Eating For Health

Everyone seems to have some hints and advice as to how we can stay safe and keep ourselves healthy during this coronavirus pandemic.   More of us are staying home and cooking at home.   What are some food safety tips to keep you and your family safe? What are the dietitians recommending ?      Before cooking anything – be smart and wash those hands.   Always a good practice before the virus hit our country and now handwashing has become even more important.   Dry your hands with paper towels.   Eat well but avoid any supplements that promise to treat or cure COVID-19.   There are many ways to boost your immune system by eating healthy foods.   Read more at:   Diet Tips to Boost Your Immune System .   Eat This, Not That! Has some recommendations on food safety : Wash produce Wash that produce – if you aren’t going to cook it, be sure to wash carrots, cucumbers, green peppers, tomatoes, other produce und...

There are so many articles on the internet about updating your kitchen to make it more modern and add more conveniences.   But how can you give your kitchen a makeover for healthier eating?   Since March is National Nutrition Month, the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has many articles on ways we can all eat healthier this month.   So what are the Academy’s recommendations for a kitchen makeover ? (Changes are adapted from the article.) Make a list when going grocery shopping       First – look at what you have on hand.   Then put on your list the fruits, vegetables and other healthy items you and your family need for the week. Change it Up – Forgo the white bread for some whole wheat bread.   Or buy some whole grain bagel thins such as Thomas’ 100% Whole Wheat Bagel Thins – great for packed lunches.   These bagel thins are 100% whole wheat, have no high fructose corn syrup and provide 5 grams of fiber.   Inst...