When trying to figure out what you should eat, don't lose the forest for the trees. Don't get bogged down in the minutia of whether specific food items are "good" or "bad." Instead, focus on the big picture where the scientific evidence is well established. We are bombarded with nutrition advice. You "should" eat: low carb, natural, paleo, vegan, gluten free, organic, natural, grass fed, antibiotic free, low glycemic, non-GMO-- the list goes on and on. There are movies, books, and websites. Everything sounds so convincing! Worse, each "diet" claims to be the only proper way to eat. It's … [Read more...]
Processed Foods in Grocery Stores Aisles That Are Good for You
Processed foods in grocery stores aisles can be good for you? Really?...YES These days popular nutrition "gurus" often make healthy eating harder that it needs to be. Sound healthy eating must be easy so we can all do it. In this post I'll address two common "rules" that may have you avoiding healthy foods that can improve your health and vitality. The first "rule" that you hear "experts" spout over and over is: "You should only buy foods from the perimeter of the grocery store." This myth has been around for years. While there are definitely healthy foods on the perimeter, food placement … [Read more...]
National Nutrition Month Best Fork Forward Solutions
March is National Nutrition Month® and the 2017 theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Although there are many foods that give you great bang for your health, today I’m highlighting three foods that pack a bang for your bite, plus simple ideas on how to put your best fork forward! Avocado. Avocados contain more potassium than bananas, provide 26 percent RDA for vitamin K, are loaded with minerals and heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, plus and provide a good source of dietary fiber. They also contain the disease fighting antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin. Best Fork Forward … [Read more...]