Eating For Health

Can eating healthier be simplified?   Many people think eating healthier is too hard, one has to give up too many of their favorite foods.   But this week, Whole Foods Market came up with Simple Changes for Life-Long Health .    What are some easy, simple changes you could make for a healthier you? Focus on nutrient-rich foods –   Add fruits, vegetables, whole grains to your day.   Add a fruit to lunch and 2 vegetables to dinner.   Focus on color, the more colorful fruits and vegetables you add, the healthier your choices.   Choose whole grains at breakfast, a whole grain bagel, whole grain English muffin, whole grain cereal. Eat foods closer to nature - these are foods closer to the farm, an apple vs. apple juice or a soda.   100% real juice and not Sunny D or Hi-C. Focus on Whole grains – so many people eat highly processed white bread, white rice, processed crackers.   Add some whole grains to your day.   Look at the ...

      Almost everyone likes Fast Food.   But can you eat healthy or at least somewhat healthy and enjoy Fast Food?   Almost every Fast Food establishment offers some healthier options.   What can you eat and enjoy at Fast Food places and not ruin your health?   MSN had an interesting article this week, 15 of the healthiest fast-food menu items .         1.          McDonald’s   Egg McMuffin – 300 calories.   Always a favorite and one not so loaded with calories, and now always available.   Eggs are a great protein source, the slice of Canadian bacon adds protein and isn’t as high in fat as regular bacon.   The cheese adds some dairy, the muffin the bread group.   Add some orange juice and you have a pretty balanced breakfast.   Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich – 360 calories.   Always choose grilled and not the deep fried chi...