Eating For Health

Many people opt for a quick meal and choose a ready to eat frozen meal.   The good news is many of these frozen meals are a healthier choice than they used to be.   Consumer Reports has a great review of frozen meals .   They reviewed 30 different frozen meals and rated them for price, packaging, nutrition, and flavor.   In their article, they noted the sales of frozen meals have soared, up a whopping 48% compared to last year.   Choices – so many healthier options are now available.   Frozen meals used to be focused on meat and potatoes or low-calorie dinners for the dieting crowd.   Now there are many options to choose from. Processed Foods – frozen meals are processed but the good news is, manufacturers are now offering options less processed ingredients which usually means a healthier choice.   And, manufacturers haven’t given up on taste in their less-processed frozen meal offerings. What are some healthy ingredients to look for? Whol...

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (at eatright.org) celebrates National Nutrition Month in March as it has for forty years.   Each year the Academy has a theme and this year it is, “Eat Right, Your Way.”   This is to focus on basic healthy eating and not any fad diets or latest trends.   In their press release , the Academy noted: “Eat Right, Your Way” Individual food preferences and food choices are OK. You don’t have to give up your favorite food to eat healthy. Eating healthy can be tailored to individual lifestyles, culture, traditions, tastes. It is the overall eating pattern and total diet that is important.   The Academy issued helpful hints about eating right whether you are a student, a vegetarian, busy parent, executive.   What do they suggest in this recent press release ?   Work Days: Healthy Snacks- keep healthy snacks at your desk.    Single size servings of nuts, whole wheat crackers, peanut butte...