Every five years, the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) reviews copious amounts of the latest health and nutrition research, endorsing recommendations to the USDA and US Department of Health and Human Services, which ultimately become The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The 2010 DGA were amended to create the 2015 DGA released this month. Here’s The […]
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail
Statistic Brain Research Institute reports that the top five New Year’s resolutions for 2015, in descending order, were: Losing weight Getting organized Spending less and saving more Enjoying life to the fullest Staying fit and healthy. According to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, half of you will be making New Year’s resolutions […]
Talking Thanksgiving Turkey: Ready, Set, Brine!
If your turkey is labeled “self basting,” or “Contains up to 8% solution of water, salt, spices, and flavorings,” it was already injected with a sodium solution, so you will not want to brine this turkey, or it will be too salty. Check your nutrition panel. Four ounces of fresh turkey has about 120 mg […]
Curried Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato
Low in calories, and packed with protein, lentils cook quickly, are easily digested, and there is no soaking time like other dried legumes. The soluble fiber supports cardiovascular health and weight loss, and the insoluble fiber supports healthy digestion. Curried Red Lentil Soup – Serves 8 2 tbsp good vegetable oil 1 bag (2 […]
3 Ingredient Sweet and Spicy Slow Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
This Halloween, don’t toss those pumpkin seeds. Try this simple 3 ingredient recipe, and enjoy with some spiced wine while admiring your carved creations. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of plant protein and fiber (including phytosterols that lower bad cholesterol), as well as unique antioxidant phytonutrients, and are high in minerals like zinc and […]
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