Eating For Health

Yogurt was in the news this week.   Why?   Because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will let yogurt companies put a new health claim on yogurt.   One company, Danone North America requested the FDA let them put a health claim on yogurt that eating yogurt reduces one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.     What evidence did the Danone North America company submit to FDA related to yogurt and type 2 diabetes? Amanda Blechman, a registered dietitian with the company, stated that Danone filed a petition with the FDA reviewing 32 research studies on yogurt and type 2 diabetes.   These studies show that eating some yogurt may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.   A Harvard study “found that a daily serving of yogurt was linked to an 18% lower risk of type 2 diabetes”.       What did FDA decide? FDA noted “there is some credible evidence supporting a relationship between yogurt intake and reduced risk of...

Go to the grocery store and you will see hundreds of varieties of yogurt to choose from.   For years eating yogurt was a popular fad.   And that was great as yogurt is a great health food.   But lately, my husband says there are less and less varieties of yogurt to choose from.   Many of the flavors we love are getting harder to find.   Sad, as this means people are eating less yogurt and may be substituting yogurt for some foods that are far less nutritious. When students in my class analyze their diet recall there is almost two nutrients they are low in, calcium and vitamin D.   These are two nutrients that most yogurts are a great source of.   If you have been cutting back on your yogurt intake, it would be a great time to add some yogurt back to your day. What is Greek yogurt and how does it differ from regular yogurt? According to WebMD , “Greek yogurt has been strained to remove extra liquid and whey.   The result is a thicker, denser ...

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day but many of us are rushing out the door with little time for a sit down breakfast.   How can you pack a healthier, “breakfast to go”?    There are many ideas and healthy options to choose from. Lighter Fare – want something nutritious that will help energize you for the day but not loaded with calories?   Cooking Light always has some helpful suggestions such as: 12 Smart Ideas for Breakfast On the Go . Single serving cereals – a good choice to bring with you to eat at your desk.   Choose whole grain cereals like Cheerios, oatmeal. Whole grain crackers with a cheese stick or 2 – Triscuits, Wheat Thins plus a cheese stick, choose a   brand that is made from 2% milk Hard boiled eggs – boil some eggs ahead of time and have them ready to grab in the morning.   Eggs are low calories, loaded with nutrition and a great source of high quality protein.   Low Fat yogurt plus a whole grain sandwich ...