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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Jul 30, 2021
Foodborne Illness
Discussion of foodborne illness with a list of ways to avoid getting sick from the foods you eat.
Jul 29, 2021
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Healthy eating during pregnancy, with specific nutrient needs and foods to choose for a healthy baby.
Jul 28, 2021
Indigestion - How to Prevent It
A list of helpful ideas to help you avoid indigestion, including a printable list that you can take with you.
Jul 27, 2021
Healthy Eating Guidelines
A quick take on healthy eating guidelines, designed to give you the information you need in a convenient format..
Jul 26, 2021
Nutrition Quiz Fats - What do you know about lipids?
Nutrition Quiz Fats - find out what you know about this often-misunderstood nutrient.
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Jul 23, 2021
Potato Salad Recipe - A taste of summer
A potato salad recipe that provides a healthier twist on this summer classic.
Jul 22, 2021
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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Jul 21, 2021
Breakfast Food?
A discussion of the menu offerings that masquerade as breakfast food and what they really represent in your diet.
Jul 20, 2021
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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Jul 19, 2021
Sources of Iron - Foods that provide this important mineral
A list of good food sources of iron to help you get enough of this important mineral.
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Jul 16, 2021
Green Potatoes - Toxic Tubers?
Here are some causes and cautions with regard to these potentially toxic tubers.
Jul 15, 2021
Healthy Eating -- Food Matters
This site is committed to helping you educate yourself about eating healthy in order to feel great and stay well.
Jul 13, 2021
Recipe and Cooking Tips
Recipe and Cooking Tips provides useful ideas to help make your recipes and cooking more nutritious and better tasting.
Jul 12, 2021
Protein Sources and Functions
Protein sources and functions, including the importance of this nutrient in your healthy eating lifestyle.
Jul 08, 2021
Monounsaturated Fats
A brief description of types of fats with a list of the best sources of monounsaturated fats.
Jul 07, 2021
10 Healthy Eating Tips
List of 10 healthy eating tips to help you to feel better and live longer.
Jul 05, 2021
Blood Lipid Profile
A definition of blood lipid profile, including what it is and the desirable numbers for a healhy life.
Jul 02, 2021
Recipe Granola
Recipe Granola - a combination of whole grains, nuts, seeds, honey and oil that bakes with a wonderful fragrance.
Jul 01, 2021
Protein Definition
A protein definition which includes what it is and how it functions to maintain good health,
Jun 30, 2021
Breast Cancer and Turmeric
Turmeric may have a role in breast cancer prevention and treatment, and is considered by some to be a super food.
Jun 29, 2021
Minerals Quiz - Test your knowledge of the elemental nutrients.
A minerals quiz to help you test your knowledge of these important nutrients and their role in your good health.
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Jun 28, 2021
Chromium Sources and Functions
Discussion of chromium sources and functions as part of a healthy eating lifestyle.
Jun 25, 2021
Gluten Free Foods
A discussion of gluten free foods and how you can eat healthy while pursuing a gluten-free diet.
Jun 24, 2021
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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Jun 23, 2021
Flax Seed - Ancient Food for the Modern Diet
A discussion of flax seed including how to use it and benefits of making it part of your healthy diet.
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Jun 22, 2021
Cooking With Beans - Preparation and Digestion Tips
A discussion of cooking with beans, including preparation and recipes, along with ways to avoid digestive upset.
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Jun 21, 2021
Metabolic Syndrome
Risks associated with metabolic syndrome and ways to improve through lifestyle changes.
Jun 18, 2021
Basic Nutrition Quiz
A basic nutrition quiz that tests your knowledge of the fundamentals of nutritious eating.
Jun 17, 2021
Whole Wheat Pasta - Is it really whole grain?
A discussion of what often passes as whole wheat pasta along with some recipes using this popular carbohydrate food.
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Jun 16, 2021
Chia Seeds - Tiny nutrition powerhouses
Not just for pottery pets, these highly nutritious chia seeds can be a part of your healthy eating lifestyle.
Jun 15, 2021
Food Poisoning
Ways to prevent food poisoning, including useful tips for handling and storage of your favorite foods.
Jun 14, 2021
Healthy Eating Habits
A list of healthy eating habits that will help you live longer and feel better while you're here.
Jun 11, 2021
Minerals in Food
A timely discussion of minerals in food to help you plan a healthy diet.
Jun 10, 2021
Drinking with Meals
A discussion of drinking with meals - Is it a good idea or can it cause problems?
Jun 08, 2021
GMOs - Genetically Modified Foods
GMOs - Genetically Modified Organisms in foods and how you can avoid them.
Jun 07, 2021
Sources Carbohydrates
Sources Carbohydrates - A thorough discussion of the type and function of carbs in a healty eating lifestyle.
Jun 04, 2021
Basal Metabolic Rate
A comprehensive definition of basal metabolic rate, also known as BMR, including what it is and why we care about it.
Jun 03, 2021
Chlorophyll
A definition of chlorophyll and how it is connected to green plants and a healthy eating lifestyle.
Jun 01, 2021
Healthy Eating for Diabetics
Healthy eating for diabetics involves educating yourself about foods, reading labels and planning.
May 28, 2021
Chloride Sources and Functions
A discussion of chloride sources and functions, and how this mineral plays a role in your health and wellness.
May 27, 2021
Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
A definition of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, including what it is and a possible solution to this food related issue.
May 26, 2021
What is the Glycemic Index?
What is the Glycemic Index - A comprehensive look at the glycemic index and how its role in your diet.
May 25, 2021
Healthy Eating Fiber
Healthy Eating Fiber explains how to get enough fiber into your diet and why it's so important that you do...
May 24, 2021
Vitamins - What you need to know about this nutrient group
This page describes the role of vitamins in your good health.
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May 21, 2021
Healthy Eating Guide
A healthy eating guide with a printable list of of tips for choosing and preparing healthy foods.
May 20, 2021
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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May 19, 2021
Healthy Potato Salad - Improving a Summer Classic
Make healthy potato salad by adding and changing ingredients with more vitamin, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
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Foodborne Illness
Jul 30, 21 10:38 AM
Discussion of foodborne illness with a list of ways to avoid getting sick from the foods you eat.
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Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Jul 29, 21 12:10 PM
Healthy eating during pregnancy, with specific nutrient needs and foods to choose for a healthy baby.
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Indigestion - How to Prevent It
Jul 28, 21 10:15 AM
A list of helpful ideas to help you avoid indigestion, including a printable list that you can take with you.