Archive for June, 2008
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The Healthy Hamburger
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Yes, hamburgers CAN become healthy burgers with a little attention to detail.
by Sheila Burcin, MS, RD
A typical hamburger can contribute a significant amount of saturated fat to your diet. Unlike whole cuts, which have trimmable fat, the fat in ground beef can only drip away during cooking. […]
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Top 7 Headache Triggering Foods
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June is National Headache Month, specific foods and dietary habits such as fasting, skipping meals or dehydration can trigger headaches in certain people.
Some of the most common foods, beverages and additives associated with headaches include:
1. Aged Cheese — Cheeses may be a trigger in a some patients with migraines.
For people who take monoamine […]
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Omega-3’s in Fish and Your Health
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Although the link between seafood consumption and improved health has been known for decades, research sheds light on the many health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. Considered essential nutrients because the body does not make them, omega-3 fatty acids are fundamental molecules in the structure and activity […]
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The Vegan Way: Helpful for Some Health Concerns
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The basic philosophy of a vegan diet is simple: stick to plant-based foods entirely. Vegans not only don’t eat meat, fish or poultry, but they also don’t eat any foods that come from animals, such as eggs, milk, yogurt and cheese. (Lacto-vegetarians include dairy products in their diet and lacto-ovo vegetarians eat eggs and dairy.)
Even […]
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Healthy Summer Eating Hints
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Smart Summer Snacks Summer is here and that means the kids are home from school. Instead of grazing all day, encourage your kids to stay on a meal schedule. Help them plan smart snacks, such as:
• Raw vegetables with low-fat dip • Fresh fruit […]
