At the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo of the American Dietetic Association this week in Boston, I had the opportunity to hear a disturbing presentation by Elizabeth Pivonka, PhD, RD, president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation. Pivonka spoke about the organization’s most recent research on America’s produce consumption and the… Continue reading
Tag: healthy eating
How to control eating and portions
Those suffering from obesity are likely having a difficult time with portion control. The amount of food eaten is often a bigger contributor to weight gain than the type of food eaten. Even healthy foods consumed in vast quantities can lead to an overabundance of calories and unwanted pounds. To help ensure portion sizes are… Continue reading
Smart eating is a main part of healthy eating
Healthy eating involves not only the things we eat, but also the way we eat. The most important thing is that we should learn to eat “smart”. We should learn to pay attention to the food we choose and start consuming nourishing and enjoyable foods which will contribute to our healthy diet. Here are some… Continue reading
Bad and good fats
A healthy eating regime requires the intake of certain fats. They nourish the brain, the heart, the nerves, the hormones, and all body cells, as well as the hairs, skin and nails. However, there are different types of fats and we should pay attention to what fats we consume. • Saturated fats are known to… Continue reading