Helen Stutchbury
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| 12 Apr 2006 11:48 PM |
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Hi Gerry. I've been reading Superfoods RX lately, by Steven Pratt, and one of the things I really like about the book is that he gives a lot of tips to add more of the most nutritious foods to your diet in such a painless way - he names actual products he knows are good, and lists all the ways he adds them to his diet that make it so easy to eat better. In Pratt's realistic world, even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a superfood if it is whole grain bread and all natural peanut butter and fruit preserves.
This one is one of my favorites:
Keep some orange or lemon zest in your freezer - add it to drinks, yogurt, fruit salads, chicken salad, hot tea, fish dishes, baking....
Or this one: One carotenoid boost that everyone loves: Haagen Dasz mango sorbet.
What are some of your favorite easy ways to pack some extra punch into your daily diet?
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Gerry Morton
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| 18 Apr 2006 03:18 PM |
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Hi Helen!
Those are some great ways to add nutrition to the diet! It is important that regardless of how healthy a program is, it is implemented in such a way that it is sustainable and enjoyable over the long term.
Doing a shake every morning for breakfast is a great way to start your day with perfect balanced nutrition. More on that is available at http://www.energyfirst.com/site/files/protein-shake-recipes.htm
Here are some great articles on our website that list other suggestions for easily adding some nutrition to the diet:
http://www.energyfirst.com/site/files/balanced-nutrition-news.htm
Live healthy!
-Gerry |
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Janet Davis
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| 04 May 2006 08:48 AM |
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Hi Helen! I seem to choose healthy foods that are high in calories and in carbs - granola, fruit, yoghurt, grains, nuts, etc. Could you send some advice about how to keep calorie intake down while nutrition is increased (aside from smaller portions). What is a good balance, and also what is your observation about small meals throughout the day rather than three balanced meals?
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Gerry Morton
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| 08 May 2006 11:24 AM |
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Hi Janet! Small meals throughout the day are ideal for proper maintenance of the metabolism. Six meals a day is recommended. A great way to keep calorie intake down while increasing your nutrition is to shift your macronutrient ratio toward protein and away from the straight carbs. Lean protein has a high thermic value, meaning that a larger percentage of the calories in the food are burned off by your body in the process of assimilating them. Protein is also more satiating than carbs. Good fats like raw nuts, seeds, avocados, and the like are great as well since they slow your gastric emptying (release of sugars from the stomach into the bloodstream) and thereby time release the sugars into your system. Best, Gerry Morton. |
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Helen Stutchbury
Sunstone Yoga Teacher
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| 08 May 2006 07:43 PM |
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Hi Janet. I agree with Gerry - I eat throughout the day - anything from a small handful of nuts before walking the dog in the morning to a Naked Power C or Odwalla C Monster when I have to keep working late into the night. Personally, I think teaching FIRE 8 times a week is the greatest weight loss program yet! But I also love yogurt - and recent studies are showing that dairy products - although higher in calories and fat than some other foods - actually help to burn fat more efficiently, so don't give up the yogurt. I buy a low fat Organic yogurt and pile it up with berries, and one great way to make that last longer in your belly is to add a tablespoon each of wheat germ and ground flax seed - very filling and healthy in yogurt, smoothies, or a bowl of tomato soup, and cuts down the cravings for other filling grains later in the morning. |
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Mary Aguirre
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| 12 Nov 2006 07:05 PM |
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Helen,
Thanks so much for the book suggestion! I picked up the Superfoods RX book along with Superfoods Healthstyle (published this year) from the library earlier in the week. I am about halfway through the RX book and I love it. There is so much information, I am sure that I will end up purchasing the books. Tonight, we had the asian style wild salmon on seseme spinich. It was awesome!
I am a voracious reader, so keep up with the book suggestions (maybe it could be a new forum??  )
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Jamie Hawkins
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| 10 Jul 2007 10:55 PM |
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Soybeans are pretty much the perfect food (balance of protein, heart-healthy fat, and fiber). I keep shelled and unshelled in my freezer at all time- the unshelled ones make a great snack (boil pr steam briefly and toss with sea salt) and the shelled ones I throw into soups and salads.
I am also a big fan of low-fat cottage cheese (100 calories, 15g protein), asian pears (can have up to 8g fiber in each), unsweetened applesauce, and dried apricots. Make sure you aim for 25-30g fiber each day- it is what makes you feel full. |
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