Healthy Eating Blog
I am passionate about helping you understand what it takes to pursue a healthy eating lifestyle. This blog is my forum to share with you information about issues related to nutrition and wellness through a healthy eating lifestyle.
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Nov 21, 2022
A Healthy Breakfast is King
A discussion of breakfast personality types and why eating a healthy breakfast is important to your good health.
Nov 14, 2022
Fiber Quiz - What do you know about "roughage?"
Take this Fiber Quiz to see what you know about this important component of a healthy diet.
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Nov 07, 2022
Preventing Cancer - Kim, this one's for you.
Preventing Cancer - Too many people have suffered with this devastating disease, but there are some things you can do.
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Oct 31, 2022
Daily Healthy Eating Plan
A daily healthy eating plan that will help you design menus that will lead to a healthy eating lifestyle.
Oct 24, 2022
Recipe French Onion Soup - Fondue for Dinner
Recipe French Onion Soup - a vegetarian version of this popular soup with its savory onion base, a touch of vermouth.
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Oct 17, 2022
Green Potatoes - Toxic Tubers?
Here are some causes and cautions with regard to these potentially toxic tubers.
Oct 10, 2022
Vitamin B6 Foods
List of Vitamin B6 foods that you can include in your healthy diet to make sure you get enough of this important B vitamin.
Oct 03, 2022
Foods with MSG - Finding monosodium glutamate on food labels
Foods with MSG in its various forms, including other names for monosodium glutamate that appear on food labels.
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Sep 26, 2022
Healthy Eating Facts - Basics of eating healthy
A concise list of healthy eating facts to help you eat healthy and feel well.
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Sep 19, 2022
Unhealthy Eating - Is it Addictive?
A discussion of unhealthy eating as showcased in a recent study regarding fatty foods.
Sep 12, 2022
Making Soup - A Seasonal Labor of Love
Making soup: including recipes and tips to help you warm up your autumn and winter menus.
Sep 06, 2022
Diabetes Diet - Food for thought for us all
Diabetes diet is discussed including eating healthy and a description of what causes this dread disease.
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Aug 29, 2022
Healthy Eating Grains
Healthy Eating Grains - In spite of recent bad press, grains can form part of a healthy diet.
Aug 22, 2022
Protein Facts and Functions
Protein facts and functions, including sources, servings and suggestions for including protein in your diet.
Aug 19, 2022
Cancer Prevention on Both Sides of the Ball
A discussion of cancer prevention through healthy eating choices.
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Aug 18, 2022
Drinking with Meals
A discussion of drinking with meals - Is it a good idea or can it cause problems?
Aug 17, 2022
Healthy Eating Beans
Healthy Eating Beans - A significant source of protein, fiber and other nutrients, inexpensive and easy to store.
Aug 15, 2022
Iron Foods - Dietary sources of Iron
A list of iron foods that you can include in your daily menu plans to get enough iron in your diet
Aug 12, 2022
Benefits of Eating Healthy
The benefits of eating healthy encourage you to take a look at your diet and its effect on your health.
Aug 11, 2022
Nutrition Facts to help you plan your healthy eating lifestyle.
A quick list of Nutrition Facts to help you reach your goal of eating healthy.
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Aug 10, 2022
Food Poisoning
Ways to prevent food poisoning, including useful tips for handling and storage of your favorite foods.
Aug 09, 2022
Child Obesity Prevention List
A comprehensive list of useful tips to help prevent child obesity that you can print and keep handy for reference..
Aug 08, 2022
Vitamin A Sources and Functions
Discussion of Vitamin A sources and functions, and the importance of this fat-soluble vitamin in your good health.
Aug 05, 2022
Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Here is a healthy peanut butter fudge recipe that is easy to make, tastes good and has complementary proteins.
Aug 04, 2022
Healthy Grocery List
What to include on a healthy grocery list and why as well as what should not be on your list.
Aug 03, 2022
Chia Seeds - Tiny nutrition powerhouses
Not just for pottery pets, these highly nutritious chia seeds can be a part of your healthy eating lifestyle.
Aug 02, 2022
Vegetarian Stories
Vegetarian Stories - It sometimes takes a sense of humor to be a vegetarian in a meat-eating society.
Aug 01, 2022
Nutritional Foods
Nutritional foods - what generally makes a food nutritious as well as specific foods that are part of a healthy diet.
Jul 29, 2022
Thiamin Quiz - What do youknow about Vitamin B1?
Here is a thiamin quiz to give you an opportunity to find out what you know about this important B vitamin.
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Jul 28, 2022
Healthy Carbohydrates
In spite of a bad reputation, there are healthy carbohydrates that you can include in your diet.
Jul 26, 2022
Selenium Sources and Functions
Discussion of selenium sources and functions and the role this important mineral plays in your diet.
Jul 22, 2022
Empty Calories
A list of empty calories that can sabotage your desire to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Jul 21, 2022
Conscious Eating - Pay attention to what you are eating
One way to lose or maintain weight and be healthy is to practice conscious eating using these tips as a guide.
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Jul 20, 2022
Nutrition Tips - Ideas to help you get the most from your diet.
Nutrition Tips that may help you improve your diet.
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Jul 19, 2022
Folic Acid Folate For Yourself and Your Baby
Folic Acid Folate is of monumental importance in new cell formation and the prevention of birth defects.
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Jul 18, 2022
Photosynthesis and Nutrition
definition of photosynthesis, what it is, and how it is connected to carbohydrates and a healthy eating lifestyle.
Jul 15, 2022
Recipe Vegetarian Lasagna
Recipe Vegetarian Lasagna - a delicious variation of this popular favorite.
Jul 14, 2022
Eating Healthy and Losing Weight
Tips on the best way to go about eating healthy and losing weight.
Jul 13, 2022
Pesticides in Food - The Why's and Wherefores
A discussion of pesticides in food, the why's and wherefores, and a list of ways you can minimize your risk.
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Jul 12, 2022
The Leptin Connection - Is the Fat in Your Genes?
You may have heard about leptin, the hormone that affects appetite and how we use energy.
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Jul 11, 2022
Garlic Facts and Benefits - Besides a seat on the subway!
Garlic facts and benefits, including buying, storing and cooking tips, plus benefits of this so-called stinking rose.
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Jul 08, 2022
What are Triglycerides?
What are triglycerides and what role do they play in healthy eating and wellness.
Jul 07, 2022
Estimate Calorie Needs
Estimate calorie needs using the Harris-Benedict equation, which adjusts for height, weight, gender and activity level.
Jul 06, 2022
Healthy Eating Advice - What's a Guinea Pig to Do?
Healthy Eating Advice - Do you sometimes feel like a guinea pig when it comes to healthy eating?
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Jul 05, 2022
Trans Fat Foods - Ubiquitous and Unhealthy
A list of trans fat foods to help you to avoid these unhealthy fats as you plan your healthy eating lifestyle.
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Jun 29, 2022
Vegetarian Protein
Vegetarian protein sources for those pursuing a vegetarian diet or who wish to include some meatless meals.
Jun 28, 2022
Glycemic Index - How foods affect your insulin response
The glycemic index - what it is, and what it means in planning your healthy diet.
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