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 […]
Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Foods You Should Never Eat — or Try Not To!
Get these nutritional freeloaders out of your kitchen — they’re not doing your body any good by Maureen Callahan for Next Avenue Suggesting that someone never eat certain foods tends to stirs up a lot of angst. Surely the rare splurge on chocolate cake, French fries or any other tasty treat without nutritional merit […]
Is There a Link Between Inflammation and Nutrition?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, March 11, 2015 Inflammation is a hot topic in health circles. There is evidence suggesting it may be a factor in a host of ills ranging from neurological disorders, to allergies, to intestinal problems to heart disease. Of course, not all inflammation is fire and brimstone. Acute inflammation protects and heals the body after an […]
What Foods and Beverages Boost Mood and Reduce Stress?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, April 22, 2015 McDonald’s Happy Meals may bring short-term happiness but they can’t compete long term with complex carbohydrates such as corn, popcorn, brown rice, quinoa, potatoes, sweet potatoes, dried beans and whole wheat pasta and breads, all of which have been shown to increase serotonin levels. Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt or cheese, as well as protein-rich poultry or […]
What is the Most Important Food Group When Exercising?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, April 1, 2015 Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy for our daily activities, especially when we exercise. If we don’t have adequate carb intake, when we try to exercise we notice an onset of fatigue and feel like we’ve run out of gas. Interested in improving your health and wellness? […]
Three Diets that Don’t Bite
Feeling hungry? Dash on over to the Mediterranean Café for a bowl of TLC. There probably is a restaurant called the Mediterranean Café somewhere in the world, and maybe they actually serve a dish called TLC. In reality, I made it up as a way to highlight three evidence-based diets known for their health benefits. […]
