by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 28, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Weight Management
Energy density and nutrient density are two important terms to understand when making food choices. Energy (or calorie) dense foods contain a higher number of calories per serving. Nutrient dense foods contain a higher level of vitamins, minerals, and other important...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 14, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Heart Health, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Have you ever considered going meatless as a way to improve your health? I’m not suggesting a full-fledged vegan lifestyle. I’m talking about taking meat off the dinner table one night a week – Mondays for example. There are many health benefits associated with...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 17, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health
Summer is a great time of year to be a healthy eater. Farmers markets and gardens are bursting with gorgeous vegetables in their prime. Summer vegetables are delicious when grilled, roasted, or stir-fried. For some people though, eating cooked vegetables is a struggle...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jun 26, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Weight Management
Eating out in a restaurant can be challenging when you are trying to eat healthy and make weight-conscious choices. Things can get out of hand quickly when you are faced with too many options. It’s easy to consume more calories, fat, and sodium in just one restaurant...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jun 5, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. However, foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits such as lowering your risk of diabetes and...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 22, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it
If this were 1990, people would laugh if you suggested adding avocado to toast. Fat was the enemy and low-fat and fat-free products including cookies, crackers, cheese, salad dressings took over the grocery stores. Thankfully science has progressed, and we know now...