A recent governmental nutrition survey found that we’re falling short of our recommended colors quota (when eating fruits and veggies!). 69% of Americans don’t get enough green; 78% don’t get enough red; 8%don’t get enough white; 88%don’t get enough purple/blue; and 79% don’t get enough yellow/orange. It used to be that the main concern was […]
Nutritional Information
What are your thoughts on the new plate vs the food pyramid?
Yesterday the gov’t introduced the new food plate, doing away with the original food pyramid. What do you think of it? We discussed it last evening on wellness chat on Twitter. Many feel it’s a good guideline for children and those who need nutritional coaching but yet others (myself included) don’t think we need the […]
Avocado info
Some quick info on avocados: Avocados are the only fruit high in monounsaturated fat-which is excellent for cardiovascular health. An average avocado contains approximately 30 grams of healthy fat. The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in avocados can help you keep from craving carbs because they help stabilize fluctuating blood sugar levels. There are approximately 55 […]