February

 

Give your heart some LOVE! 

Sodium is the current buzz in the nutrition world; Americans intake huge amounts resulting in increased risk for heart disease. One simple step to reducing sodium is removing the salt shaker from the table. Take away the natural tendency to add salt to all meals. Try it for one month and who knows you may not taste the difference.

January

 
Many diet related resolutions involve cutting foods out, in 2010 make a commitment to adding foods in. Try adding more fruits, vegetables, or low-fat dairy. Make a goal to increase fiber by eating more whole grains (bread, cereals, pasta, rice & crackers). Adding nutritious foods into your new year may finally help you meet your health goals.

December

Eating healthy during the holiday season can be a true challenge. One bit of advice is to EAT! I often hear that people skip meals to later eat at an evening holiday party. Keep to your normal eating schedule, with an occasional treat, and your weight should remain the same.

November

My favorite fall vegetable is the sweet potato. Packed with vitamins, it's the perfect carbohydrate to accompany any meal. Any way you eat it--mashed, microwaved, baked or roasted--it's beautiful orange color will benefit your body with nutrients.