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The Government’s “Healthy Plate” and Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs

Did you hear? *From AIBOnline Newsletter… New MyPlate icon replaces MyPyramid image as food group symbol. The federal government recently unveiled its new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. The new MyPlate icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups. MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal times and to seek more information to help them do that by going to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, launched in January of this year, [...]

By Joanne|2011-06-20T19:27:40-04:00June 20, 2011|nutrition|1 Comment

Energy Gels and Signs of Spring

Energy Gels and The first time I tried a GU I thought I would lose it. It was like a big wad of ….. (you don’t want to know) … in my mouth. I thought there was no way I would be able to suck those things down while running. How things change. I was determined to get used to energy gels since most runners I spoke to used them and they were easy to carry. So I adapted. BUT… I still make faces when swallowing that big glob of GU. Do they work? From Crank Sports …there are two [...]

By Joanne|2011-04-09T07:06:51-04:00April 9, 2011|nutrition|4 Comments

Fat Burn Technology and Avocado Salsa Bread

Nutrition can be very technical. Years ago, research leaned toward the belief that carbohydrates raised blood sugar levels. This meant people with diabetes needed to be on the alert in regards to carb levels in foods. Also, anyone wanting to lose weight should reduce carbohydrate ingestion. In more recent studies, it has been found that not all carbohydrates are created equal. This is where the glycemic index comes in. This handy tools lets you know which foods will increase your blood glucose levels as well as how quickly the food will raise those levels. The faster the food is absorbed [...]

By Joanne|2011-02-02T10:53:27-05:00February 2, 2011|Bread, nutrition|4 Comments

A Birthday Breakfast and What IS that ingredient?

Yes, another birthday came and went. Ah! I feel so good because when I looked in the mirror there wasn’t any wrinkle, any imperfection, any sign of another year gone by that wasn’t there the day before. Phew! Made it! I bet I won’t fair so well the day I run Boston. Probably see someone age 20 years in 3.45 hours ( yes – my goal time). But that’s weeks away yet so moving on… My Birthday Breakfast The day began kind of funny. I got up with the alarm and went through the routine of getting myself into the [...]

By Joanne|2011-01-26T08:17:37-05:00January 26, 2011|nutrition, Restaurant Review|10 Comments