What do you define as happiness? My thoughts are contentment and a peaceful heart. Continue reading Happiness and Peace in Your Day
Nuts Make the Most of Your Health
You can improve your overall health by eating nuts. There are many types of nuts available and in many different variations from just a simple nut in a shell. The range varies from raw to roasted and salted or roasted and sweetened, etc. Typically the serving size is ¼ cup. Calories can range from 170 to more than 200 per serving. Continue reading Nuts Make the Most of Your Health
Protein in the Vegetarian Diet
Those following a vegetarian diet do have nutritional concerns; however protein is not typically one of them. Before going further I would like to clarify the difference in vegan and vegetarian. They are different. Continue reading Protein in the Vegetarian Diet
Processed Foods Can Be Good for You
When I hear processed food mentioned it is being ridiculed as harmful. There is more to it that you should know. Some processed foods are good to include for optimal nutrition. How can that be? Processed food is simply taking a food from its raw form and changing it some way. It may mean heat treating it to kill pathogens and toxins or it may mean cutting it up to be used for something other than its simplest form. Some examples are fresh corn that has been frozen, fresh fruit that has been cut up and canned or olives that have been processed to get olive oil. Continue reading Processed Foods Can Be Good for You
Sugars and Summer Fruits
There are so many scrumptious fruits around during the summer months. Juicy, cold, mouthwatering fruit makes summer a favorite time of year for many. As I visit with clients, I am told they don’t eat much fruit because of the sugars in fruit. Since I hear that often, I decided to write this blog. Continue reading Sugars and Summer Fruits
Food For The Road
The car is packed and you are ready to go relax and explore a new world on your road trip. Then in the next few hours hunger hits you and now what do you do for food? Part of you wants to eat whatever you want because you are on vacation. The other part of you wants to still be able to breath comfortably in your clothes and not feel stuffed when you get up from the table. Continue reading Food For The Road
New Name for Nutrition Works
In case you haven’t already noticed, I am changing the name of my company from “Nutrition Works” to “Eats With Grace”. I’ve been using this name for the past year on my Facebook page and in other social media and thought it was time to make it official. The name says more about my approach as I provide support towards your goals. I’m all about enjoying life and realize that not every day will be perfect. My approach involves your whole life and keeping a good balance. I help you to find ways to make eating effortless so you can enjoy your food and good quality health. Continue reading New Name for Nutrition Works
Saturated Fat and Heart Disease
Limiting foods that are high in saturated fats and eating healthy foods is a way we can help decrease our chances of getting heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. Someone with diabetes is two to four more times likely to develop heart disease than people without diabetes. Continue reading Saturated Fat and Heart Disease
Packing an Enjoyable Lunch
Packing lunch can sometimes be tricky. It can get old and tiresome if you don’t have a plan. When we are hungry we can run into a lot of high calorie food choices. Being stocked with quick healthy foods can help us control what we eat, how much we eat and control cost. Having a few lunch staples on hand can help prevent your lunches from becoming boring and keep you on track. Continue reading Packing an Enjoyable Lunch
Pizza with veggies
This veggie pizza came about because of the numerous amounts of veggies I had after making the magnificent, majestic looking salad the day before. Using an Archer Farms Ultra Thin & Crispy Round Pizza Crust, that I had on hand, I made a veggie pizza. This is a low sodium food choice for me and I had one available from a week or so earlier. Two come in a package and the other one was used for a pizza with different toppings. Continue reading Pizza with veggies