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What I’m eating now…
Yummy yogurt, cucumber, tomato and onion salad I adapted from Julie Sahni’s Classic Indian Cooking. She suggests mixing yogurt w/sour cream to get a creamier consistency (3 parts yogurt to 1 part sour cream). I chop my cucumbers, tomatoes, and… Continue reading
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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines and what they mean for you
The new dietary guidelines were published this week, and the news is good. With focus on real food, portion control and increased activity, the guidelines reflect what most dietitians have been recommending for years. People have become so wrapped up… Continue reading
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So…what does it mean to have “balance” with nutrition?
According to the New Oxford American English Dictionary, balance is defined as…”a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.” So, what does this mean for nutrition? It means you need to take a step back… Continue reading
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Hello world!
Food and nutrition is all about balance. Calories in should equal calories out to maintain weight. Protein, carbohydrates and fats need to be taken in in sufficient quantities (along with water, vitamins and minerals) to maintain optimum health. And the… Continue reading