This baked pumpkin oats recipe is amazing!
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One of my most-discussed topics with clients is that of snacks. The term “snack” is not synonymous with the term “junk food”…or pre-packaged + processed grab-n-go food such as cookies, chips, sodas, etc. Rather, the term “snack” simply refers to smaller amounts of food eaten between larger meals.
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Registered dietitian nutritionist Cathy Deimeke says research does not support either the paleo or keto diet, and any diet that forces people to almost give up an entire food group is not a good choice. Deimeke says to have good health people need a balanced diet and she recommends the Mediterranean diet.”- KNXV-TV (Phoenix) (8/16/18)
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These brownies are amazing!
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“Eating too little food can send the body into famine mode, causing metabolism to drop, reducing the number of calories burned, and undercutting weight-loss efforts, said registered dietitian Libby Gordon. RD Kristin Koskinen says eating too few calories also may reduce non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which is the energy expended by the body doing regular activities, such as cleaning, cooking and fidgeting.”- Shape online (8/16/18)
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Like banana bread? You have to try this week’s #whatscookinwednesday!
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“Having dinner before 9 p.m. or at least two hours before bedtime is associated with a 20% lower risk of breast and prostate cancer, compared with eating after 10 p.m. or going to sleep within two hours of dinner, according to a study in the International Journal of Cancer.”- Healio/HemOnc Today (7/17), CNN (7/17)
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What do you think of these Salmon Curry Patties for #whatscookinwednesday?
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Ahh yes, the gluten-free frenzy. To help tackle the misconceptions of this hot topic, let’s start with some definitions.
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Here’s a healthy stir fry to celebrate #whatscookinwednesday!
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Particularly as of late, cognitive diseases and the people they affect have come to hold a special place in my heart. My husband’s mother, Sherry Wright, was given a diagnosis of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD) in March 2015 at just 51 years of age. The ways in which this nasty disease has impacted Sherry and her entire family are endless.
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This week’s #whatscookinwednesday features a unique twist on spaghetti squash.
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The words “satisfaction with eating” carry a huge WOW factor for me. Can you imagine feeling truly satisfied after each snack/meal? Not longing for more of this, less of that, something salty, something sweet…so many of us are guilty of thinking about our next feeding as soon as we finish the current meal. Or even worse, DURING the current meal!
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The key to a healthy lifestyle? Lots of water, lots of vegetables, a stash of healthy food to go to in a pinch, and some relaxation. Sounds simple enough, right?
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Chicken parm fan? This week’s #whatscookinwednesday is a healthy twist on an old classic.
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Pumpkin Protein Muffins?! You read that right! This super simple recipe will certainly hit the spot this fall.
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This week’s version of #whatscookinwednesday is just the refreshing dip you didn’t know you needed!
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Next up for our #whatscookinwednesday Overnight Oats!
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“Eating too fast, eating too much at night and using big plates are some of the habits that can keep people from improving their health or losing weight, writes registered dietitian nutritionist Leslie Bonci. Exercising on an empty stomach and not consuming enough carbohydrates also can prevent people from improving their fitness, Bonci adds.”- U.S. News & World Report (7/11/2018)
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“Dietitians say pairing foods such as tomato and olive oil or turmeric and black pepper can increase their nutritional benefits. Registered dietitian Ginger Hultin recommends serving foods with vitamin C and calcium together to promote bone health and RD Toby Amidor combines fat-soluble vitamins with a healthy fat source to boost absorption.”- NBC NEWS (7/9)
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