by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 26, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Heart Health, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
It’s that time of year when we become obsessed with pumpkin – pumpkin lattes, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin pancakes. And why not? Pumpkin is both savory and sweet making it the perfect addition for many recipes. Pumpkin is nutritious, low in calories, and supports a...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jul 16, 2022 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Weight Management
The key component of a diet to lower cholesterol is a plant-rich eating plan. Include plenty of whole fruits and vegetables, unrefined whole grains, and protein mostly from plants. Aim for at least 75% plants and no more than 25% animals. This style of eating is...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Sep 22, 2021 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Heart Health, Recipes for Health
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Mediterranean Diet and it’s link to heart health. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and monounsaturated fats (olive oil). Those that follow a Mediterranean Diet have a reduced their risk of...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Aug 25, 2020 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health, Weight Management
September might be right around the corner but it’s still BBQ season. Let’s talk about healthy grill recipes and cook-out tips. CHOOSE HEALTHIER PROTEINS Skinless chicken breast, lean ground poultry, and fish are the healthier choices. The good fats in fish like...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Mar 18, 2020 | Eating for the Health of it, Heart Health
Do you struggle with getting a nutritious family dinner on the table during the week? It’s not always easy to accomplish this with our busy schedules, but it is possible. Here are 5 tips from busy parents about how they are successful at preparing and serving...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 13, 2019 | Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Heart Health, Recipes for Health
The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adults eat at least half their grains as whole grains – that’s at least 3 to 5 servings of whole grains every day. The average American eats less than one daily serving of whole grains, and some...