People often ask for me for guidance on how to spot gluten-free foods that are good (better or best!) for them. For some, the transition to gluten-free foods feels like a move toward foods that are more processed or less healthful. I am quick to highlight the many fresh and naturally gluten-free foods that our found throughout the produce, meat, seafood and dairy departments. Shop in these departments and you are likely to find many healthful items.
We have many reasons to manage stress, quit smoking and eat a better diet–reducing our blood pressure is just one of them. Unless you are checking your blood pressure regularly, you may not even know that it is rising. Over time, our blood pressure can creep higher and higher–possibly without any symptoms–until it is chronically elevated, which we refer to as hypertension.
Snacks matter for all of us. They are the key to maintaining our energy throughout out the day and controlling our appetite. A well-made snack adds great nutrition and even helps you to improve your overall diet. Here I offer you some satisfying snack suggestions that are sure to add something positive to your day.
Consulting Dietician Allison Stowell offers some fresh ideas on finding healthy snacks for kids. Snack is a great time to sneak in more fruits and vegetables, for example. You can also get your kids involved in choosing their favorite healthy foods by putting out star-earning cereal, dried fruit and nuts for them to make their own trail mix.
I got into a fight with my friend the other night at dinner. Here we were at a beautiful French restaurant, one moment catching up on life and the next in a heated debate. The topic: Dr. Oz. Okay, more importantly, the topic was the fine line between preventative medicine and entertainment. Before Oz, preventative medicine and entertainment were worlds apart. My friend sees nothing wrong with people watching, devoting and dedicating their health to personalities like Dr. Oz. It may not surprise you that I do.
Twitter