Blog Posts in Category: healthy eating
March 6, 2019
Chicken Soup May Be Good For The Soul, But It Is Great For The Body Too There are a few well-known remedies for treating cold symptoms. These include getting lots of rest, drinking lots of fluid and eating lots of chicken noodle soup. Chicken noodle soup is a common food choice among people with cold symptoms, and luckily it comes with a ton of benefits. These benefits include: Easy to Eat: A lot of the time when we are sick we don’t feel like eating, but soup is relatively easy to consume and... Read More
February 18, 2019
Check Out What Nutrition Topics Will Be At The Center of Attention This Year. Every year consumers are bombarded with new food trends they feel they need to try because “everyone else is doing it.” People will try anything when it comes to nutrition from cutting carbs to swishing coconut oil in their mouths. However, are these the trends we should actually be trying? According to Nicole Pin, a Registered Dietitian, these are the five healthful trends we should be following in 2019. Eat more... Read More
February 23, 2018
Learn About Healthy Foods That Are Filling And Satisfying A common misconception of a healthy diet is that you are always hungry and never satisfied. It is actually quite the opposite. Choosing healthy foods that will fill you up is a crucial piece to maintaining a healthy weight or to lose weight. Fiber, protein, and water are the essential components to this. The best foods to consume are those that have a high satiety and a low glycemic index. Listed below are foods that are good for you and... Read More
September 13, 2016
Tips For Creativity In The Kitchen, Dining Hall, And Even The Breakroom Did you know that an attractive plate can actually make the food taste better? This was proven by an Oxford University professor named Charles Spence. He found that even the simplest of meals can be made to not only look more appetizing, but even more flavorful and nutritious based on your garnishes. If you have ever associated healthy eating with bland, boring meals, here is where it stops. You do not have to be an art... Read More
March 23, 2016
Tips For Eating Healthier, While Battling a Busy Schedule As the holidays end and individuals get back to their daily routines, it’s hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle when returning to a busy schedule. Packing snacks to help keep you full and satisfied during the day can help you stay on track! It is often helpful to buy prepackaged items such as 100 calorie almond packs or a piece of fruit like a clementine, to limit preparation time. With prepackaged snacks you can just throw them in your... Read More
February 3, 2016
Use Nutrition to Stay Energized, Maintain Weight and Manage Stress Late night studying, busy schedules, and stressful courses can poorly influence the eating habits of college students; however, students can take control and boost their nutritional health by following some simple guidelines. 1. Listen to your body. Although eating before bedtime is not recommended, listen to your body if you are hungry. If your stomach is growling at 10pm because you have not eaten since 5pm, then have a snack... Read More
January 21, 2016
7 Tips on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Eating healthy does not have to be expensive. You do not have to shop at Whole Foods every week, or eat only organic foods to be healthy. There are other ways to buy healthy foods without spending a fortune. Here are seven tips to help make your next grocery trip less expensive: Eat your greens: You can often get frozen vegetables for about a dollar a bag. These are easy to cook and will add a lot of nutrition to your meal! Learn to love whole grains:... Read More
November 3, 2015
5 Healthy On The Go Tips To Help Carry You Through The Work Week Eating right throughout a busy work week can be difficult. We understand it is hard to make healthy decisions when balancing work and family. Sometimes you may be so busy you reach for the closest item in reach. Well, the days of hitting up the vending machine in between meetings are over. Here are five easy tips to make your week a lot healthier: Use Sunday to Get Ahead Plan out your meals every Sunday. Write out a grocery list... Read More
September 10, 2015
Healthy Eating Habits and Portion Size After a relaxing summer vacation, it’s time for the kids to start the school year and ease back into your busy schedule. It might be tempting to order takeout from your favorite restaurant, but a better choice is getting the entire family involved in making a nutritious dinner. Teach your kids to pour and stir ingredients, wash potatoes, and peel vegetables. Cook old family recipes or create new meal options. A home-cooked meal shows children healthy... Read More
March 3, 2015
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle”, which encourages people to create eating and exercise plans that are focused on eating fewer calories, making informed food choices, and getting daily exercise in order to be a healthy weight. “National Nutrition Week” was started in 1973, but became National Nutrition Month in 1980 after a growing... Read More
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