Healthy Eating Blog

Healthy Snack Food

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:14:10 GMT

Back to school also means lunches and snacks. Did you know that they accounted for almost half of the daily calories and nutrients. What are the benefits for your child to have 1 or 2 snacks per day at school? What if I tell you that he will learn more easily if he eats a nutritious meal at lunch time and 1 or 2 snacks...

What a difference quality supplements can make!

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:29:36 GMT

Hi, I am a true believer in healthy eating and high quality nutrional vitamin intake. I have been taking USANA supplements for over 2 years now and

Ready To pack Lunch For Back To School?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:16:42 GMT

Next week will be the new school year for thousands of children around the world. I hope you had a great summer and a wonderful holiday. Ready to prepare fun and healthy lunches for your kids? Here are some tips!

Healthy Eating And Your Hair

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:10:34 GMT

Your hair has a life cycle of about four years. Hair loss affects both women and men. There are several factors that affect hair growth including the foods you eat. Undernourished hair grow slower, become fragilent, dry and detach from the follicle. This is why it is so important to have balanced diet, and a diet rich in B vitamins. Avoid to drink too much coffee, soft drinks, alcohol and reduce your consumption of salt.

Ingredients You Should Avoid

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:06:12 GMT

Here are some ingredients to avoid when buying sunscreen because they have estrogenic properties, are unstable to light and penetrate the skin which can cause allergies:

Benzophenone

Methylbenzylidene camphor-4-(4-MBC)

3-benzylidene camphor (3-CO)

Para-amino benzoic acid (PABA) and Padimate-O

Octyl-methoxycinnamate (WTO)

All-paraben

Fragrance

It's about being careful with the sun but also with the products we apply on our skin!

How To Become A Vegetarian; What Do Vegetarians Eat?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:56:54 GMT

How to become a vegetarian? Good question...Have you ever wondered why people become vegetarians?What do vegetarians eat? What is a vegetarian protein, what is the vegetarian food pyramid.

Learn How To Cook Tofu And Some Tofu Nutrition Facts

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:50:58 GMT

Tofu can be marinated, fried, baked...But what is tofu? How to cook tofu and prepare delicious recipes? With some tips you'll find that cooking tofu is simple.

Aloe Vera For Skin, Aloe Vera Properties And Aloe Vera Uses

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:17:25 GMT

The use of the "burn plant" or if you prefer the use of aloe vera for skin and the aloe vera health benefits are well known. Aloe vera which means "true aloe" has been used for thousands years!

Foods for Healthy Hair, Vitamins for Your Hair and Healthy Hair Tips

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:15:17 GMT

Diet for healthy hair...you find it strange? However, by making sure you get all the good hair and skin vitamin possible, and by eating foods for healthy hair, you'll have beautiful hair for sure!

Healthy Eating: Strawberry 101

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:40:36 GMT

It's strawberry season here in Quebec!! I went to pick up some last week and I tought that you might like to get some informations about this little fruit. Here are some facts and some strawberry nutrition facts

Strawberry is a food rich in vitamin C

A cup of strawberries contains more vitamin C than an orange

It is also rich in antioxidants, which are chemical compounds that may prevent certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases

Enjoy fresh strawberries, pick your own, it's ideal and fun. Go early in the morning and choose red and firm strawberries

Strawberry ceases to ripen once picked

To prevent water from seeping into the flesh, wash strawberries just before use and remove the tail after washing

Very sensitive to temperature changes. Store them in the drawer of the refrigerator. Never store on the counter

Will keep up to 3 days in refrigerator. A tip: take them out of the fridge a bit before eating ... they will be tastier

To freeze: wash, hull them, spread them on a plate, put in the freezer, once frozen put them in freezer bags and return to freezer

Strawberries are used in many desserts

Add strawberries to your salad ... delicious!

Make a salsa: mix strawberries, mango, lemon juice and basil...goes perfectly with a delicious fillet of white fish

I hope you'll enjoy this wonderful little fruit as much as I do!

Healthy Heart Food; What You Should Incorporate In Your Healthy Heart Menu

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:53:38 GMT

Healthy heart food: Here is a list of heart healthy foods and healthy heart tips for the most vital organ of all...the one you can't live without...your heart.

Preserving Vegetables And Storing Fruit Is Part Of A Healthy Eating

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:16:12 GMT

How to keep vegetables fresh? How to slow the ripening process of fruits? Preserving vegetables and fruits fresh for a longer time is possible if you follow some easy tips.

Healthy Eating: Why Not Try Goji Berries?

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:24:25 GMT

Fruits, and especially berries contain the most powerful antioxidants and photonutrients of Mother's nature. The problem is that we don't consume the quantities required to maintain optimal health. Fortunately for us, there are small berries more miraculous than others... even if you eat only small amount of them you'll get a lot of benefits. Goji, a small berry from Himalayas, is a very beneficial food for your health. Scientists call this little red berry a treasure! Here are the benefits:

Increases energy and endurance

Helps to normalize blood pressure

Reduces cholesterol

Helps to lose weight

Helps to restore hormonal balance

Accelerates healing

Improves digestion

Improves sleep

Improves vision

Improves memory

Relieves stress and anxiety

Balances the immune system

Strengthens the heart

Strengthens bones

To fully enjoy all the benefits of the Goji berry, a daily and prolonged consumption is recommended. Try dried Goji berries or Goji juice.

Sun Safety Tips To Avoid Bad Sunburn

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:45:54 GMT

The sun is the first cause of premature aging and skin cancer. By following easy sun safety tips such as wearing sunblock clothing and using organic sunscreen you'll avoid bad sunburns.

Healthy Teenagers; Healthy Eating For Teenagers, Possible Or Not?

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:37:03 GMT

Healthy teenagers...nutrition is a very important aspect during puberty. A healthy diet for teenagers affects how they feel and look today and will affect their health in years to come.

Healthy Eating: Why Not Try Noni?

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:05:44 GMT

The Noni fruit from the islands of French Polynesia, is part of the daily menu of local residents. The healers use the Noni for centuries to treat different problems and infections:

Digestive problems such as diarrhea
Cough & Cold
Eye infections
Toothache
Rheumatism
Skin problems

Noni juice can be a good natural remedy!

What Do Vegetarians Eat? Healthy Eating Diet Advice for Balanced Vegetarian Diet

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:39:00 GMT

There are plenty of healthy foods to eat in a vegetarian diet. If you follow some vegetarian tips, the question: "What do vegetarians eat?" will be easily answered.

Healthy Eating, Why Not Try Acai Berries?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:08:44 GMT

Did you know that acai berries contain 30 more antioxidants than red wine grapes? The acai berry comes from a palm tree found in South America. The natives of the Amazon use this berry for centuries. Benefits:

Aid the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system
Helps to maintain a strong immune system
Protects tissues against free radicals, specifically the delicate tissues
Promotes clear and healthy skin
Helps to lose weight

Here are several good reasons to add these small berries to your diet!

Healthy Eating Guidelines Are One of The Keys To A Healthy Lifestyle

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:21:21 GMT

Healthy eating guidelines are easy and are the first step to help you choose healthy foods to eat. Following healthy eating plans is important if you want to give your body the nutrients needed.

Fish Oil And Acne ; Fish Oil And Hair

Sun, 09 May 2010 21:07:08 GMT

Fish oil and acne are related because one of the benefits of fish oil is to prevent and treat skin problems. Foods high in omega 3 or fish oil supplements can also do wonders to your hair.

Easy Tip: Healthy Eating Habits For Kids Should Include Funny Snacks

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:06:51 GMT

Kids love to dip don't they? They'll eat with enthousiasm everything you serve them if they can dip into something. Try some fruits dipped

in yogurt or
in dark chocolate melted

Or raw vegetables dipped

in a dip made with plain yogurt and mayonnaise or
homemade hummus

your children will enjoy it for sure, they will consume lots of vitamins without even knowing it and you'll be a mom, a dad, a babysitter, or a grandparent very happy!!!

Omega 3 For Depression; One of The Benefits Of Taking Fish Oil

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:42:01 GMT

How to combat depression? Are omega 3 for depression a solution? From mild to moderate depression, PMS or mood swings, fish oil, a food for brain, can reduce your symptoms. Give it a try!

Omega 3 Dosage; Your Daily Dose Of Fish Oil

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:03:37 GMT

No doubt; healthy eating include omega 3. What is the perfect omega 3 dosage for you? Do you know what is EPA and what is DHA? It will help you to determine your daily fish oil dosage.

Try to include seafood in your healthy eating

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:41:35 GMT

Did you know? Seafoods are full of vitamins. The scallop for example is a very good source of vitamin B12 which is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and cardiovascular health. Enjoy it in a stir-fry, in a fish soup or just wrapped with bacon and grilled on the BBQ.

Healthy Eating Recipe: Tropical Smoothie

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:02:21 GMT

Spring is finally here! Here is an easy smoothie's recipe

3/4 cup of mango chunks and mixed berries
1 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 cup of vanilla frozen yogurt

Place all ingredients in a blender. Add a little pineapple juice if desired to make the mixture more fluid. Tips:

Smoothies are best served very cold. Put the blender recipient and your glasses in the freezer 15 to 30 minutes before preparing and serving the smoothie
Frozen yogurt can also be replaced by regular yogurt

Healthy eating...Herbs

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:09:44 GMT

Herbs for the skin or hair? Did you know that herbs such as basil, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme .... all are good for skin?

Basil: Has tonic properties
Mint: It stimulates the skin, is antibacterial and antiseptic
Oregano: Promotes lymphatic drainage
Parsley: It lightens skin
Rosemary: It reduces the appearance of age spots, scars
Sage: Good against dandruff
Thyme: Natural astringent, gives a pretty nice looking skin

Need More Energy, Choose Healthy Eating Foods

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:43:37 GMT

Busy schedule, shorter days ... everyone at some point lack of energy. Here are some super foods that can help you.

Nuts contain a lot of fiber, fat and protein which are all sources of energy. Compared to carbohydrates, proteins provide a long-term energy. Eating nuts for your snack is an excellent idea. You can also add some to your salads, pasta
If you want to eat sugar, try some unsweetened dried fruits such as apricots, prunes, raisins and cranberries. The natural sugar they contain will give you energy and the fibers will prevent the loss of energy following the absorption of sugar. (it happens when you eat candy or drink energy drinks....you'll feel energized but not for too long)
Iron. Proteins contained in beef and legumes are the best source of iron. Iron, a mineral that is very important, ensures the proper functioning of the immune system, promotes circulation of oxygen in the body and the transformation of food into energy. To maximize the absorption of iron, combined iron-rich foods and foods rich in vitamin C

The most important thing to remember is to eat at each meal and snack foods high in protein and fiber to avoid a lack of energy

The virtues of olive and what to do with its oil?

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:48:07 GMT

The olive tree has many virtues: Its oil moisturizes, has a powerful anti-aging effect due to the polyphenols, helps your skin and hair to regenerate and helps to heal wounds. The oil is rich in vitamin A and E and essential fatty acids. Olive oil is a vegetable oil it contains

triglycerides which reconstitute the cell membrane
antioxidants that fight against premature aging
it also contains unsaponifiables (components of an oily mixture that fail to form soaps) that stimulate the production of collagen and elastin

So to have shiny hair, for softening your elbows or knees and soothe dry and cracked skin, nothing better than olive oil! "

Informations you should know about sodium

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:17:36 GMT

Salt is essential to maintaining good health, but too much salt can also be harmful. If you eat a lot of processed foods chances are you consume too much salt per day. Be also aware that the sodium content of the same product can vary from one country to another! If we compare the same kind of cereal, All-Bran Kellogg example, there is three times more sodium in the Canadian version that the one sold in the United States! A fast food meal can contain up to 7000 or even 8000 mg sodium. For those suffering from heart disease, consuming more than 4,000 mg of sodium for one meal can be fatal! Fortunately, the pressure is big on the food industry and measures are or will be taken to reduce the amount of sodium in foods. It is therefore important to read food labels.

Time of Celebration = Poor Digestion and Stomach Pain ... Not Necessarily With These Easy Tips

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:07:51 GMT

It is easy to overeat during the holidays ... and all this food can disrupt the digestive system. Here are some tips to help you with your digestion.

GINGER: Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea and contains gingerol, an antioxidant, which helps maintain good health. Add fresh or ground ginger to your tea or soup to relieve stomach aches
PROBIOTICS: Probiotics are good bacterias that are found naturally in the digestive system. Daily consumption of probiotics promotes proper digestion and relieves stomach ache because they contribute to the balance of intestinal flora by destroying harmful bacteria. Yogurt is a good source of probiotics (cooking kills the probiotics)
WHOLE GRAINS: Whole grains promote the action of good bacteria in the digestive system. It is important to consume at least 3 servings of whole grains per day such as whole wheat, barley, brown rice etc

Happy Holidays

Autumn Blues

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:41 GMT

The transition from summer to automn is difficult for many people. When comes November, we often lack of enthusiasm, sleep, our morale is low, we suffer from anxiety and tend to eat too much sugar and fatty foods. What can we do about it? 1-Avoid processed foods. It has been shown that people who follow the Mediterranean diet (lots of whole grains, fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts and seeds, olive oil, fish, moderate consumption of red wine, garlic, onion..) were less likely to suffer from depression 2-Try "plants". St.John's Wort, for example, is known to be effective for changing mood. It promotes relaxation and improves the condition of people affected by the lack of light during fall and winter and it stimulates the pineal gland located in the brain that produces melatonin naturally. Passiflora, Valerian and Chamomile can also help to reduce stress, nervousness and facilitate relaxation. Always consult your physician before taking any natural products if you take medications 3-Omega 3 are known to ward off depression so be certain to consume enough 4-Drink water to be well hydrated and awaked 5-Be positive 6-Take some time for yourself!!

Wonderful Vitamin C

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:28:21 GMT

Vitamin C has benefits that we can ignore. It is essential to have a strong immune system...especially in these times of pandemic influenza H1N1. One in 4 in North America doesn't obtain the minimum intake of vitamin C recommended daily. If you take supplements you must choose the right vitamin C. The best is vitamin C as calcium ascorbate because it will be better absorbed by the cells, is gentle on the stomach. Vitamin C can significantly reduce the intensity and duration of colds. And don't forget...It is better to take vitamin C every day and not just when you feel sick.

HAAAAAAAALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:18:26 GMT

Happy Halloween!! Halloween is a party and kids love it! But don't forget your healthy eating habits. The best solution, after sorting candy, is to establish rules in advance ... limite the number of candy your child can eat per day, tell him that he has to eat his portions of fruits and vegetables, and that he has to brush his teeth properly no matter what. When children know what to expect, instructions are better respected. And do not forget: -Pumpkin seeds are a snack rich in protein. Simply wash, dry, put them on a plate, add oil and salt and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. -Add pumpkin to your soup -The pumpkin puree can also be used in the preparation of pie or muffun Halloween is fun and happens once a year ... so enjoy it!

Swine what?..Swine Flu

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:33:33 GMT

Are you confused about all the informations about H1N1 virus? Is the vaccine safe? Are you going to get it? There is so much confusion about all this... The vaccination campaign will begin shortly here in Quebec,Canada and yesterday I heard that pregnant women aren't going to get the vaccine yet. WHY? They are not sure...not sure that the vaccine will not harm the baby...!!! And you, are you going to get harm in the long run if you get the vaccine? It would be better not to take any chances don't you think? Keep your immune system strong!! That is the solution. Eat healthy foods, take high quality supplements and probiotics, wash your hands, stay at home if you're sick are the best advices you can follow. You can also try some "natural tips" such as eating a few basil leaves in the morning...it would be less harmful than the vaccine!!!

Healthy Eating Breakfast to Loose Weight

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:18:34 GMT

Too many people still skip breakfast... and we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast allows your brain to function. Eating breakfast every morning can help you to loose and to manage your weight. How?... The intake of carbohydrate should be more important at breakfast than other meals of the day ...that doen't mean you have to eat sweet jam, donuts and more. Rather eat wholemeal bread, whole grains, fruits. If you like to drink orange juice in the morning, limit your intake to a small glass because it doesn't contain any fibers...it is better to eat the whole fruit. A balanced breakfast, containing protein and fiber, will reduce your craving for sweet foods. If you skip breakfast the chance are that you'll overeat and choose sugary and fatty foods at snack time or lunch time. Too long without foods....your body will get a signal of starvation which will result in a slower metabolism and storage of food subsequently consumed as fat. Hence the importance of taking time for breakfast!