Health studies have established that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can improve heart and overall health. Our bodies require omega-3 fatty acids but we cannot produce them so we must get them from food sources. Omega-3s from plant sources are found in flax and walnuts, but omega-3s from fish have been shown to ...
“Manage your stress.” Stress affects us in different ways, physically and emotionally. Chronic stress can suppress your immune system and if it causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure it may damage the artery walls. Use a stress coping mechanism (NOT FOOD) to manage your stress: positive self-talk, a 15 to 20 minute ...
Today is National Popcorn Day. Popcorn can be a healthy, whole-grain snack and part of your daily meal plan. Choose low-fat microwave popcorn, or better yet, buy the 100 calorie snack bags to control your portion size. If you prefer to use an air popper, you can spray the popcorn with butter flavored spray and ...
In July 2014, program dietitian Vicki Bovee and her husband, Bill, committed to do a weekly challenge for a year to improve their health and lifestyle. Vicki and Bill decided to tackle a variety of challenges to eat better, eat and live more mindfully, and improve physical health and emotional well-being. They successfully completed ...
January is National Soup Month. Did you know that eating a cup of broth based soup can help you eat less at your meal? If you have not had weight loss surgery, this simple technique can help you cut your calories at mealtime and help you feel fuller longer. Researchers at Penn State conducted studies ...
“Clean out the pantry.” The holidays are over and there may be extra or leftover foods still in your kitchen. This is the perfect time to clean out your pantry, cupboards, and refrigerator of those foods which are not part of your healthy eating plan. And while you’re in there, check the expiration dates ...
The holidays aren’t quite over but you may be over the eating and festivities. An easy and effective way to deal with the last few holiday meals and parties before the new year, or to get yourself back on track, is to drink meal replacement shakes for two meals a day. Be sure to use ...
Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Overcooked, dry chicken is difficult to eat. The best way to prevent problems with chicken is to not overcook it.. Pounding out the chicken breast to equal thickness will ensure that the meat is cooked evenly, not underdone on one end and overdone on the other. And to be ...