by kelsey | Feb 2, 2011 | Diet, Holidays, Weight Management
Did you know that a handful of chips, a handful almonds, a handful of chex mix, and 2 regular soda pops totals about 750 calories!? WOW! That’s almost half of the calories we should be taking in a day!
When preparing snacks and food for a party such as the Superbowl, it’s important to try to incorporate a few healthy items into the mixture. This is especially important if you are watching your waist line. Below are a few snack ideas for you as you prepare your menu.
- Low fat, whole grain, or baked chips with salsa
- Fat free or whole grain wraps with lean lunch meat and veggies
- Thin pizza with lean meats such as hamburger or Canadian bacon (stay clear or thick crust and more processed meats like pepperoni and sausage)
- Trail mix with healthy nuts such as almonds and walnuts
- Fresh veggie and/or fruit trays
- Dips made with low fat cream cheese or sour cream and whole grain crackers or chips
- Avoid or limit of any foods that are breaded, fried, and creamy!
Stay tuned to my next post regarding liquid calories!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Feb 1, 2011 | Holidays
With the Super Bowl coming up in a few days, you may be planning your parties and of course food selections. Besides the big game, the Superbowl is known for commercials and great food. With these tips, you can enjoy some treats, without straying too off course with your diet and wellness goals.
- Snack only when you’re hungry. Skip the urge to nibble if you truly are not hungry.
- Have a snack before the party so you won’t be as hungry and overeat with all of the snacks.
- Keep portion control in mind. Fill up a napkin or a dessert plate instead of the large plate.
- Plan ahead…if you are hosting the party, have a few healthy snacks available or if you are going to a party, bring a healthy snack to share.
- Lighten up your recipes: choose low fat or fat free products for your dishes. This is especially significant in dips, sauces, toppings, and dressings.
Stay tuned to my next post with healthy snack ideas!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Jan 27, 2011 | Etc.
Do you use eating to deal with feelings other than hunger, such as boredom, being tired, or stress? We often forget that food is fuel and is meant to energize us! Below are a few tips to help get you overcome emotional eating and in turn think of food as fuel!
• Call a friend for support.
• Use inspirational quotes to help you avoid the temptation to eat.
• Take a warm bath or shower.
• Listen to music or a relaxation CD.
• Take a walk.
• Try activities that keep you from eating. For example, it’s hard to eat while you’re exercising.
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Jan 18, 2011 | Diet
If you scroll down you will see a few posts about whole grains. Even though I have discussed them in previous posts, I wanted to post them again in relation to current topic of diabetes. Whole grains, which include whole wheat bread, brown rice, wild rice, whole grain noodles, etc will help keep your blood sugars lowered compared to the white, refined products. Switching to whole grains will not only help your blood sugars, it will also aid in a healthy digestive tract and promote heart health. To ensure you have a true whole grain product, check the ingredient list under your label…the first ingredient should say ‘whole grain’ or ‘whole wheat’ ….if it says ‘enriched,’ it’s still a white product! Stay tuned to my next post regarding ways to enjoy your sweet treats without all of the added sugars!
-Kelsey
