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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]