Nutrition tip of the week #13

There is a lot of misinformation out there about Nutrition and Foods, be sure the source of your information is reliable.

Some things to know:

Registered Dietitians are a reliable source and have to go through extensive education and training to gain their credential.

Anyone can claim they are a "nutritionist", they do not have to get a degree in Nutrition to claim this title.

Websites ending in .gov or .org are much more valid sources of information than .com sites

Nutrition Tip of the Week #12

Know your resources:

Want to know more about Nutrition, but don't know where to go?

The American Dietetic Association, at http://www.eatright.org/, is a great place and a credible resource to find information on various studies, fact sheets, daily nutrition tips, networking for nutritionists and Registered Dietitians, as well as, general and specific Food and Nutrition Information.

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) take on Food and Nutrition can be found at http://www.mypyramid.gov/. Here, you can also find fact sheets, tips on eating healthy and following a healthy lifestyle, as well as food and diet recommendations for children, adolescents, women, men, pregnant and lactating females.

Nutrition tip of the week #11

Do you ever want a quick meal, but want to eat something healthier than a fast food restaurant?

There are plenty of quick alternatives out there to fast food.

For example:

• A sandwich piled with lots of veggies
• Grilled cheese sandwich (using low-fat cheese) and tomato soup
• Kashi frozen pizza or dinners
• Veggie burgers (found in the freezer section)
• Tuna sandwich
• Whole wheat mac n cheese
• Microwaved baked potato
• and as always, a fresh salad

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Nutrition tip of the week #11

SLEEP!

Do not underestimate the power of sleep. Not getting adequate amounts of sleep (8-9 hrs for most) can decrease your immune system, the ability to focus, and increase irritability. Studies have shown that women that do not get adequate amounts of sleep actually weigh more than women who do. Furthermore, studies have also shown that as lack of sleep increases, productitvety decreases.

Nutrition Tip of the week #10

*Just because you are having a BBQ, does not mean you have to skip out on eating healthy!

*Some suggestions:

Pineapple shish kabobs are awesome on the grill. Peaches are a nice alternative as well.

Also, feel free to add sliced zucchini, squash, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and avocado to your chicken kabobs.

Furthermore, if shish kabobs are not your thing, simply combine the above ingredients in a foil pouch with some Extra Virgin olive oil and pepper...yumm!

Baked potatoes are great on the grill, and even better are sweet potatoes! Give it a try.