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...]
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...]
Crazy for Coconuts!
March 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you thing of a nice holiday on a tropical island, they first image that probably comes to your mind is a clear blue sea and a white sandy beach lined with tall coconut trees! For a fruit that brings such happy images to mind, the coconut is a bland yet highly refreshing fruit. Probably one of the toughest to crack fruit, a coconut has a hard hairy shell that is brown in color. Once you have cracked open a coconut, you will see that it has a softer inner lining of white crunchy pulp. The coconut is hollow at its center and often contains water. Here are some interesting facts about this … [Read more...]
Some healthy food tips
March 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Want to know more about foods? Here are some great tips! Fresh fish always has shiny eyes and skin that is slippery. God beef always has bright white fat. Male crabs have larger claws and more of white meat while female cabs have a bigger body and more of brown meat. The chemicals in an onion that make you cry first head towards the nearest source of liquid. Sticking your tongue out while chopping onions will make you cry lesser. Better yet, cut the onion near a running tap and you won’t have to cry at all! The stock from cooking corned beef can be frozen and used to … [Read more...]
Fruits, Vegetables and Kids
March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It is vital that your kids have a healthy and nutritious diet throughout their growing years. Having lots of fruits and vegetables as a child leads to improved mental as well as physical development that impacts your child’s life. However, kids can be very stubborn when it comes to having fruits and vegetables and need some clever coaxing on your part to make these a part of their daily diet. Here are some tricks you can pull to make your kids eat healthier: Add vegetables like sweet corn and carrots to rice dishes to add a dash of color and taste that will encourage to your … [Read more...]
Encouraging kids to eat healthy
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How often have you have to ask your kids to finish their vegetables? Kids can give you tough time when you want them to have a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some tips on how you can encourage your children to have healthier meals: Don’t try to force kids to have a single fruit. Instead give them easy access to a bowl of washed, peeled and cut variety of fruits to tempt them to try some. Don’t expect your kids to start eating a new vegetable or fruit in one try. You will need to keep bringing the fruit to them without being too pushy. Try encouraging them to have a … [Read more...]
A date with a date!
March 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dates are a typically Arabian fruit. Travelers crossing massive deserts often found these nutritious fruits growing in a green oasis. Sweet to eat, this small fruit can be surprisingly filling! You can have a date at various stages of its life as the fruit takes a very long time to dry up and doesn’t spoil easily. Arabs generally have dates as a desert after every meal! Here are some cool facts about this unique fruit: 1. Dates form a vital part of Arabian hospitality since ancient times and continues to hold great importance even today. 2. Arabs generally have dates as a … [Read more...]