The Best Unique Meatless Grilling Options
Meatless grilling extends way beyond just firing up some frozen veggie patties. (Although a good frozen veggie patty can be REALLY good sometimes, just saying.) You can pretty much throw anything on the grill and achieve that fabulous smoky summertime flavor we all know and love. Ever try a roasted veggie pizza on the grill? How about creamy avocados? From savory grilled asparagus to caramelized grilled peaches, there are endless ways to satisfy your #MeatlessMonday grilling cravings -- sans the usual burgers and dogs. Whip up one of these this weekend! (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. - June 10, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Meatless Monday diet food grilling meatless meals nutrition superfoods Source Type: blogs
Recipe of the Week: Chilled Avocado Orange Soup
Chilled soup may sound a little strange if you have never had it before, but it's actually an awesome, refreshing and light dinner for a warm summer evening. (Like in New York today.) This recipe from the Florida Department of Citrus is especially yummy as it combines cool, creamy avocado and coconut milk with bright and tangy orange juice and fresh ginger for a taste that is truly tropical! (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. - May 31, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Recipes avocado diet food nutrition soup superfood Source Type: blogs
Foods and Gadgets to “Fuel” Your Active Lifestyle
If you like exercise like I do, then you might also like to know how to stay energized before, during, and after your workout. When it comes to eating, the key is quality foods, quality nutrients. I also think it’s important to “train smart,” meaning push yourself when you need to and cut yourself some slack when you need to. I support heart rate training as method for customizing your program to meet your goals and current fitness level.
I was on Let’s Talk Live DC this week sharing foods and gear that will help fuel an active lifestyle. Check out my tips on hydration, pre-exercise fuel, recovery n...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 22, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy exercise food nutrition recipes cherries flapjacked protein pancakes Kind Bars lets talk live polar heart rate monitor pre-fuel nutrition recovery nutrition smoothie recipes Vita Coco Source Type: blogs
Superfood of the Week: Kale
Step aside, romaine -- there's a new Queen Green in town. Kale earns exceptional marks in our books as it's filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants and nutrients ranging from vitamin A, C, and K to fiber, protein and calcium. Kale also contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds that promote eye health, too. Basically, this superstar veggie is literally one of the healthiest foods on the planet. We challenged two celeb chefs, Alex Guarnaschelli and Mark...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - May 21, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Nutrition diet food kale superfood Source Type: blogs
Self-Managing Cholesterol
By David Spero
As a recent study indicates, reducing LDL (“bad" cholesterol) can help prevent complications in most people with diabetes. Why is LDL cholesterol a bad thing, and how do you get to a healthy level?
First, what is cholesterol? Discovered in 1769 by analyzing gallstones, cholesterol is a fat-like organic chemical that is an essential part of animal cell membranes. Without it, cells won't function properly.
Cholesterol is made into bile, which is needed for digesting fats. It is also helps produce the body's natural steroids, including our sex hormones and the vital stress hormone cortisol. Cholesterol ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - May 15, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: David Spero Source Type: blogs
Cold Smoothie Ideas Perfect for Warmer Weather
As a sports nutritionist, ultra marathoner, busy working mom, and health nut… I love smoothies, especially in warmer weather. They’re quick, easy, and cold! Making them yourself is usually the best way to go because you control the ingredients to keep them good-for-you.
Last week I was on WBAL in Baltimore sharing some of my favorite warm weather smoothie recipes. You can watch the whole video here, visit WBAL’s website for the full recipes, or check out some of the highlights below:
“Red Recharger” Recovery Smoothie
For all those athletes out there, whether you run, swim, bike (or do all three&...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - May 15, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy exercise food recipes cherries peanuts recovery nutrition silk smoothies soymilk sports nutrition Source Type: blogs
Ask the Nutritionist: Calcium Supplements, Yes, No, WTF?
Got questions about healthy eating and nutrition?
Well, today starts a new feature at Cranky Fitness: Ask the Nutritionist!
It could also rightfully be called "Ask the Dietitian," since both the contributors are RD's. I almost did call it that, but then decided to play it safe in case either of these two knowledgeable and articulate experts figures out what a silly blog this is and decides to bail. What if I need to find someone new and have to cast a wider net?
No certification, but pretty darn sensible!
Plus, half the time I spell it "Dietitian" and the other half "Dietician" and that was driving me...
Source: Cranky Fitness - May 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Crabby McSlacker Source Type: blogs
Recipe: Pineapple-Cucumber Guacamole for Cinco de Mayo
If you are thinking about throwing a fiesta for Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, impress your friends by putting a fresh spin on this Mexican classic. Courtesy of Avocados from Mexico, this recipe transforms basic guacamole into a fresh tropical treat. Pineapple not only adds a twist of bright flavor, but its acidity helps to slow the browning of the avocados, too. (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. - May 3, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Recipes avocado diet food holiday nutrition superfood Source Type: blogs
Healthy Eating Tips During Pregnancy
Jodi Greebel, MS, RD
www.citrition.com
www.dindinsfood.com
There is so much conflicting information out there about what to eat and what not to eat when you are pregnant. Here is a quick guideline of what to eat and what to avoid.
What to Include in Your Diet:
Variety. A diet with a lot of variety helps you get all the nutrients you need.
High fiber foods. Choose foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans/legumes which provide a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and can help prevent constipation.
Calcium-rich foods. Choose low-fat and nonfat milk, yogurt and cheese to ensure you get adequa...
Source: Cord Blood News - May 2, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: joyce at mazelabs.com Tags: babies brain development Cord Blood medical research parents pregnancy stem cells Uncategorized affordable cord blood banking bananas and potassium bone marrow transplant breast feeding cord blood banking information cord blood b Source Type: blogs
TASTY TUESDAY: Proofreader’s Sandwich
Way back when I was an evening proofreader at a newspaper, I grew an avocado tree from a pit. Alas, somebody kept dumping their old coffee on it, and the young tree died. It would also have been nice if this sandwich had occurred to me at the time; it would have been mighty sustaining [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:)
Source: Andrea's Buzzing About: - April 30, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: andrea Tags: Food Tasty Tuesday Source Type: blogs
TASTY TUESDAY: Proofreader ’ s Sandwich
Way back when I was an evening proofreader at a newspaper, I grew an avocado tree from a pit. Alas, somebody kept dumping their old coffee on it, and the young tree died. It would also have been nice if this sandwich had occurred to me at the time; it would have been mighty sustaining […] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:)
Source: Andrea's Buzzing About: - April 30, 2013 Category: Disability Authors: andrea Tags: Food Tasty Tuesday Source Type: blogs
TASTY TUESDAY: Proofreader’s Sandwich
Way back when I was an evening proofreader at a newspaper, I grew an avocado tree from a pit. Alas, somebody kept dumping their old coffee on it, and the young tree died. It would also have been nice if this sandwich had occurred to me at the time; it would have been mighty sustaining […] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:)
Source: Andrea's Buzzing About: - April 30, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: andrea Tags: Food Tasty Tuesday Source Type: blogs
Join #EggChat Tuesday, April 23rd 7pm ET – New Protein Research, Recipes, Prizes
tomato avocado egg salad
I couldn’t be more excited to be working with @IncredibleEggs and the Egg Nutrition Center to host a Twitter chat next week sharing the latest egg protein research, recipes, and more! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 23rd at 7pm ET, 4 Pacific Time and get in on the conversation by following #EggChat. Read on and see my video below for more details. I hope to see you there!
The “Who/What/Where”
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 7-8 p.m. ET / 4-5 p.m. Pacific
Where: #EggChat and your favorite “chat” platform (e.g. TweetChat.com)
Prizes: We’re giving away prizes, i...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 17, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: eating healthy food new research nutrition recipes eggs giveaway prizes protein satiety twitter chat Source Type: blogs
Standout Foods Take Center Stage
By Amy Campbell
Meet with a dietitian and one of the first questions you might ask him is, "What should I eat?" The answer, in part, lies in the reason for seeing him in the first place. Most dietitians will tell you to eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups, but there are also some particular standouts that you might want to make an extra effort to add to your repertoire. These are foods that may wait quietly on the sidelines while the superfoods take center stage. Think about adding some of the following tasty treats to your menus.
Barley. Barley admittedly can sometimes taste bland. I've made soup with barle...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - April 8, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
How to Eat Real Food Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup.
Are you eating real, whole food as much as you’d like?
If you’ve been following Zen Habits for any length of time, you’ve probably been inspired by Leo’s story. My favorite part is how he went from being an overweight junk food eater to a lean, plant-food-loving machine.
Like Leo, I’m a big believer that for optimum health it’s best to eat real, whole food as much as possible. Preferably prepared at home.
The good news is, it doesn’t need to take as much time as you’d think.
When I was writing my b...
Source: Zen Habits - April 5, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Health & Fitness Source Type: blogs
