The item Greek yogurt is rather new to the shelves of the traditional American grocery store’s yogurt aisle. Greek yogurt originated in Greece during the 1920’s. Before the popularity of Greek yogurt hit the grocery shelves you would often see it on Greek or Mediterranean restaurant menus in the form of Tzatziki Sauce paired with items like lamb, Greek salads and the gyro! I used … Continue reading Insight of the day: Greek yogurt perspective
Phil and Danya just got married this January 2014! They just found out they are expecting a new addition to the family, congratulations! They also just found out that Phil has some health conditions and they are going through a challenging time. Please see the video and site below and help if you can! http://www.gofundme.com/a9vzxc Whatever exercises you do Phil I am going … Continue reading Phil & Danya
Disclaimer – I am not here to single out any food brands. I am teaching about reading food labels in general. What’s the difference? Carbohydrates are large sugar or starch molecules. Sugars are simple molecules in the form of granules or syrup. When the label says “no sugar added” this means sugar in some shape or form of granules or syrups were not added. This … Continue reading Insight of the day: No sugar added, does not mean carbohydrate free!
Buyer beware you may think it’s a good product but they are selling you “corn”. I am always on the hunt for new protein powder supplements that have more grams of protein per scoop, fewer additives and preservatives, and maximum alternatives for muscle building and leaning out (aka Caffeine, amino acids, and super foods). With that said, I found this lovely product that contains 26 … Continue reading Insight of the day: Supplements – Read ingredients.
Insight of the day: Plant seeds! How to avoid GMO. Gardening season is here. Today I was shopping for seeds for the garden. I was intrigued by the large variety of seeds that I found at Walmart. I was excited until I decided to investigate further to figure out what was and was not organic (non-GMO). How to avoid GMO: All of the corn was … Continue reading Insight of the day: Plant seeds! How to avoid GMO
Insight of the day: It may be good for you, but that doesn’t mean it is calorie free! Some recent substitutions clients have asked me about are; agave nectar in place of sugar, olive oil in place of butter, coconut oil in place of vegetable oil. Although the properties of these food items may be better for our health, they still contain calories. They are … Continue reading It may be good for you, but that doesn’t mean it is calorie free!
Sodium (Na) is a “concentrated” version of Salt (NaCl). I like to think of it similar to the idea that simple sugar syrup is a “concentrated” form of sugar. In food: Sodium as the concentrated form is much easier to add to processed foods and pre-packaged foods. Sodium is a preservative. Sodium enhances flavors. There are 2,325 milligrams of sodium (Na) in (one teaspoon) 6 … Continue reading Sodium Vs. Salt
Most processed foods are high in fat, low in nutrients and are also known as empty calories. Often composed of scrap meats, salts, high fructose corn syrups, hydrogenated oils, GMO’s and more… Check out how some of the most common processed foods are made to see where your “food” is really coming from. Hot Dogs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NzUm7UEEIY Pringles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V83rdbSpiGA Dorritos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JeODHrC6Pk Peanut Butter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh752bxHEeU Snickers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SVhdgG9EKo Continue reading Avoid processed foods
Almond Banana Pre-Workout Cookies/ Snacks Why pre-workout? These cookies have protein, fat and carbohydrates in them. These nutrients are fuel for the body, making them a great choice to eat before a workout. Each cookie also has about 50 mg of potassium which is also an ideal ingredient prior to exercising to prevent muscle cramps and aid in fluid balance. Avoid eating too close to … Continue reading Almond and banana pre-work out snack
Insight of the day: Pre-pack your snacks! Do you like to snack? The urge to snack can come from, boredom, stress, hunger and many other things. It could even be your body’s way of saying “Hey I am thirsty- not hungry”. Follow your hunger signals, have a glass of H2O before you start snacking. Also try distracting yourself with something to do each time you … Continue reading Insight of the day: Pre-pack your snacks!
Nina G. Rocca, RDN, LDN, CPT 