This week, January 6th through the 12th is National Folic Acid Awareness Week. Adequate folic acid intake is important for the prevention of birth defects. Folic acid is a B-vitamin that aids in the production of RNA and DNA so it is crucial for developing cells. It can help prevent serious birth defects such as Spina Bifida…
Spaghetti is one of the easiest things to prepare. I don’t think you’ll find many people who don’t love to twirl it with their fork and eat it up! Some people might question whether spaghetti can be part of a healthy eating plan. It absolutely can!! Today we celebrate National Spaghetti Day! In honor of…
Here we are again, embarking on a New Year. While many people focus on resolutions, they tend to be short-lived and you end up with disappointing results. A New Year means new beginnings and it can be the perfect time to start setting short-term goals that will be attainable. Goal-setting will only be successful if…
Over the past two years we have seen several major chain restaurants posting calories on their menus. Legislation on posting calories on menus was passed with the hopes that seeing the calories of certain menu items would hopefully encourage people to make healthier choices when dining out. A recent US study took this idea one…
As much as we all love the holiday season we can’t deny that it isn’t the most relaxing time of year. Let’s face it, overcrowded malls, long lines, door busters, budgeting your money, and finals season for all you students. It all leads to one thing: Stress! You are programmed to maintain equilibrium between your…
When my now 19 year old son was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with a tree nut allergy. My older son gave him a chocolate chip cookie with walnuts for a snack and within moments of finishing the cookie, he complained of difficulty breathing. Thankfully, we were visiting friends and there were doctors in…
If you are unfamiliar with edamame, it is a boiled green soybean with heart-healthy benefits. This recipe is great for those tentative about trying it! The zucchini, turkey and brown rice go nicely with the edamame. It is a tasty dish for a light dinner.
As we move into the winter months, it becomes harder to utilize the great outdoors to our benefit when it comes to exercise. Recommending a treadmill to some people is even more terrifying to them than the notion of a snowstorm! However, I have some great suggestions for you on how to make a treadmill…
In this Issue: 10 Holiday (& beyond) Survival Tips Best and Worst of the Bar Prevent the Holiday Hangover Beware of the Skinny Girl “Real” Skinny Cocktails Mindful Eating Coaching Program Special Holiday Gift for Subscribers A Note from Bonnie December is certainly a time for celebrating. Often, that celebrating includes some alcoholic beverages. While…
With the holiday season in full-force, there is less time during the week for cooking and preparing meals for ourselves and our families. Today is Microwave Oven Day in which we revel in the great invention that has helped immensely with our modern-day lifestyles. Microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation to heat foods up quickly, efficiently,…
December 1st was “Eat a red apple day.” We have all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but what is it that really makes apples such a health booster? Red apples are a great source of vitamin C and dietary fiber. Like most fruits, it is fat-free and low in…
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal and area hospital shows that children have an increased risk of becoming overweight and obese when in daycare or watched by a nanny as compared to those looked after at home by their parents. This study followed children in Quebec ages 1 ½ to…
This title raises an eyebrow for two reasons: One, belly fat is usually discussed in conjunction with cardiovascular disease, and second men are not usually linked to being at risk for osteoporosis. However a study published yesterday by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) found that deep belly (visceral) obesity is a risk factor…
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and reflect upon all that you are grateful for. It’s a time to celebrate with family and friends and look forward to the signature part of the holiday: a turkey feast. When all is said and done and you have eaten your meal, you may feel compelled to…
Pepsi has a new product called Pepsi Special, which they claim helps fend off fat. Their “special ingredient” is dextrin, which is a dietary fiber found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. It is water soluble and is also found in some fiber supplements. The drink is claimed to be a “healthy” soda. The…
Post-Thanksgiving dinner usually conjures up images of people loosening their belts, falling into a tryptophan-induced sleep, and saying things like, “I won’t need to eat or days, I’m so full!” The thing is, nobody usually enjoys how they feel after that large and rich of a meal. Thanksgiving should be a day to enjoy the…
This custard highlights the natural sweetness of the sweet potato without overpowering it with high calorie additions like marshmallows and syrups. The raisins and cinnamon give it an extra boost of savory flavor! A perfect accompaniment to any main course!
In this Issue: What is Mindful Eating? Principles of Mindful Eating What is Mindless Eating? Why Become a Mindful Eater? Simple Tips to Become a More Mindful Eater Recipe of the Month Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie Greetings! The holiday season is right around the corner, and if this time of…
This November I want to recognize American Diabetes Month because this is an issue that is close to me here at BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C. It is also an issue that surely affects someone you know or even yourself. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in America are…
There are some children who consume upwards of 50% of their calories at school, so the foods offered there can have a big impact on their health. “The goal of the school lunch program was, and is, to ensure that students receive enough nutrition to be healthy and to learn” said Rep. Steve King, regarding…
