Fox 5 – 3 Big Changes to Your Food’s Nutritional Label
There are 3 big changes to the Nutrition Facts Label I want you to know. In fact, I discussed these changes with Dana Fowle from Fox 5 Atlanta News. (Skip to 1.00 to see me)
5 Simple Strategies to Help You Keep Those Resolutions
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Researchers say 60% of us make New Year’s resolutions but only 8% successfully achieve them. That’s a really low number. New Year’s resolutions typically focus on eating healthier, getting fit, and learning something new. We really want to make changes to our lives and lifestyles. That’s a good…
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Really Easy Middle Eastern Green Beans [Recipe]
Looking for an easy and colorful side dish to add to any holiday meal? Well, look no further. This sauteed veggie recipe is from The Diabetes Forecast magazine. I don't like green bean casserole but I do like fresh green beans roasted in the oven or sauteed in a skillet. This easy side dish…
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Wild Mushroom Soup [Recipe]
Wild Mushroom Soup is a lighter savory soup perfect as an appetizer or as part of a meal. Low in calories and cholesterol-free, mushrooms contain a modest amount of fiber and over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc and a number of B vitamins such as folate. This recipe is adapted from…
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Are Vegans Healthier?
Do you think vegans are healthier? Are they? Not so long ago, vegans were mostly hippies who ate nuts and berries and lived in places like San Francisco, California. Well not anymore. Professional athletes are vegans. Celebrities are vegans. Your next-door neighbor is a vegan. You may be a vegan. According to the online dictionary,…
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CBS 46 – Healthy Shopping for Seniors Program
Jerlyn Jones, MS MPA RDN LD Helps Seniors in Atlanta Shop For Healthy Food. The program shows seniors how to shop, cook and eat healthy
Foods That Are Natural Sweeteners
It’s so natural to crave sugar. We are predisposed to like sugar from infancy. Babies smile and laugh after drinking something sweet and frown and cry after drinking something bitter. Sugar makes us happy. Eating too many high sugar foods every day such as soda, sweet tea, pies, candy, and my Starbucks hazelnut latte may…
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Kale & Black-Eyed Peas Stir Fry [Recipe]
Growing up my Mom always cooked collard greens and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. It’s a simple meal she passed down to me and my siblings. The tradition of eating black-eyed peas originated in Africa and spread throughout the Southern region of the United States. According to Southern food researcher John Egerton, black-eyed…
DetailsBest Way to Cook Winter Vegetables
It is that time of year again when the leaves are turning orange, yellow, and red, the temperature is cooler, and the sun sets at 6:00 PM. It’s also the time of year Fall and Winter fruits and vegetables are in season. My favorites are Honey Crisp apples, beets, and Brussels sprouts. I want to…
DetailsWhat is the Nutrition Facts Label?
The new and improved Nutrition Facts Label is on numerous packaged foods and beverages to make it easier for you and I to make healthier food choices. By January 1, 2021, the updated nutrition facts label will be on every food and beverage product in the United States. Before I tell you what’s new about…
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