Lately, I have been looking to soup to fulfill some of the daily recommended amounts of vegetables. Never forget that freshly prepared over canned soup can be a great option. I have found a recipe for roasted red pepper soup. In particular, I advise that you are aware of the cream content in a soup recipe. I am going to be creating a pumpkin soup, but I am also interested in making the red pepper soup option below.
Happy New Year!
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-red-bell-pepper-soup/
Vegetable Yaki-Soba
http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/index.php?video_id=163
Big Mo Minestrone
http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/index.php?video_id=223
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Steps to Becoming a Fibre Fiend!
Caution!!!
Increase fibre slowly and be sure to drink six to eight cups (or aka 1500 mL) of water a day. Drinking water will help prevent bloating and will make sure that your fibre consumption is more effective. Like all good nutrition, remember that there is such a thing as too much fibre and too much water.
Consider adding these foods slowly into your diet...
Increase fibre slowly and be sure to drink six to eight cups (or aka 1500 mL) of water a day. Drinking water will help prevent bloating and will make sure that your fibre consumption is more effective. Like all good nutrition, remember that there is such a thing as too much fibre and too much water.
Consider adding these foods slowly into your diet...
- Oatmeal (for breakfast)
- Consider having whole wheat instead of white bread (or pasta)
- Eat at least 7 servings of veggies and fruit a day
- Beans and Lentils are your friends
- Seeds (pumpkin, sesame seeds etc)
- Consider a smoothie instead of an ice cream
If you would like to try a fantastic and super easy recipe for granola then please refer to the one I have made before from the Cookus Interruptus website. It is yummy and very healthy
Friday, 18 November 2011
Cookie Monster or Fiber Fiend
What is Fiber? There are two kinds of fiber (soluble and insoluble).
What are the benefits of fiber? The benefits of a high fiber diet include connections to long term disease reduction (including cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes). In terms of weight loss, gibre helps keep the body regular and feel full.
How much fiber? Be sure to gain an understanding of what is appropriate for your own body. General studies and research believe that 20 to 30 grams of fiber daily is required; however, most adult only get 10 grams of fiber a day (always consult your family doctor where your health is concerned).
Some Sources of Soluble Fiber: Beans, nuts, oats, flax seeds and fruits and vegetables.
Some Sources of Insoluble Fiber: Dark leafy green vegetables, seed/nuts and whole wheat products.
Caution: Watch how much fiber you eat and make sure to drink some water with your fiber as this will help your body to process the fiber. Too much fiber can lead to intestinal difficulties or problems with constipation, so be sure to drink your water.
For more information regarding high fiber foods please consider this list
http://www.wheatfoods.org/AboutWheat-list-of-high-fiber-foods/Index.htm
What are the benefits of fiber? The benefits of a high fiber diet include connections to long term disease reduction (including cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes). In terms of weight loss, gibre helps keep the body regular and feel full.
How much fiber? Be sure to gain an understanding of what is appropriate for your own body. General studies and research believe that 20 to 30 grams of fiber daily is required; however, most adult only get 10 grams of fiber a day (always consult your family doctor where your health is concerned).
Some Sources of Soluble Fiber: Beans, nuts, oats, flax seeds and fruits and vegetables.
Some Sources of Insoluble Fiber: Dark leafy green vegetables, seed/nuts and whole wheat products.
Caution: Watch how much fiber you eat and make sure to drink some water with your fiber as this will help your body to process the fiber. Too much fiber can lead to intestinal difficulties or problems with constipation, so be sure to drink your water.
For more information regarding high fiber foods please consider this list
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Don't Put It In Your Mouth Until You Understand Your Foods
Today, I want to share a video that so many of us are familiar with from 90s television.
Despite the obvious humorous qualities that this video has to offer, take some time to consider what these puppets have to offer.
Adults do not have to "ask someone they love" before eating something; however, adults need to make sure that things they eat (processed or otherwise) are good for them. This can come down to considering something as simple as what is in that granola bar or are chips the right option all the time.
I want to leave some questions for thought today...
Do you know what is in the foods you eat before you put it in your mouth? Or, do you just eat food without taking the time to understand the ingredients that go into your foods?
Despite the obvious humorous qualities that this video has to offer, take some time to consider what these puppets have to offer.
Adults do not have to "ask someone they love" before eating something; however, adults need to make sure that things they eat (processed or otherwise) are good for them. This can come down to considering something as simple as what is in that granola bar or are chips the right option all the time.
I want to leave some questions for thought today...
Do you know what is in the foods you eat before you put it in your mouth? Or, do you just eat food without taking the time to understand the ingredients that go into your foods?
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Mandatory Nutrition Requirements Needed for Doctors in California
Today, I want to take a brief moment to share another resource that has been sent to me to share with the group (from Ephie).
Please take some time today to explore
http://nutritionfacts.org/
On this site you can watch videos on nutrition and ask questions to doctors regarding aspects of nutrition.
Importantly, right now there are some states (specifically California) pushing the bill to have mandatory nutrition education requirements for doctors. Be aware that your doctor may or may not be able to act as your nutritionist. Many people see a nutritionist for the help on healthy eating that a doctor may or may not be able to provide. These services are wonderful and can be expensive, so be sure to use the resources, support and friends around you if you cannot use the nutritionist option.
If you are interested in the seeing the nutrition requirements being pushed for California doctors then please take a look at the following link. Feel free to post any response that you might like to share with the blog.
http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/medical-associations-oppose-bill-to-mandate-nutrition-training/
Please take some time today to explore
http://nutritionfacts.org/
On this site you can watch videos on nutrition and ask questions to doctors regarding aspects of nutrition.
Importantly, right now there are some states (specifically California) pushing the bill to have mandatory nutrition education requirements for doctors. Be aware that your doctor may or may not be able to act as your nutritionist. Many people see a nutritionist for the help on healthy eating that a doctor may or may not be able to provide. These services are wonderful and can be expensive, so be sure to use the resources, support and friends around you if you cannot use the nutritionist option.
If you are interested in the seeing the nutrition requirements being pushed for California doctors then please take a look at the following link. Feel free to post any response that you might like to share with the blog.
http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/medical-associations-oppose-bill-to-mandate-nutrition-training/
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Make Your Day a Whole Foods Day!
Today, I want to make everyone more aware of the need to eat as many whole foods as possible. Whole foods are unrefined or unprocessed foods. To incorporate a whole food diet, make sure you incorporate such whole food categories as grains, fresh beans, fruits, veggies and non-homogenized dairy. The benefits of whole foods include natural sugars, less sodium and higher vitamin rich food. Never underestimate the importance of whole foods in assisting long term health and nutrition. Incorporate some whole foods to ensure that your body has proper vitamin levels.
Look at the benefits of eating high fibre rich foods including quinoa and green beans over consuming a fibre powder additive. Of course, some people have doctor prescribed iron or fibre supplements that you must talk; however, where you have the option consider looking at whole foods as a way to fuel your daily health.
If you are interested in website that offers wonderful examples of whole food cooking then please visit the Cookus Interruptus site.
http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/index.php
This is a wonderful site, that includes whole grain cooking/baking, a blog option and nutritional information on whole foods. You can also sign up to receive a recipe each week.
Cookus Interruptus also has a recipe book called Feeding the Whole Family.
Look at the benefits of eating high fibre rich foods including quinoa and green beans over consuming a fibre powder additive. Of course, some people have doctor prescribed iron or fibre supplements that you must talk; however, where you have the option consider looking at whole foods as a way to fuel your daily health.
If you are interested in website that offers wonderful examples of whole food cooking then please visit the Cookus Interruptus site.
http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/index.php
This is a wonderful site, that includes whole grain cooking/baking, a blog option and nutritional information on whole foods. You can also sign up to receive a recipe each week.
Cookus Interruptus also has a recipe book called Feeding the Whole Family.
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Healthy Living for the Super and Sucker Metabolism
Today, I want to focus on healthy living for the super and sucker metabolism.
We have all heard someone say that diet and exercise is not important to them because they have a SUPER metabolism. Well I am hear to tell you today that we all need to be active and eat healthy: eat healthy whether you are skinny average or heavy. I have numerous websites for healthy living to share, but today I will comment on a free calorie counter.
http://www. myfitnesspal.com
Myfitnesspal.com is a free website that allows you to log your daily caloric intake. Now, if you think to yourself that you do not need to care about calories then this is fine. Perhaps, you are a diabetic or you have dangerously low iron levels. You can also set up thefitnesspal to produce bar graphs of your daily, weekly and monthly caloric intake of iron, sugar, fats, fibres, vitamin C (etc.).
My fitnesspal.com also allows you to log your fitness times. When you log a cardio work out it will calculate, based on your time, how many calories you burned. This is an extraordinarily motivating tool. If you are the kind of person who likes a fitness program then this is a great place to keep track of your fitness (even if diet is not a priority for you).
Thefitnesspal can be time consuming; however, you can also option to use it when you really need the help. For example, over the holiday period many people need help to not let their eating get out of control.
This is a Biggest Loser program that you do not have to pay for!
I know people with SUPER and SUCKER metabolisms who use it. Make it your own.
We have all heard someone say that diet and exercise is not important to them because they have a SUPER metabolism. Well I am hear to tell you today that we all need to be active and eat healthy: eat healthy whether you are skinny average or heavy. I have numerous websites for healthy living to share, but today I will comment on a free calorie counter.
http://www. myfitnesspal.com
Myfitnesspal.com is a free website that allows you to log your daily caloric intake. Now, if you think to yourself that you do not need to care about calories then this is fine. Perhaps, you are a diabetic or you have dangerously low iron levels. You can also set up thefitnesspal to produce bar graphs of your daily, weekly and monthly caloric intake of iron, sugar, fats, fibres, vitamin C (etc.).
My fitnesspal.com also allows you to log your fitness times. When you log a cardio work out it will calculate, based on your time, how many calories you burned. This is an extraordinarily motivating tool. If you are the kind of person who likes a fitness program then this is a great place to keep track of your fitness (even if diet is not a priority for you).
Thefitnesspal can be time consuming; however, you can also option to use it when you really need the help. For example, over the holiday period many people need help to not let their eating get out of control.
This is a Biggest Loser program that you do not have to pay for!
I know people with SUPER and SUCKER metabolisms who use it. Make it your own.
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