With that spooky time of year just around the corner, everyone is getting ready for Halloween. Are you planning a huge party for friends and family? You may end up a guest at someone else’s party. Either way, the face of the season is changing and people are looking for unique ways to celebrate. This year, join others in one of the latest party trends - put a healthy spin on some of the classics. Party Food One of the best ways to trip up a healthy lifestyle is to attend a party. There is food in every corner of the room, everyone is eating, and the menu consists of sweet, salty, and … [Read more...]
Meat for the Health-Conscious Eater
July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There are many ways to cook meat while being health-conscious. Many people choose to include meat as a source of protein in their diets, but they are also aware that it should be consumed properly. In order to maintain an ideal weight, include necessary nutrients in one’s diet, and enjoy a variety of foods, consumers should pay careful attention to their cooking methods. You can visit canada 411 for additional information on places that offer healthier food for you and your family. Grilling is one of the healthiest ways to cook meat. Because the meat’s fat drips through … [Read more...]
Healthy Ways to Eat Out
July 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Nutritionists and dietary experts recommend if you are trying to eat right and healthy you should avoid eating out. While you might try to avoid fast food and restaurants at all costs, there are sometimes when you can't avoid eating out. Luckily, there are things you can do to make your dining experience a healthy and fun one without having to result to only eating a salad. Here are some tips you can use when you have to dine out that will make your dining experience a healthy and fun one. Customize Your Meal Just because the menu says something comes with fried … [Read more...]
CSAs and Seasonal Eating
June 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Prior to the 1900s everyone ate seasonally. Without refrigeration and rapid transportation, there was simply no other choice. Today, we are overwhelmed with choices; our supermarkets are filled with produce from around the world. If we are willing to pay the price, we can eat watermelon, cherries and asparagus all year long. Eating seasonally has a number of benefits. First, seasonal fruits and vegetables are less expensive. Second, it challenges us to vary our menus. And third, we can support our local farmers. With family farms struggling to … [Read more...]
Employment Facts for Dietitians and Nutritionists
April 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many people today are interested in health and nutrition. As more and more people are becoming aware of how fad diets tend to cause problems for those who want to lose weight, there has been an increase in the number of people who are interested in becoming dietitians or nutritionists. For those who are considering going into these fields, they can start by choosing to earn a degree online in one of the following fields: food service systems management, dietetics, or other related fields. Understanding how the human body uses food is one of the biggest points that someone entering this … [Read more...]
Food and Diet: What and how Should we Eat?
April 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Dieting seems to be a concept that terrifies and mystifies people at the same time. Since the height of the Marilyn Monroe era in the 1950s, many of us are perplexed as to why much of our society seems to frown upon curvaceous figures. A woman's size 12 was once considered normal, while the ideal average size since the 1970s has gradually decreased. Still, over the past few decades since then, waistlines appear to be increasing at alarming rates. Many people try to remain on a healthy diet, but weight fluctuation can be a problem. So, what exactly is … [Read more...]
Getting Your Protein
March 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many people wonder about vegetarians. Meat is an important part of our diet because it contains protein. Lack of protein can lead to serious problems including a low immune system which can lead to other serious illnesses. Even though it seems silly to not eat meat because it is such an important part of many peoples’ diets, vegetarians still find that they are able to eat enough protein. How do they find the protein they need necessary for survival? It’s really not that hard to find protein in many foods. There are plenty of foods that contain several grams of protein. You may often hear … [Read more...]
Portion Size
March 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Food is something necessary for our survival. We love our food. But as much as we love food, we have to keep in mind, that even though food seems unlimited to us, with grocery stores and restaurants in such close proximity, we need to keep our portion sizes under control. This is something that many of us don’t even realize. We’ve been eating the same amount at each meal our whole lives, but we don’t even notice that what seems like one serving can actually be two or three servings. We don’t realize how much we actually eat. Most of us just eat until we’re full or until the … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Children To Eat Vegetables
March 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many parents can testify how hard it can be to get your children to eat vegetables. Sometimes it’s just as difficult to get them to eat their vegetables as it is to make them pick up their toys. If you’re one of those parents that need a miracle, you may consider these few tips. Do you like vegetables? Perhaps your children won’t eat their vegetables because you have a bad attitude toward them. Make it known to them that you think vegetables taste great. This may be one solution to help your child eat their vegetables because they look up to you. Preparation makes foods taste … [Read more...]
Fast Food Substitutions
March 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We all know that fast food restaurants sell food that is anything but healthy, but sometimes when you’re in a hurry you are forced to eat there for lunch because there’s nowhere else to eat given your situation. When you eat at fast food restaurants while trying to eat healthier there are foods you should avoid that have a healthier alternative. If you’re thinking about ordering a hamburger, buy the Jr. Hamburger instead of the large one. Avoid overindulging in your cravings and keep your proportions small. You should have the same philosophy with French fries or other fried or … [Read more...]