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Move More Month
April has been designated Move More Month by the American Heart Association. It is a great time of year to get back to moving with winter coming to an end. Even with restrictions for some activities, it is important for your overall health to get moving. Some interesting statistics to look at:
2021 Dirty 12 and Clean 15
Are you wondering if there is a simple way to begin your journey to health? I do know it can be overwhelming to delve in to all the information out there, but hey that is why you subscribe to this blog so I can do some of that “delving” for you!!
Empowering Your Health in the Kitchen
Throughout my blog posts, I share the importance of investing in your health through diet, exercise, and spiritual avenues. Humans consist of a body, soul, and spirit; each area needs to be nourished and provided the tools to flourish. I focus a lot on the diet as I believe it is our foundation of health.
To Snack or Not to Snack?
The question as to whether we should snack or not does not have a simple answer; it is going to depend on you as an individual. For me, snacking helps maintain my energy level and a healthy weight. I have tried going without snacks and it doesn’t work. I am trying to drop my evening snack as this can affect my sleep. Sometimes habits are difficult to break and this is one I struggle with. I will let you know when I master this one. Okay, back to whether we should snack or not.
What is a Healthy Portion Size?
Portion control can be difficult to manage. How do we determine the right amount of food to eat? What is the difference between a portion and a serving?
A serving is a standard amount of food, such as a cup, tablespoon, or ounce. This is not the recommended size, just a standard measurement. A portion is actually how much we eat. Being overweight or obese is a challenge in the US; many adults and one out of three children are considered overweight or obese. Is there a relationship to our weight and our portion size?
Making Sense of Food Labeling
March is National Nutrition Month which is an annual campaign to encourage people to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating habits. This can be challenge with all the labeling on processed foods. Any packaged food will have information on all sides of the package. How do we determine if a food is “healthy” or not?
Macronutrients: Carbs
Carbohydrate is the third and final macronutrient. One of the most recent type of diets is a low or no carb diet. Yet, just like protein and fat, we need carbohydrates in our diet.
Functions of Carbs
The Macronutrients: Fat
This is the second post in our series delving into the macronutrients, and we will be looking at fats. You can check out all about protein here. As mentioned in the previous post, we need all three macronutrients each and every day and this includes fat. Yes, we need good, quality fat in our diet.
The Macronutrients: Protein
The “Macros” are the nutrients that the body uses in large amounts and each day our bodies need a fresh supply of these macronutrients. There are three macronutrients: Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrate. Yes, your body needs all three to function in a healthy way, but we are each individuals, so our personal needs will vary. Let’s start with protein.