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Have a balanced and healthy Thanksgiving
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 23, 2010 at 10:11pm

Thanksgiving is notorious for getting just as “stuffed” as the turkey. There’s a lot of rich once-a-year foods available and we indulge… that’s why the typical plate is 1500 calories, nearly a day’s worth for women and a half day’s worth for...more

Banana Bread Make-Over
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 23, 2010 at 10:22am

Banana bread with a hot cup of coffee may seem like a good, quick breakfast or an afternoon snack, but bite for bite, it may not be worth the damage! My recipe, a similar version found in many cookbooks (posted below), yielded the following numbers per...more

Basic Understanding of Omega Fats
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 20, 2010 at 10:45pm

Omega 3 and 6 unsaturated fatty acids receive a lot of publicity for their role in good heart health, but they play a part in providing us with other health benefits as well. To understand why omegas are praised, we first need to understand that they are...more

America Fails in Eating Fruits and Vegetables
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 20, 2010 at 10:31am

By: Elizabeth Jarrard The National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance (NFVA) recently released a report that showed in an average day, only 6 percent of individuals consume the recommended amount of vegetables and 8 percent the recommended amount of fruit. Th...more

Cooking Challenge: Veggie Burgers
by Run Girl Run
posted November 20, 2010 at 10:05am

Thanks to everyone for your kind words and encouragement for the marathon on Sunday. For those of you who asked, my bib number is 9750. The marathon website says it should be updated with results as the race progresses. I couldn't find a link, but hopeful...more

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diet Therapy
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 17, 2010 at 10:25am

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female hormonal disorder, affecting approximately 5%-10% of all females. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that involves multiple tissues and organ systems within the body, and is believed to be fundamentally ...more

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Feast
by Endurance Meg
posted November 16, 2010 at 10:12am

I’m moving to St Louis the day before Thanksgiving. But I’m still going to do-it-up-right. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Plus, Baberaham will be there to help me cook for the first time in my new place. What better way to break in the kitchen ...more

Food and Health Survey Results: 77% are trying to lose weight, but 77% are not meeting activity guidelines
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 15, 2010 at 11:59am

’77′ seems to be a key number in weight management, according to the 2010 Food and Health Survey. 77% of Americans are currently attempting to lose or maintain their post weight loss bodies. However, another 77% report not meeting the U.S. Departm...more

Celiac Disease & Why the Gluten-Free Diet is No Joke
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 15, 2010 at 11:46am

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking with Shelley Case, RD, a dietitian from Canada who is an expert in Celiac disease and Gluten-free eating. I became interested in this subject due to the popularity of Elizabeth Hasselbeck’s book, The G-...more

Healthier snacks for a busy gluten-free girl
by Endurance Meg
posted November 13, 2010 at 7:30pm

My mom has a great tradition of stocking up on snacks and handing them off to me when I see her. Since going gluten-free, she now buys just about anything that says “Gluten Free” on the label. Recently, Think Thin bars were on sale at Kroger, and she ...more

“Am I Overweight?”: Teen Body Troubles
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 13, 2010 at 1:27am

Growing up is tough! Especially in today’s society with more and more pressures being put on children and teenagers. One of such pressure is ‘looks’ with the focus on body weight. Around junior highs and high schools, girls (and sometimes boys!) of...more

Frugal Gluten Free Girl: Oatmealed Acorn Squash
by Endurance Meg
posted November 10, 2010 at 10:12am

With my bi-weekly buy-in of community supported agriculture, I got a lot of squash. I love squash, but Baberaham isn’t such a fan. Nonetheless, I’ve found these delicious fruit easy to prepare. As a bonus, if you are to buy squash from a grocery store...more

FNCE Recap Day 2: Vitamin D, Biggest Loser, Social Media and Socializing
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 8, 2010 at 7:55pm

If you like food, nutrition, and helping people live well you should be at FNCE! Day two (Sunday) was so much fun! I love nutrition, talking about nutrition, and I really LOVE hanging out with other people who do too. My day started off with a wake...more

Lose weight at a healthy rate
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 7, 2010 at 11:03pm

When it comes to weight loss, many people expect to see results quickly, but as with everything else in life, it is best to do so with moderation. The recommendation of losing 1-2 pounds per week holds true to this day and is backed by numerous studie...more

ADA Food Nutrition Conference and Expo Recap
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 7, 2010 at 2:37pm

I’m beat. But I couldn’t let the day go by without a quick recap of FNCE so far from my viewpoint. So, here it goes… I am lucky enough to be part of an amazing group of entrepreneurs. We have our own nutrition practice group called NE (nutrition ent...more

Eat Like an Aztec Warrior
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted November 6, 2010 at 11:02pm

by : Nancy Emerson Just over 13 months ago during dinner, looking down the beautiful coastline of Black Point near Diamond Head, I heard the word Mila. I was very curious. While visiting my surf pal Jer Popplar Bartlow I was ...more

Cholesterol: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 4, 2010 at 1:17pm

We hear about the importance of low cholesterol in the news, from our doctors, even on boxes of cereal. But if we don’t know a thing about cholesterol, it’s difficult to understand all of the health claims we see. Here’s a helpful intro to understan...more

Get into a fight…
by Endurance Meg
posted November 3, 2010 at 12:51pm

… with some powerful fruit. I never really had pomegranate in-the-raw before. I remember last year, Baberaham and I bought one, but it barely had any seeds and the seeds it had just tasted terrible. I saw one this weekend at the Keweenaw Coop so I boug...more

I’m a frugal gluten-free girl
by Endurance Meg
posted November 1, 2010 at 12:47pm

One of the hard things about following a gluten-free diet is not just finding food to eat, it’s finding food that I can afford. When bread costs $7 a loaf and the fear of contaminated grain belts has me reaching for oats processed in special facilities,...more

iPod App Review: LoseIt!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 30, 2010 at 3:54pm

The LoseIt! App. is a handy dandy pocket dietitian! Well, not exactly. Obviously you get much better and personalized information with a real RD, but this app would be a great thing to try out for a week or so before your visit. This way, you’ll have ...more

Spaghetti Squash and Marathon Signs
by Run Girl Run
posted October 29, 2010 at 7:17pm

Before we dive into this week's recipe, here's a look at my art project from last night. By the time I was finished with these signs, my hands were covered in blue paint. For my bloggers running MCM For all the runners. Thanks to everyone who gave me aw...more

The skinny on alcohol and healthy weight management
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 28, 2010 at 12:47pm

If you’re trying maintain a healthy balance in your life, it may seem that every time out for drinks with your friends could be a calorie disaster! Sugar-laden mixes push most standard cocktails well over 300 calories. Did you know that an 8-ounce pina ...more

The Cost of Eating Meat
by Run Girl Run
posted October 27, 2010 at 8:08pm

I don't eat a lot of meat. In part it's because I just don't like it all that much, but in part it's because I can't rationalize the cost to myself. I could buy some chicken breast for $5 or $6 or I could opt for that eggplant for about $1. (Source) Egg...more

Fueling for adventure
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 26, 2010 at 4:25pm

We had turned around to begin the process of finding our way out of the forest and back to the car when I offered a bit of gratitude to the universe for urging me to get pancakes with my breakfast. See, I was meeting my good friend Hitch to catch up and ...more

Are You Getting Your “Fill” of Fiber?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 26, 2010 at 11:54am

If you have found yourself eating what feels like a good amount of food, but struggle with staying “full,” there could be a chance you aren’t getting enough fiber. Fiber not only functions as a way to fill you up and make you feel fuller for longer...more

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