Vegetables are Your Friends
Are you looking for ways to eat vegetables? Try these tips: -Vegetables are delicious grilled or roasted. Make a stir-fry or add them to a smoothie. – For convenience, stock up on canned (tomatoes, dried beans) and frozen (corn, spinach) vegetables. – Go to a Farmers Market with family or friends. Keep trying new vegetables. Here’s an awesome recipe loaded with vegetables. Go Yum! Roasted Veggie Pizza Spread 3 …
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right It’s been a busy month helping clients enjoy the taste of eating right. Are you like most people? If food doesn’t taste good, you aren’t going to eat it. To be healthy, it’s important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. I have found that some people are turned off by vegetables, because they grew up eating them steamed, mushy and flavorless. Keeping in …
The Food Is My Friend Diet by Ruth Frechman – Day 3 What’s a Person to Eat?
Are you confused about what to eat to lose weight and be healthy? You are not alone. Check out Day 3 of The Food Is My Friend Diet.
I Brake for Spuds
What’s fashionably white, budget-friendly, and healthy? Give up? Potatoes! Potatoes are important for heart health, because they contain fabulous amounts of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Eat and enjoy. These nutrients may help lower blood pressure and lipid levels. Since potatoes are low in calories, they are a great way to fill up and not out. Instead of dousing your baked potatoes with high-calorie sour cream and butter, try Italian …
Did your Ho Ho Hos turn into Oh Oh Ohs?
Now that the holidays are over, have you had the courage to step on a scale? Feeling a little dazed? It’s alright. It takes a strong person to resist holiday goodies. Even though the average weight gain is 1 or 2 pounds, some people gain 5 or 6 pounds. The problem is that those pesky pounds add up over time. It’s the start of a new year. …
The Secret Life of Fruits and Vegetables
According to a report from the CDC, there are Americans, who eat fruits and vegetables less than one time a day. Eating fruits and vegetables are associated with reducing the risk of 13 major diseases. Set a goal to consume 2 cups of fruits and 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day to reduce your risk of chronic disease. January is National Carrot Month. Carrots provide fiber, are low in …
Look! It’s Dad!
Imagine my surprise when I ran into the actual “Dad” from the book, Sh*t My Dad Says, at the West Hollywood book fair. “Dad” is Sam Halpern and father of Justin Halpern, author of the #1 NY Times bestselling book, Sh*t My Dad Says. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Sam is also a successful author. I recommend reading his newly released book, A Far Piece to …
Does Your Chicken Have Salmonella?
Getting salmonella is nothing to cluck about. The current outbreak of salmonella in the Foster Farms chickens is a very potent strain and may be resistant to antibiotics. The symptoms of salmonella include fever, bloody diarrhea and painful stomach cramps. If your immune system is weak, it could be life threatening. You can’t see bacteria, so prevention is key. Keep your refrigerator 40 degrees or cooler to keep potential bacteria …
Skinny Jeans or Chocolate
Do you want to wear your skinny jeans or eat chocolate? Tough call. But there are a couple of options. Is Chocolate Your Friend? For some people, it’s all or nothing. Once they take a bite, they can’t stop eating until it’s all gone. If this is you, it would be better to avoid temptation. Keep it out of the house. Even one whiff could mean that all bets are …
Salt. A Little Dab Will Do You
Are you a salt addict? Many people salt their food before they even taste it. With the average sodium intake being 3,400 mg a day, it may be time to stand away from the salt shaker. As it turns out, too much sodium can put you at risk for stomach cancer. Some people are salt sensitive and blow up like a balloon after a salty meal, which may put you …
Dieting for Diabetes
Have you recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Or have you had it for awhile and struggle to maintain normal blood sugar levels? There are three important factors that can help reduce blood sugar and ultimately prevent side effects: 1- Lose weight, if needed. Extra weight (fat) increases inflammation. Maintaining a normal weight may help. 2- Focus on physical activity. Movement reduces blood sugar and burns calories. There’s no …
Obesity a Disease?
AMA says obesity is a disease The American Medical Association is the latest in a growing list of groups that have classified obesity as a disease. Whether or not one believes that obesity is a disease, there is reason to believe that the new policy will pave the way for prevention and better treatment that will ultimately save billions in health care costs. Since the 1980s, the rates of obesity …
Nothing Like Having Your Own Star
K-Earth 101’s DJ “Shotgun Tom” Kelly Congratulations to K-Earth 101’s DJ “Shotgun Tom” Kelly for receiving the 2,496th star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Quite an accomplishment! Stevie Wonder said a few words at the ceremony. The Star can be located on the corner of Hollywood and La Brea. K-Earth 101 plays the Greatest Hits on Earth! Of course! It was my pleasure to meet famous radio jockey “Shotgun Tom” …
Happy Memorial Day! Start Grilling!
Are you running out of ideas to eat healthfully? Fire up the BBQ. Grilling vegetables is a great way to add low-calorie nutrients to your diet. Don’t stop at vegetables! Grilled fruit is delicious! Grilling vegetables is quick and easy. If you are new to grilling vegetables, start with familiar vegetables like onions and peppers. Grilled corn is one of my favorites. Brush the vegetables with oil, like olive oil …
Snow? On Memorial Day? What’s Up with that?
When was the last time you saw snow in May on Memorial Day weekend? The weather may not always cooperate. But as long as you have some time off, make the most of it. Get some physical activity. For your health, aim for 30-60 minutes a day. A little cardio here, a little strength training there. It all adds up. Whether it’s snowshoeing, skiing, hiking or gardening, get outside and …
I Can’t Believe I Ate the Whole Thing
Has this ever happened to you? You are sitting at the computer or watching tv with a bowl of chocolate covered peanuts, when all of a sudden they’re gone. You didn’t mean to consume the entire bowl. You only wanted a snack. Maybe you were depressed. Maybe you weren’t paying attention. Whatever the reason, the damage has been done. To make matters worse, you weigh yourself the next day, and the scale …
Say “hi” to Ripon College President Zach Messitte
Ripon College President Zach Messitte takes a look at The Food Is My Friend Diet It was a pleasure to meet and chat with the new president of Ripon College at a recent alumni gathering in Anaheim, CA. I am happy to report that besides being brilliant, Zach is super nice. Did you know that his favorite food in the whole world is bananas? And his favorite physical activity is …
For National Nutrition Month 2013, “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”
Everyone has unique tastes and habits. For National Nutrition Month this year, why not go global? Fine tune your eating habits to include healthy foods from around the world. To make it easy, use the USDA’s MyPlate as a guide.· Make half the plate fruits and vegetables. For Asian Indian, try fruit chutney; for Middle Eastern, try grilled pineapple (yum); for Latin American, try a mango smoothie or cactus salad, for …