Eating For Health

So easy to grab a protein bar and think you are “eating healthy”.   But are protein bars really good for your health?   Are some protein bars better than others?   What should you look for when choosing a protein bar?   Many of my relatives eat protein bars and my sister sent me a great article, Are protein bars good for you?   Dietitians reveal the healthiest options .   This article notes proteins bars “can be a filling snack, or a “glorified candy bar.”   Which one are you eating?   Do you need a protein bar? Most Americans are already getting more protein than they need.   When I had students track their diet and calculate their protein intake all were eating many more grams of protein a day than they needed.   There are great ways to add protein to your diet without eating protein bars.   Do you know which 2 foods have higher quality protein than a steak?   Eggs are the gold standard for protein quality and next...

     Who doesn’t love to snack?   Many people think snacks are bad for your health but they don’t have to be.   And for kids snacks are needed as they have small stomachs and really need to fortify themselves between meals.   A website called Zesterdaily has some good ideas for kids’ snack that are not only healthy but ones they can help make.            1.    GORP – doesn’t sound appetizing but what kid wouldn’t want to make some GORP?   It seems to stand for “Good Old Raisins and Peanuts”.    Or you can say it is kids’ trail mix.    Easy to make and easy to take along on a car trip or hiking. a.        Basic recipe: ·    ½ cups roasted, lightly salted peanuts or whole almonds (or nuts you like best) ·    ½ cup raisins ·    ¼ cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots (or dried fruit your kid likes b...