31 Easy Ways to Eat More Plants: Celebrating National Vegetarian Awareness Month
31 Days in October, 31 Healthy Eating Ideas… Coincidence? I think Not!
October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month. It’s a great time to focus on incorporating more plant-based foods into every meal and snack. As part of my relationship with Silk (I’m a #SilkBlogger, one of two RDs on the team), I’m bringing you this post chock full of easy ideas to help you get more good stuff.
Why Aim for More Plants?
Eating more plants is a good choice for your health and the environment. Plants are loaded with beneficial fiber, vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and other nutrients your body needs to ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - October 16, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition coconut milk easy recipes eating healthy plant based diet silk soymilk vegetarian Source Type: blogs
My Healthiest Travel Routine Yet
By Leo Babauta
On our trip to Europe the last couple of weeks, Eva and I tried a new experiment: we ate nothing like we normally do when we travel.
We ended up feeling healthier than ever, and I lost 5 lbs. on the trip. This is highly unusual for us, because usually we eat pretty much whatever we feel like when we travel, and end up heavier and feeling fatter at the end of the trip.
So what did we do differently? We ate no breads, sweets, potatoes, or white rice (in addition to not drinking beer or cocktails, only red wine). This is in addition, of course, to not eating meat, seafood, poultry, dairy or eggs (we’re...
Source: Zen Habits - October 14, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Health & Fitness Source Type: blogs
5 Keys to Eating for Better Brain Health
Although many people may see the value in the grain- and gluten-free diet proposed by Grain Brain, getting them to take the final step, to actually make a nutritional change in their life, can often prove difficult. That’s understandable, because the first few days and weeks of making any lifestyle change are challenging. In this case, those who have trouble cite an inability to find gluten-free recipes, uncertainty over conflicting gluten-free food lists, reliance on dinning out, or any other of a multitude of issues. So, I decided to write this blog post. Eating to prevent brain disease and Alzheimer’s is, of course,...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - October 9, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Nutrition Alzheimer’s avocado beef coconut oil coffee NrF2 olive oil Omega-3 Source Type: blogs
Calling all gluten-free recipes!
Now that it has been two weeks since the launch of Grain Brain, my hope is that many of you have had a chance to thoroughly examine and digest the conclusions of the book, and are beginning to incorporate the lessons and suggestions into your daily lives. As you already know, a central part of doing so is changing your diet to be completely grain-free, as well as gluten-free. Certainly, there are plenty of resources available, both on the internet or in print, for gluten-free recipes. However, since we can’t eat grains on the Grain Brain diet, many of these resources fall short of the standards required for a Grain Brain...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - October 4, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Recipes Grain Brain Source Type: blogs
Baby’s First Foods: When to start, what to feed
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) agrees that the time to begin solid foods for baby is around 6 months. Of course, checking with your pediatrician is always best. Once you decide the time is right, it can be difficult to know where to start.
This series of blogs will offer some suggestions for baby and toddler solid foods, complete with a recipe for each stage, as well as why the food selected is a great choice.
Avocado and Banana Smash with Drizzled Coconut Oil
Avocado is a terrific first food for baby. It is an excellent source of unsaturated fatty acids and has a higher proportion of this “good” fat than any...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - September 30, 2013 Category: Pediatricians Authors: Ruth Yaron Tags: Perspectives Infant Infant Feeding Top Infant Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Animal, vegetable, or fungus?
One of the joys of living in Massachusetts is being able to attend field schools offered by the Massachusetts Audubon Society at their Welflleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. I've reported on some of these before and am pleased to do so again, after a two-day session led by Wesley Price, who, among other things, has organized the Cape Cod Mushroom Club. Our diverse group of participants was introduced to the many aspects of this field, ranging from the ecological powerhouse represented by this part of the fungus kingdom (distinct from plants, animals, protista, and bacteria) to the details of structure and design of ...
Source: Running a hospital - September 30, 2013 Category: Health Managers Source Type: blogs
NaturOli Restorative Skin Repair Cream – Look at the Label
This “100% natural” skin moisturizer is a top seller on Amazon.com this week. Let’s look at the label to see how natural it really is.
Color us skeptical but most product that claim to be all-natural typically end up with hidden synthetic ingredients. So imagine our surprise to see that NaturOli lives up to its name better than most we have seen.
The good and bad of natural
As you can see from the ingredient list below all of the oil-based ingredients are derived from plant sources such as olives, avocados and sesame seeds. It also uses an amino acid derived preservative rather than the typical formaldeh...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs
Marvelous Mushroom Meal Makeovers (Say That 5 Times Fast!)
We all know most of us should be eating more vegetables, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. One of the ways I recommend getting in more servings is by incorporating them into meals you already love. People love burgers, meatballs, and tacos — myself included! By finding ways to add in veggies, like mushrooms, you can help improve the moisture and taste of these dishes while increasing the vegetables and making the meal healthier.
In honor of September being National Mushroom Month I was on Let’s Talk Live DC this week sharing ideas for mushroom meal makeovers. You can watch the full clip here, or c...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - September 25, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes vegetables blendability burgers healthy eating lets talk live meatballs mushrooms National Mushroom Month pasta Source Type: blogs
Steph: “Wheat is not worth it”
I asked Wheat Belly follower and success story, Steph, to share some of her wheat-free experience:
WB: What prompted you to eliminate wheat?
Steph: I had tried a “controlled carb” diet years ago and had some success. Of course, still eating carbs and wheat, it was pretty impossible to stay with this type of eating, especially since eating wheat just makes me lust for more carbs! Once I got interested in what Wheat Belly had to say about how eating wheat makes us want MORE, I had to read the whole thing. Once I did, I thought that the easiest way for me to see for myself was to try it. I went cold turkey on Jul...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - September 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat-elimination success stories Source Type: blogs
Why does Fructis Triple Nutrition have 3 layers?
Fructis Triple Nutrition Nutrient Spray has 3 layers. Have you ever wondered how that works and what each layer does for your hair?
How do the layers work?
The trick is there are three immiscible fluids that have different specific gravities (SPG). That means that the liquids won’t mix together and will separate into different layers. And since each layer has a different weight it will either rise to the top or sink to the bottom. Based on the ingredient list (see below) it appears that the three main ingredients are water, cyclopentasiloxane (a silicone), and isohexadecane (a hydrocarbon oil.)
Water is the heaviest ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - September 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs
Free Grain Brain Tote!
Have you ordered your copy of Grain Brain yet? We’re just a week away from launch now and it seems like the next seven days can’t happen fast enough. This book is going to provide you with a wealth of insights and will be the key to better brain, and overall, health.
Need another reason to order? Well, pre-order today and forward your receipt to contest@DrPerlmutter.com, and you’ll receive a FREE Grain Brain tote bag. That’s right, a FREE gift to all of you just for ordering Grain Brain. Just think of the statement you’ll be making when you bring the bag to your local farmer’s market to grab some avocados.
Th...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - September 10, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Resources avocado Contest Grain Brain Source Type: blogs
Avocado Cuber
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Source: bookofjoe - September 8, 2013 Category: Anesthetists Authors: bookofjoe Source Type: blogs
Healthy Sandwich Spreads, Rid Your Phone of Spam Texts and More!
Move over, mayo. Try one of these creamy, healthy and totally delicious sammy spreads. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
Can't stand those stupid spam texts? Forward 'em to 7726 to get rid of them. Really! [Lifehacker] (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - September 6, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Morning Scoop avocado breast cancer diet drinking food news technology travel Source Type: blogs
You Can Eat Avocado HOW? 3 Unique Ways to Enjoy This Superfood
If you are an avocado fanatic like I am, you're probably already well aware that they're a great base ingreident in recipes beyond an amazing guacamole. You may have even enjoyed sneaking some avocado into your smoothie, blended it into a luscious chocolate pudding or even tried avocado-based ice cream. But I bet you (probably) haven't had an avocado risotto, creme brulee or crispy avocado fries -- all of which are totally and utterly delicious. Think outside the bowl (and the pit) with these swag new ideas. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - September 3, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Nutrition cooking dessert diet dinner food healthy recipe superfood Source Type: blogs
Foods to Help Keep Kids Energized and Focused at School
Schools are back in session. Busy parents don’t need any more complication to get through the school year. So I found some cool healthy snacks and lunch ideas for the kiddies! We all know the kids still want flavor while you want some cost-effective and healthy for them. Together we can find a great solution satisfying both parents and kids. Simple and easy are keys to success.
My latest segments on ABC News Channel 8 “Let’s Talk Live” and NBC’s WBAL TV 11 in Baltimore reveal tips and recipe ideas for school lunches, at-home snacks, and dinner ideas that give them high marks throughout the day ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - August 22, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition back to school breakfast dinner KIND L'il Critters Let's Move Salad Bars 2 Schools Manzanos Nature Box Pirates Booty recipes snacks Turbana Walmart Yucca Source Type: blogs
