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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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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Jun 27, 2022
Healthy Eating Diet - 10 Tips to Eating Healthy
Ten tips for your healthy eating diet, including buying and preparing healthy food.
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Jun 24, 2022
Potato Salad - A Summer Classic
Potato salad is a mixture of potatoes and other ingredients; you can make a healthier version of this summer classic.
Jun 23, 2022
Thiamin Foods
A list of foods that are significant sources of thiamin for you to include in your diet.
Jun 22, 2022
Spices and Herbs - Add flavor and nutrition to your menu plans.
Spices and herbs are the substances that make our food taste good, but they also are a source of vital nutrients.
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Jun 21, 2022
Is carrageenan bad for you?
Jared's question... I have been hearing some bad things about an ingredient in foods called carrageenan, and I was wondering what you think about it.
Jun 20, 2022
Diabetes - Issues and Answers
An overview of diabetes concerns, including medication, particularly Actos and Actos lawsuits.
Jun 17, 2022
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Tips for eating healthy on a budget that will help you make your food dollars matter.
Jun 16, 2022
Anemia Definition
A discussion of anemia - causes, symptoms and how it may affect your good health.
Jun 15, 2022
Artificial Sweeteners
There is a lot of controversy about artificial sweeteners and their safety in the food supply.
Jun 14, 2022
Folic Acid Foods
A list of folic acid foods that will help you to be sure that you get enough of this important B vitamin.
Jun 13, 2022
Vitamin A Quiz - Are you Bugs or Elmer?
Vitamin A Quiz - Test your knowledge of Bugs Bunny's favorite vitamin with theseTrue or False questions.
Jun 10, 2022
Healthy Granola Recipe
Here is a healthy granola recipe that is easy to make and a great edition to your breakfast menu planning.
Jun 09, 2022
Phytonutrients Will Fight For You
The most commonly known phytonutrients with food sources and beneficial effects including helping you prevent disease..
Jun 08, 2022
Problems with Getting Older
SMT's question... Hi Suzy! Ive been laid up for 7 weeks with back problems, so I've had a lot of time to look through your website. I am in my forties
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Healthy Nuts
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