According to new survey results, parents would rather talk about sex and drugs with their kids than weight. Twenty-two percent of parents are uncomfortable discussing the risks of being overweight with their kids. For parents of kids ages 8 to 12, only sex is a more uncomfortable topic and NO topic[...]
Posts Tagged ‘healthy foods’
Eat Well, Do Well: The Silver Diner
Every Sunday before heading to the grocery store we stop at the Silver Diner on Wilson Blvd to have brunch. Before you shudder at the idea of eating at a diner let me assure you that this diner is not like a Denny’s. It is farm to table, uses local ingredients and you can often [...][...]
I Heart Summer Slim Down
I am officially 23 days away from the beautiful white dress. I also had my last training session on Friday (I did not plan that too well). So, what am I going to do to keep me motivated? I am joining the “I Heart Summer Slim Down 2″ challenge. Everyday Health put together six simple, [[...]
August 7th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Food
Restaurant Review: Cava Mezze
There are a few genres of food that I can eat on a regular basis; Mexican and Greek. It might be because of the variety of dishes, it might be because I love rice and beans and fish. I practically jumped up and down when Cava Mezze opened up a few doors down from my [...][...]
August 3rd, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Food
Slim & Scrumptious (and a Giveaway)
I love new recipes, especially quick and easy ones that are healthy. So much so, that my bridesmaids collected recipes from all my friends and family members to make this really sweet book for me. Anyway, I also got a bunch of new recipes when a member of Joy Bauer’s team contacted me and asked [.[...]
July 27th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Food
Smoothies, My Favorite Summer Meal
Smoothies are by far one of my favorite items to eat in the summer. I can have one for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack all depending on the size really. I don’t own a blender yet (ehem registry gift idea), which makes Jamba Juice my smoothies place of choice. Unfortunately, since moving to[...]
July 17th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
Restaurants and Obesity: Yep
Experts have identified a link between eating out at restaurants and obesity. According to the USDA, 1/3 of American calories come from restaurants. “For the average consumer, eating one meal away from home each week translates to roughly two extra pounds a year,” said Lisa Mancin[...]
July 7th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
Start Early, Says IOM: I Disagree Somewhat
A new report issued by the Institute of Medicine on early childhood obesity prevention policies. Yes, I agree we should start early. Yes, I agree that by adulthood the habits that you have created are much harder to break. The report notes that almost 10 percent of infants and toddlers carry excess [...]
June 26th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
Headlines Draw Dieters In
Newsflash people don’t read, except you since you are reading. I am writing this for someone to read right? A new study found that dieters are more likely than non-dieters to be misled by food names. Apparently, “fruit chews” are healthier than anything labeled “candy chews,” and ate more [...]
June 22nd, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Exercise
Chocolate Milk Does a Body Good
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin validated something I’ve known for quite some time. Low-fat chocolate milk after a tough workout provides the right mix of carbohydrates and high-quality protein needed for recovery. Athletes such as Michael Phelps drew attention to this at the 2004[...]
