Staying healthy is a commitment that takes many forms. We know that a healthy lifestyle includes a diet that is full of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as whole grains and lean protein. Fresh fish, like salmon and trout, provides key Omega-3 fats that are great for the heart. Add in nuts like almonds and walnuts for extra protein and more healthy fats and you’ll have a nutritional plan that is sound. What other ways can we stay healthy? Exercise is the activity everyone talks about but not everyone does on a regular basis. Yet a constant commitment to exercise is one of the … [Read more...]
Taking the Mystery out of Nutritional Labels
In the United States any food product that is sold in the store must contain a nutritional label that lists all the nutritional facts. The problem is these labels are often difficult to read which makes many consumers misinformed about the food that they are eating. It is important to know some of the tricks nutritional labels pull so you can better understand the food you are eating. Here's a look at some of the tricks that food labels pull. The Serving Size Many nutritional labels will only show the nutritional facts for one serving. The problem is one serving is not always equal to one … [Read more...]
Finding Nutritional Information for Restaurant Foods
Finding the nutritional facts on restaurant food can be kind of tricky. Whether you are on a diet or just particular about what you put into your body you want to know what you are eating the nutritional information about the food items are placing in your body. The problem is that not all restaurants have their nutritional facts readily available to consumers. This can make it hard to figure out exactly what you are putting into your body. Here's a look at some ways they can get nutritional facts about the food that you want to eat at a restaurant. Restaurant Websites Many restaurant … [Read more...]