by kelsey | Apr 27, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Etc., Food
Searching the internet for healthy recipes can sometimes be overwhelming due to the high volume of sites out there. I have compiled a list of websites that I thought I’d share with you to help you during your search. Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 24, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management
One of my favorite foods on the grill is kabobs. It’s a great way to get lean meat and vegetables in one meal through a healthy cooking method….and it’s even easy to make! You can choose lean chicken, pork, steak or shrimp and add some vegetables such as sweet potatoes, zuchini, peppers, onions, or tomatoes. To complete your meal you could add a side of wild or brown rice. I am looking forward to enjoying this meal when the weather warms up again!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 23, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Heart Health, Wellness/Health
Well it’s kind of hard to talk about grilling in the middle of this March blizzard, but I thought we can discuss it now so you can start preparing your refridgerator with tasty grill foods! Beef is a real common meal in my house as my husband and his family raise cattle. Red meat has somewhat gotten a bad rap with being linked to increased heart disease risk, however there are still very lean and nutritious selections of red meat that can fit into a part of a healthy diet.
Saturated fat is the type of fat that is naturally found in beef, thus we want to encourage you to choose lean selections to limit the amount of unhealthy fat you consume. Next time you’re shopping for beef, choose greater than 90% lean hamburger and look for key words such as “loin” and “round” as these are indicators you are getting a lean selection. For example, the sirloin steak is leaner than a t-bone steak. In addition, you may consider buying locally from a farmer/rancher to ensure you are getting quality meat. If you are looking for good recipes, I encourage you to check out the Beef Industry’s website at www.beefnutrition.org.
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 22, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management
This last weekend marked the official start of spring and to celebrate I decided to pull out the grill to start enjoying some of my favorite foods! Little did I know that winter wasn’t done as we are now in a winter storm warning! In future posts we are going to explore some great food choices on the grill and hope that our warm weather will come back. Grilling is one of the best cooking methods for us. When we think of grilling, we often think of hot dogs, brats, burgers, steak, etc. Besides these popular meat choices, there are other foods such as sweet potatoes and vegetables that taste great on the grill. In addition, it’s important to cook your foods at the proper temperatures to avoid food borne illness. Stay tuned to future posts as we discuss food choices and proper cooking temperatures.
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 17, 2011 | Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Is snacking bad for me? No! Snacking is great to help you feel more energetic. The trick is to only snack when you are truly hungry, to choose your snacks wisely, and practice portion control. Most individuals need to eat something every 4 hours to keep their blood sugar levels steady. Having a small snack (100-200 calories) in between meals can prevent you from overeating at meal times as you won’t be as hungry or starving. Here are a few ideas for you.
▪ String cheese and whole-grain crackers
▪ Nonfat yogurt mixed with fresh fruit and granola
▪ Cereal and milk
▪ Cut-up fruit or vegetables with yogurt dip
▪ Whole-wheat pita filled with hummus
▪ Low-fat or whole grain corn chips with salsa
▪ Fat-free or whole grain tortilla filled with turkey, cheese, and vegetables
▪ Half of a bagel topped with peanut butter and banana slices
▪ Low-fat popcorn with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top
▪ Fat-free pudding cup
▪ Handful of nuts mixed with a few chocolate chips
▪ Low-fat milk and 2-3 gingersnap cookies
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 15, 2011 | Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
White, yellow, and brown produce contain nutrients that promote heart health and reduce cancer risks.
Fruits: banana, brown pear, dates, and white peaches
Vegetables: cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, turnips, white fleshed potatoes, white corn
This wraps up the color wheel of produce. To help promote optimal health, we encourage you to choose a variety of colors when shopping for seasonal fruits and vegetables. For example, instead of grilled chicken and mashed potatoes, try topping your chicken with salsa, substitute a sweet potato over the white potato, and add a nice green salad topped with pear and strawberries! A colorful meal is not only visually appealing, but it also contains an abundance of nutrients and flavor!
-Kelsey
