating have historical roots. Trick-or-Treating Trick-or-treating is a custom practiced primarily by children who visit houses to ask for candy. Trick-or-treating dates back to the Middle Ages, when the impoverished practiced souling, a tradition that took place Nov. 1. During souling, participants would go door to door and ask for food in exchange for … [Read more...]
Use MyPlate to Follow the Food Pyramid
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia You know that to eat a balanced, nutritional diet you need to eat a variety of foods from the food pyramid. But following the pyramid day-in and day-out can be cumbersome sometimes. To help make it a little easier, the USDA has developed MyPlate, a colorful plate divided into different size portions of each of the food groups that are on the pyramid. MyPlate makes it easier to plan your meals each day with the food pyramid guidelines. When you look at MyPlate, you’ll notice that the largest portion of your meals should be vegetables. This can include a salad, … [Read more...]
Image by Getty Images via @daylife There is something special about food that someone else cooks for you. It tastes better, lasts longer and probably has fewer calories. If you weren't born into the family of an oil mogul or a software monopoly, your best bet for food prepared by others is at your local restaurant. As the restaurateur, you have many responsibilities to juggle but one of the most important is how you translate the succulent dishes prepared by your chef into mere words for your menu. How can present the meals on your menu in such a way that … [Read more...]
Some good things about bacteria
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Bacteria are notorious decomposers. They gobble everything in their way. Otherwise we would have known if there was something like Dinosaurs or Saber Toothed Lions. Bacteria are everywhere. They are small assassins. Some are good, some are bad, and some are deadly. It is still a miracle of the universe that how such a small organism can be so deadly. Bacteria have been the single most worrying factor for man. Man keeps getting infections. Infections are nothing but invasions from bacteria. If bacteria were not around, there would not be any infections. Bacteria … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy When You Have to Eat Out
May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Everyone has that night out on the town starting with dinner at a restaurant. Whether you are on a first date or entertaining guests, you can eat healthy no matter how fancy the restaurant may be. Before you pick your favorite meal from the menu, think first, about how you are eating. Dining out is not about what you eat, but how you eat it. For example, if you love fried chicken sandwich, notice how big the sandwich will be, the side(s), the sandwich condiments and the way it is prepared. Do not be afraid to ask for a smaller portion or change the French fries to a small salad. Image … [Read more...]
What You Will Find in a Health Food Store
May 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you shudder at the thought of health food stores? Are you convinced that all health food is tasteless or gross? There may be some products out there that will change your mind. Here are some examples of products you’ll find at a health food store. Greek Yogurt Though enjoyed for years as the base for tzatziki dip (best known as the topping for gyros), Greek yogurt has recently gained traction among health food consumers as a healthy alternative to sour cream. Try it on your baked potatoes or as a topping for your next taco night. You can also try it as the base ingredient for many dips … [Read more...]
What is Certified Organic?
April 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Many people aren't sure what to think when people start talking about certified organic produce. There is a popular misconception that organic produce is associated with being a vegetarian. This is not the case. Organic produce stretches across the entire food spectrum. So just what is certified organic? Certified organic means that the processes and quality involved in growing or processing the food has net a specific set of requirements in order to be deemed as certified organic. For a product or service to be labeled certified organic in the United … [Read more...]
Starting a Career as a Nutritionist
April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nutrition offers a number of career opportunities. Locations such as hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions employ nutritionists regularly. Here are some steps that you can take to become a nutritionist. You will, of course, need a solid education to pursue your goal of becoming a nutritionist. At least a Bachelor’s degree is required, with postgraduate options available if you want to further your prospects. If you are switching careers, or simply have time commitments that make attending a traditional school difficult, you can earn a degree online in the field. This is a … [Read more...]
All about apricots!
March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nutrition experts, gym and diet instructors, friends who have lost weight, your parents – almost everyone you know must have spoken to you about the great health benefits of eating fruits. Most of us have been coaxed into having more fruits than we would like ever since we were kids. Like it or not, fruits really are great for your health and they don’t taste too bad either! One such fruit is the apricot. Here are some facts about this delicious fruit and different dishes you can make from them! Apricots were first produced in China. You get hybrid varieties of apricots … [Read more...]
Bonkers about Bananas!
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fruits have been known to be great sources of the purest, natural nutrition. They are a great way to boost your immune system, have beautiful skin, improve digestion and can help you lose weight too! You will find a huge variety of fruits available at any local grocery store. The banana is one such tropical fruit that is easily available and is loaded with nutrients. Here are some cool facts about this amazing fruit and some fun dishes you can create with it! 1. Bananas are great for diets as they are completely fat d cholesterol free. It is a great source of fiber, vitamin C and … [Read more...]