Friday, May 27, 2011

Healthy Eats

Here's some healthy eating on a budget tips:  http://www.phxfocus.com/2011-06/healthy-eating-budget/

Must-have grocery list

As you plan meals for the week, make sure your grocery list includes the following healthy foods that are packed with nutrition and won’t break the bank:
Apples (organic)
Avocados
Bananas
Beans
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brown rice
Cabbage
Chicken
Dark chocolate
Eggs
Garlic
Green tea
Lemons
Mint
Non-fat milk
Non-fat plain yogurt
Oatmeal
Parsley
Salsa
Spinach
Sweet potatoes
Walnuts

Also...going to try this mixed bean salad with the bbq this memorial day weekend:

Dietitian's tip: Beans are a good way to add fiber to your diet, especially soluble fiber. Generally, 1 cup of cooked beans provides 9 to 13 grams of fiber. The soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol. Beans are also high in protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 8

Ingredients

    1 can (15 ounces) unsalted green beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted wax beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped white onion 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup cider vinegar Sugar substitute, if desired

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans and onions. Stir gently to mix evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice and vinegar. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the bean mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Calories130 Cholesterol0 mg
Protein7 g Sodium110 mg
Carbohydrate25 g Fiber7 g
Total fat0 g Potassium397 mg
Saturated fat0 g Calcium65 mg
Monounsaturated fat0



Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Save the Earth

Go Smog Eating High Rise!  :)  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42959353/ns/business-going_green/

All natural all green is the way to go.  I'm not there yet.  Recycle - yes, compost - not yet, purchase all items without packaging - wow very difficult (yes my babies wore disposable diapers), but hey saved a lot from not using the washer!  (Hand wash?  What?  Gew)  ;)  No high fructose corn syrup - yes, natural - most of the time, all organic - trying!

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Kale Fights Cancer

Try some of these recipes and let me know what you think:  http://www.foodieview.com/recipe-search/vegan.jsp?query=kale&submit=Search

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Want to improve your health?

You can pair certain symptoms with nutrients and then research what foods provide those nutrients.  http://powerelevation.com/nutritionaltherapy-pop.html  For example, Beta-carotene helps rid acne and can be found in carrots; auto-immune disorders can be improved with Coenzyme Q10 found in say brocolli; and insomnia can be helped with Melatonin which can be found in many plants.  To find convenient ways of adding beneficial nutrients to your diet visit www.preventinsteadoftreatjuiceplus.com

Tuesday, May 3, 2011