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Nutritonal Challenge Day 30
Hello Again! Beef is a staple in the typical Western diet and can be found in hamburger, steak and some processed meats like hot dogs. The term "red meat" is often used interchangeably with beef but may also refer to goat, horse or sheep meat. Despite its rich iron and protein content, red meat can be unhealthy when eaten…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 29
Hi Everyone- Most desserts consist of empty calories, meaning they offer little or no nutritional benefit. Eating desserts may negatively impact your health due sugars and solid fats, such as butter, margarine and shortening. A slice of store-bought chocolate cake may contain 235 calories and a slice of restaurant…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 28
Hello everyone, We all know it is important to eat our veggies so todays challenge is to eat vegetables with every meal. Add an extra serving of vegetables on your sandwich at lunch in the form of tomatoes, cucumbers or even spinach. Eat salads as a meal instead of just a small salad on the side. Incorporate a side of…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 27
Hello Everyone! So many opinions about chocolate being healthy and chocolate being a detriment to your diet can make it difficult to decipher what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to eating chocolate. While the occasional indulgence of a few squares of chocolate won't hurt your health, indulging on a daily basis…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 26
Hello Again! Consuming too many foods that are low in dietary fiber and essential nutrients, but high in sugar and unhealthy fats, puts individuals at greater risk for chronic health problems. However, according to an article published in the October 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, a diet…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 25
Hello Everyone! When you eat out, you lose control of the ingredients that are in your meal. When you make your meals at home, you know exactly what is put into them. A major advantage to preparing your meals at home is the ability to control ingredients. Knowing exactly what ingredient and how much you are putting into…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 24
Hello Everyone! Like most desserts, ice cream does not provide large amounts of protein, minerals or vitamins. Most of the calories in ice cream come from sugar and saturated fat, both of which should be eaten in limited quantities. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion recommends that calories from saturated fat…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 23
Hello Everyone! Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of…
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Nutritional Challenge Day 22
Hello Everyone! Instead of our usual blog we found an article that is a must read!! Find out how bad wheat and gluten can be!! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/gluten-what-you-dont-know_b_379089.html Nutritional Challenge Day 22: No Wheat Today!
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Nutritional Challenge Day 21
Hello Everyone! A high protein breakfast (30% of total calories coming from protein) will make you feel less bloated, make your pants fit more comfortably, help you burn more calories just sitting at your desk and give you enough energy to get your day off on the right foot. A bowl of cereal on it's own, even with the milk…
