#nutrition So, on the kid front there is good news, and some not so good news. Do you know what "empty" calories are? First, the good : "Between 2001 and 2010, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among children and adolescents decreased" and "Between 2003 and 2010, total fruit intake and whole fruit intake among children and adolescents … [Read more...]
#nutrition How about a recipe for a delicious quesadilla, NUTRITION: 340 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated), 750 mg sodium. Here's what you need: 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1⁄2 cup orange juice 1 Tbsp canned chipotle pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 Tbsp canola oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced Salt and … [Read more...]
#nutrition So what can I drink? How do I increase by fluid intake without adding sugar and calories to my day? Great questions! The goal is to enjoy what you're drinking AND still control the amount of sugar and calories by choosing alternatives. Can you add fresh squeezed lemons to your water instead of a powdered lemonade mix? Can you find a … [Read more...]
#nutrition So what's your morning pick me up? Even more concerning what's your teenagers pick me up? Sugar amounts to added calories and carbohydrates and has significant side effects. "Appetite for sugar is propelled by changes in the morphology and activity of the reward system reminiscent of addiction. Sugar intake also shifts the hunger-satiety … [Read more...]
#nutrition It's Cinco De Mayo! Happy 5th of May. It's Friday night. For many adults it's TGIF and time to kick back and enjoy some non-work time. We want to de stress and socialize. All that is great. So what are you reaching for and how many? The truth is many adults reach for high sugar drinks and then wonder why their triglycerides or A1C … [Read more...]
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