Eating For Health

So much added sugar in our diets.   We notice most of the added sugar in our diets, like the added sugar in candy, ice cream or desserts.   But so much added sugar is “stealth sugar” in our foods.   Manufacturers love to add sugar to common foods like bread and pasta sauce.   There is also so much confusion about “sugar” as some people avoid “sugar” and then end up avoiding milk because it has lactose, a natural sugar in milk. Or they stop eating fruit like bananas, as they mistakenly say, “bananas are high in sugar”, when bananas have NO ADDED SUGAR.   So, what should you know about added sugar?   Consumer Reports has provided an excellent guide called, Eat Smarter, Eat Healthier which includes information about we can cut back on the added sugar in our diet.    Can you enjoy some added sugar? Yes.   Who doesn’t like dessert, some ice cream, some cookies or other treat every day?   I do.   The problem is we eat way too ...

So many nutrition myths.   Amazing how people can be so concerned about their health and nutrition and then get fooled by some nutrition myth.   In my last blog we looked at nutrition myths about eggs and gluten free diets.   This week let’s look at myths about snacking and the idea that all calories are equal.   As noted last week, Snapchat posted some nutrition myths from the article on Self , 15 So-Called “Healthy” Eating Habits That Are Anything But . 1.          Nutrition Myth:   Snacking How many times have you heard, “snacking is bad for you”, “don’t snack between meals”.    Why?   Because some people think snacking is bad for your health.   In fact, snacking can not only be a good, healthy idea for all of us but snacking is especially important for kids who need snacks between meals.   Snacks can be a healthy addition to your day.   Just choose snacks from the food groups.   As...