July 5, 2007
Heart Healthy: Cholesterol
Limit your average daily cholesterol intake to less then 300 mg as part of a diet that's low in saturated fat. Foods from animals (meat, fish, poultry, butter, cheese, egg yolks, and diary products) are high in cholesterol. Foods from plants don't contain cholesterol.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 3:33 PM
June 19, 2007
Heart Healthy: Fat-free Milk
Switch to fat-free milk. Gradually reduce the fat content of the milk you drink. Start with 1%...then try1/2%...and finally fat-free milk. Fat-free milk has less than 1.2 grams of fat compare to whole milk that has 8 – 9 grams of fat per serving.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 3:33 PM
June 13, 2007
Heart Healthy: Lean Meats
Use lean meats. Choose fish, chicken, turkey and lean cuts of beef and pork. Enjoy a least two servings of baked or grilled fish each week. Remove the skin from poultry to cut about half the fat. The recommended 3-ounce serving of cooked meat is about the size of a deck of cards.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 10:01 AM
June 6, 2007
Heart Healthy: Low-Fat
Choose fat-free or low-fat products. Take the low-fat challenge, and compare different products. Cutting back on fat will help keep your calorie in take low.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 10:45 AM
May 30, 2007
Heart Healthy
Choose foods naturally low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Most are naturally low in fat, calories and sodium and high in fiber, vitamins and mineral. Chose five or more servings of fruits and vegetable.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 12:53 PM
May 22, 2007
Healthy Guidelines for Cancer Preventions
- Choose a diet rich in plant-based foods.
- Eat a minimum of five servings per day of vegetables and fruits.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Be physically active.
- Do not use tobacco in any form.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 1:29 PM
May 14, 2007
More Good Ideas for Healthy Dining
1. Before going out, grab a light snack or beverage to take the edge off your hunger.
2. Drink water or sugarless beverages like diet soda or iced tea.
3. First eat the low-calorie foods on your plate such as the green salad or steamed vegetables, so you'll be less hungry for the higher calorie ones.
4. Ask for dressing and sauces to be served on the side so you can use less.
5. Order vegetables with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese instead of butter.
6. If you order dessert, choose one that is all or mostly made of fruit and share.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 2:16 PM
May 7, 2007
Tips for Trimming Portion Sizes When Eating Out
Tips for Trimming Portion Sizes when eating out.
- Share your meal with a friend.
- Divide before you dig in.
- Choose smaller items such as an appetizer and a salad or soup
- Stop eating for a few minutes halfway through the meal. It takes at lest 20 minutes after eating for your brain to perceive that you are no longer hungry.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 12:03 PM
April 23, 2007
Healthy Snacks
Snacks do not have to be a "guilty pleasure." They can play an important role in a healthy, balanced diet. In fact, choosing the right snacks can help you eat the mostly plant-based diet – vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans - that research shows can help protect against cancer and other diseases.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 1:59 PM
April 18, 2007
Watch Out When Eating Out
On average, restaurant meals have about 60% more calories than meals made at home.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 3:15 PM
