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When Trying to Figure out What to Eat Don’t Lose the Forest for the Trees

October 13, 2017 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: healthy eating, Nutrition Tagged With: dieting choices, healthy eating with diabetes, how to eat healthy, organic vs non organic food

Processed Foods in Grocery Stores Aisles That Are Good for You

March 30, 2017 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Diabetes Healthy Eating, healthy eating, Nutrition Tagged With: canned and frozen foods, grocery shopping tips, healthy food choices, healthy processed foods, processed foods

National Nutrition Month Best Fork Forward Solutions

March 9, 2017 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

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...]

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7 Tips for a Healthy Tailgate

It’s football season! No matter if you’re rooting for your favorite team at the stadium or from the comfort of your own home, here are my 7 tips for a healthy tailgate. Start the Day off Right. When prepping for a long day of tailgating, it’s easy to forget to set aside the time for a […]

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Greens and Beans Fiesta Bowl Recipe

Greens and Beans Fiesta Bowl Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup brown jasmine rice, uncooked 6 oz. ground turkey or chicken 1 to 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/3 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons hot sauce 6 cups DOLE® Organic Kale Mix 1 can (15 oz.) […]

When Trying to Figure out What to Eat Don’t Lose the Forest for the Trees

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 […]

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