Healthy Holiday Sweets to be Festive and Fit
With the holiday season just around the corner, a delightful array of treats will be on display alongside the festive lights. While it’s tempting to dive into every sweet treat that comes your way, you can still satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your health goals. Explore Alternatives Consider lowering sugar content by using artificial […]
Fighting Back with Food
Breast cancers are attributed to being overweight and obesity Cancer-fighting foods Broccoli Canola oil Cauliflower Citrus fruit Fish, high in omega-3 fatty acids Flaxseed oil Low-fat yogurt Salmon/tuna Tomatoes Walnuts Whole grains/beans Foods to avoid Butter Cheeses made with whole milk Fatty meats Fried foods Lard Palm and/or coconut oil Processed foods Shortening Whole milk […]
Eating Well at Holiday Parties
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips The holiday season just wouldn’t be quite as delightful without some special, baked goodies using recipes that have often been handed-down from mom, grandma and even great-grandma. But with just a few tasty tweaks, these yummy treats can become healthier. Here’s how: Instead of butter, use equal parts cinnamon-flavored no-sugar-added applesauce. […]
Latest Dietary Guidelines Provide Food for Thought
(As seen in the Surprise Independent) The public lambastes the U.S. government a lot these days for poking its nose into areas where many people may feel it doesn’t belong. Thus, with the recent release of the government’s 2015- 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we might think, “You mean the government is telling us […]
All Hail Kale: Why This ‘Super Food’ Should be on Your Table
(As seen in the Surprise Independent newspaper) What are the health benefits of kale? It’s is a dark-green leafy vegetable chock full of vitamins and minerals. Considered a “super food” by many nutrition experts – kale contains folate, which improves brain health; calcium, which strengthens bones; and fiber, which helps manage blood pressure and digestion. Kale also […]
Tips to Manage Holiday Treats
(As seen in the Scottsdale Independent.) When it comes to holiday treats, Sun Health registered dietitian Tracy Garrett is no Scrooge. How can I eat healthy during the holidays, when there are so many tempting treats? Moderation can be a tough pill to swallow any time of year. But, the “M” word can be a real “bah-humbugger” during the holidays when food, glorious food, is […]
Reduce Your Cancer Risk with Fabulous Fiber
(As seen in YourWestValley.com and the Daily News-Sun.) In comedienne Anita Renfroe’s musical ode to fiber, aptly named “Fiber,” she recites a long list of ills associated with aging and declares that fiber is the cure. “You just need fiber, it’s what you need. When you are full of fiber my friend, you are full indeed.” I […]
We’re Keen on Quinoa – Here’s Why
What is quinoa and what are its benefits? Do you mean Chenopodim quinoa? I was trying to impress you by using quinoa’s scientific name. But the truth is that you’re better off being impressed with quinoa (keen-wah) itself, a grain crop prized for its edible seeds and nutritional value. Quinoa has a lot going […]
Is There a Connection Between Diet and Stress?
Life in the fast lane sometimes steers us into the fast lane of a drive-thru where it’s hard to resist the burger, fries, milk shake or the double caramel macchiato calling our name. It’s convenient, it’s relatively cheap and it frees us from the stress of cooking at home and the drudgery of cleaning up. Consuming foods or drinks that comfort us is a common human […]
What to Eat Before, During and After Physical Activity
by Tracy Garrett Baseball great Babe Ruth excelled on a strict diet of hot dogs and beer. Basketball star Maurice Cheeks led the 76ers to the 1983 championship, powered by chocolate-chip cookies and Hawaiian Punch. Women’s half-pipe snowboarder Alexandra Duckworth prepares for every competition by downing two gallons of coffee. Whether you are a professional […]
