Personal Nutrition INK
December 2007 Newsletter
In this issue |
Confessions of a Dietitian
| When we weed out all the 'bad' foods - and believe me there are people who can find something bad about everything - we aren't left with much. There are too many calories or too many carbs, not enough fiber or the wrong kind of fat. We have shunned so many foods that we have forced the industry to manufacture fake healthy foods. I prefer real simple food myself. With a little creativity, we can make wonderful meals from simple foods. |
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News & Events
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Join us on January 5th as we kick of our 2008 workshop series. We're starting the year with Family Meal Planning, which focuses on simplifying the menu planning process. Wake up your plate and find a system that works for you and your family. Visit our www.personalnutritioninc.com and register now! |
Holidays Are Meant To Be Enjoyed
The holidays are a welcome break from the demands of the seemingly endless work week most of the year brings. The season brings wonderful aromas, delectable foods, and relaxation. It's a time for families to share laugher and meals - together.
Somehow the holidays have become a "free pass" to overeat. Why do we behave as though our festive meals will be the last one we ever eat? We eat until we are stuffed - and then we eat some more. Rest assured that it really is possible to 'sample' the holiday spread without going overboard. After all, holidays are meant to be enjoyed rather than feeling miserably stuffed. Here are some tips on how to load your holiday plate:
- Sample two half-pieces of pie instead of having two whole ones. You can enjoy the variety without suffering the consequences.
- Forego the whipped cream (or at least on one of the half-pieces)
- Choose water to drink over high calorie soda and beverages
- Listen to your fullness level while you eat - and stop when you are full! Remember that you don't have to eat everything. Leftovers are often just as if not more tasty than the day they were prepared. And if you plan it right, you might get away without having to cook the next day!
- Load up on vegetables first. Filling your plate with low calorie foods first will leave less room for other items.
- Balance your plate - pay close attention to what food groups you are choosing and make sure to include a little of each. For example, if your plate consists solely of mashed potatoes, corn, noodles, turkey and pumpkin pie - you might want to rethink your meal. Consider adding a non-starchy vegetable such as salad greens or carrots to balance out the other high-carbohydrate foods. Our bodies function best with a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
- Remember that while you CAN eat as much as you want to, you'll THANK yourself if you eat what's just right for you!
Recipe Center
Healthy Snacks For Hungry Kids
Here are some tasty and nutritious after school snack ideas to help your geniuses stay focused on their homework assignments!
- Peanut Butter Dots
Simply spread a 'dab' of peanut butter on oyster crackers. - Cottage Cheese Delight
Add some fruit to low-fat cottage cheese. Berries, peaches, mandarin oranges, or pineapple are all great choices. - Slices of Heaven
Stack apple slices on cheese slices for a delicious treat. - Spice It Up!
Baked corn chips & salsa can please even the pickiest eaters
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