"Fuel your body...Delight your senses"
Stephanie Brina-Herres, MS, RD, CDN
- Jun
26
2012
It’s summertime around the USA.That means a plethora of fresh herbs, vegetables and also some fresh fruits for consumers to enjoy can be found in various Farmer Markets, State & local Fairs, road side stands, community & backyard & sideyard vegetable gardens, grocery stores, convenience stores including bodegas, as well as push carts, food trucks, etc.
In certain instances even area food banks and food pantries are lucky enough to receive some of nature’s abundance to be shared with others.
How can you find out what produce options will be available in your locale during any given month?
(Image source: University of MN Extension Farm to School Toolkit, Vermont Guide to Using Local Food, pg 85 of 116)
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- Jun
25
2012
•New or updated apps:
- The Gluten Detective (less than $3USD) version 1.0 by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The app description states that it is designed as follows: “Gluten Detector tool helps you read labels and identify gluten-containing ingredients, FAQs on food labeling, gluten, celiac disease, and more. Create your own shopping list and e-mail it to friends or family. Tips on gluten-free grains, avoiding cross-contamination, and more. Link to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Find a Registered Dietitian.”
- Gluten Free Registry: version 2.0 under $2 USD by Gluten Free Registry LLC compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Claims to list over 26,000 business locations in North America (with over 24,000 of those in the USA) including restaurants, bakeries, coffee houses, grocers, caterers and more. There is also an Android version 1.2 available at the same price point.
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- Jun
21
2012
Since it’s officially Summertime, the temperatures are rising around the United States, and in many cases, so is the humidity. Such weather reminds us of the 3 H’s–Heat, Humidity, Haze –so typical of August, but which often also strikes as early as June or July!Everyone wants to cool down when it gets so hot outdoors, so it is time to properly hydrate. IF you have a medical condition that your health care professional is treating you for, then of course follow their advice, but otherwise for healthy folks the following “Go On Green” approach being advocated by government programs nationwide could work out well for you.
(Inverted traffic light image courtesy of rizeli53 at rgbstock.com)
Note that you should grab water, NOT sugar-laden beverages in most cases, to optimally hydrate in summertime. Carry your own bottle of water and refill it appropriately throughout the day. Cool (not cold) potable water or possibly even seltzer or maybe fat-free/skim or low-fat milk type beverages (no sugar added) are among your best choices as the temperature rises. There are insulated water bottles or sleeves to slip on over other water bottles to help keep the water cool and refreshing.
There are other good options to replace water losses and some less desirable ones–let’s discuss a few of both of these.
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- Jun
17
2012
Towards the end of 2011, 10 diabetes focus apps for the iPhone were reviewed by a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (known formerly as the American Dietetic Association).Below you will find those apps grouped based on how many stars out of a maximum rating of 5 the app received at that time. We’ll also mention some other apps we have found on the www that are NOT rated on behalf of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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- Jun
16
2012 - Jun
12
2012
Leonardo DaVinci took great care centuries ago to represent the human body of a male as if illustrating the architecture of a fine building in his world famous drawing of Vitruvian Man.Centuries later, one has to wonder if today some men take better care of their dwellings and their cars than they do themselves?
Some men tend to take great pride in their cars and/or may see the type & condition of their dwelling to reflect back on themselves as a status symbol image in their lives.
Vitruvian Man Illustration Photography credit: Luc Viatour
What can family, friends, and communities do to help the men they care about take better care of themselves right now?
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- Jun
12
2012
This salad favorite is perfect for late “springtime” or else “summertime” enjoyment. We look forward to eating every year (especially at a “BBQ” type event).
Once mint is again growing in the garden, it is time to make Tabbouleh!
Tabbouleh is a classic chopped vegetable salad of which there are many variations, depending upon where in the Mediterranean or Arab/Middle Eastern world the recipe version originated from.
Photograph ©Stephanie B-H/SensoryNutrition/US12
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- Jun
11
2012
With Father’s Day being celebrated on June 17, 2012, it seems appropriate to take a moment and talk about Men’s Health Week, June 11-17, 2012.Reportedly, Men’s Health Week was designated by the US Congress back in 1994 to occur during the week prior to Father’s Day.
(Graphic courtesy of duchesssa via rgbstock.com)
It has grown to be a global international effort since 2002 recognized and reportedly now promoted in Africa, Asia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Central America, Denmark, UK (England, Scotland &Wales), Netherlands, South America, and the United States. International Men’s Health Week as part of International Men’s Health Month provides a rich opportunity for many terrific health promotion activities to be scheduled and carried out world-wide.
When it comes to general guidance for protecting a man’s health status, there are a variety of resources one can consider. It only takes a moment to review some of them. Check them out because health status should matter to every man since it affects not only his own well-being, but also has an impact on every family member and friend in any man’s life who are counting on him to be there for them.
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- Jun
3
2012
Summertime parties or picnics can be wonderful social events, but they can also pose some potential health risks when it comes to unwanted food safety and/or potential food allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance situations. You need to be food SMART when it comes to attending any Summertime party or picnic.
SMART stands for:
S = Savvy about food safety / foodborne illness risk and/or potential food allergen, intolerance, or sensitivity reaction risk;
M = Makes adequate plans to have alternative food choices available so that each member of the group attending the event will be able to have something they can safely and confidently eat;
A = Actively prepares for attending the event by also bringing temperature safe food selections for your family and friends and other guests to be able to enjoy;
R = Recipe details accompany any dish you bring to the event so that others with any food allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity concerns can determine if they can safely consume the item or not from an ingredient perspective;
T = Time & Temperature aware so that you only consume cold food items promptly while they are still very cold and hot food items promptly while they are still hot enough.
(Image of salmon filets about to be marinated courtesy of salsachica at rgbstock.com).
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