Food For Thought
| Jan 10 - Food banks help all stay healthy Many Americans struggle to put food on the table each day. Several of us say to ourselves, "I wish there was something I could do to help." Well, there is. There are many great programs in the community to help those with food insecurity, but one of these organizations has been well recognized for some time... the food bank. As a registered dietitian, I work to support the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, which serves 34 counties locally. |
| Dec 09 - Combine health, holidays through canning With the holidays quickly approaching many of us are looking for creative gift ideas. One idea may be home canned foods. Home canned foods are making a comeback and rightly so, given the current economy. In addition to their obvious nutritional value, canned goods are great way to decorate the kitchen; from colorful chili peppers to pickles, home canned items add a splash of color to the decor. |
| Nov 09 - Even health foods can cause problems in excess When talking with my clients and reviewing food recalls, I sometimes hear people say, "I only eat pure foods", or "the other night I had dehydrated meatballs made from nuts." These clients may not obsess over their weight, but they definitely obsess over food. |
| Oct 09 - Benefits of Colonics Questioned Many people are curious about the potential health benefits of colon cleansing. Is it something that can or should be done on a routine basis? |
| Aug 09 - Fruits, veggies key good health
Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables? When I ask people this question, usually without hesitation, their answer is “no.” So the question becomes, why aren’t Americans getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables for the day? |
| Jun 09 - All salt is not created equal when it comes to health What is the difference between sea salt, kosher salt, and table salt? Is sea salt better for you than table salt? These questions have been asked many times, and it is no wonder, as one out of every three American adults is affected by high blood pressure. That is 65 million Americans who have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Another 59 million have prehypertension, which if not treated, can lead to high blood pressure. |
| May 09 - Hydration key to summer fitness As the temperatures rise outside and we approach summer, it is important to remember to stay hydrated. Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid then you take in. Fluid is important to maintain normal body processes, such as eliminating waste products in the body, lubricating joints and cushioning organs, aiding in digestion of nutrients, and helping with temperature regulation. Roughly 70 percent of the adult body is made up of water. |
| Apr 09 - Easter fruit substitutes for Easter candy This Easter Sunday, children all over the country will be scouring the landscape in search of pastel colored plastic eggs hidden next to tulips, daffodils and lawn ornaments. The tradition of the Easter egg hunt has been around for years. The egg is a religious and seasonal symbol of rebirth and the “Easter grass” used to line baskets is meant to resemble a bird’s nest. Traditionally, Easter eggs were dyed or painted chicken eggs. Somehow along the way, the tradition has come to include using Cadbury Crème Eggs, Reese’s peanut butter eggs, and various other chocolate eggs, as well as plastic eggs filled with sweets. |
| Mar 09 - Got milk? Drinking for performance Want a delicious indulgence that makes a great snack during or after a workout? How about chocolate or strawberry milk. Surprised? Recent findings reported in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism found that trained cyclists who drank chocolate milk were able to ride 51 percent longer when compared to a group consuming a carbohydrate fluid replacement, and up to 43 percent longer when compared to a group consuming a fluid replacement solution. |
| Feb 09 - Road race planned to help local families in need The face of hunger may surprise you. With today’s strained economy, I can’t help but ask myself, what I can do for those who struggle with food security. As a dietitian, this matter is close to my heart and I understand the uphill battles that many in the United States face each day. The good news is, all of us can make a difference with food security. |
| Jan 09 - Eating healthy in poor economy
With today’s economy, we could all benefit from a little extra cash in our pockets. As a dietitian, I often hear people say, “Eating healthy is expensive.” I have to agree choosing nutritious food is more expensive than choosing foods that tend to be less nutritious. |
| Nov 08 - Holiday Weight Gain Math Each year, the holidays fill our hearts with great joy and our stomachs with great food. Many of us come back from the feasting feeling refreshed and resized. Have you ever felt 10 pounds heavier after a holiday weekend with the family? |
| Oct 08 - Halloween’s favorite fruit has many health benefits With Halloween just around the corner, our minds may drift to fond memories of going to a local pumpkin patch to pick the family gourd. Of course, everyone seems to want a different type of pumpkin. Some want the largest pumpkin they can find, others want the long oval pumpkin, some want the ugly pumpkin, the lonely one all by itself in the field. It is one of America’s cultural traditions to include pumpkin in our homes and our meals during October and November. |
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“I’m ok, but I’m so tired.” Is this something you hear or say a lot? It seems that everybody is just so tired these days. Why are we so tired? How can we become less tired and depend less on caffeinated drinks and pills? |
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Functional Fitness is a term that has been “bounced” around a lot lately and that’s a good thing because it’s an important component of any fitness program. |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-JUNE 07 The percentage of overweight children in the United States has doubled since the 1970’s. On the whole, kids are spending less time exercising and more time in front of the TV, computer, or video-game console and today's busy families have fewer free moments to prepare nutritious, home cooked meals. |
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June 11th through the 17th is Men’s Health Week. The purpose of this week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. |
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Super-Size! Bigger is better! Fat cat! Large and in charge! The more the merrier! Expanding waistlines????!!!! We are a society that wants everything larger than the next guy’s or bigger than the original and it’s working. Even Tic-Tacs are bigger!!! I guess they’re a calorie and a half now. This evolution of increasing portion sizes has been termed portion distortion. |
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-FEBRUARY 07 A point that I make to all my clients is that I can give you the tools or weapons to achieve your nutrition and fitness goals and I can give you many different ideas to be your motivation, but I can't make you do the right thing. |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - FEBRUARY 07 Coffee, not just a breakfast drink anymore! The truth is,
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-JANUARY 07 Nutrition labels can be very confusing. |
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So, how'd you do this holiday season? Back in October I posed the Challenge: "Do not gain any weight between Halloween and New Years Day", much like Eat Smart Move More
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT - DECEMBER 06 If you read Food for Thought regularly, you'll realize that many of the articles are based on science and facts, as nutrition and exercise should be because the human body is a an extremely complex organism. |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-NOVEMBER 06 What's up with Fad Diets? Are there any good fad diets? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - NOVEMBER 06 What was that white stuff on all the runners at the Marine Corps Marathon? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - SEPTEMBER 06 Super-Size! Bigger is better! Fat cat! Large and in charge! The more the merrier! |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-AUGUST 06 What foods should I eat? |
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I don't eat a healthy diet and I PT three days a week with my unit. What small changes can I make to be healthier and maybe even lose some weight? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-JULY 06 What foods should I avoid? |
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What should I eat? |
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Lower Abs - Exposed!! |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-JUNE 06 I've lost 30 pounds by running and eating healthier, but I can't lose the last 5 pounds! How do I get rid of them? |
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It's that time again! Yes, it's a time when a few thousand people head to the sporting goods store to buy new running shoes to prepare for the October 29th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) in D.C., while a million others ask "What possesses you to want to run a marathon!?" While I can't answer that question, I can answer the question, "How do you train for a marathon?" The two major focuses of a marathon training program are your running and nutrition. |
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The purpose of this article is to recognize that June 12th through the 18th is National Men's Health Week, but more importantly, to create awareness of a growing disorder in the fitness industry which affects many men. |
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TOP 10 WAYS TO SHAPE UP THIS SUMMER |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-APRIL 06 More Nutrition Myths |
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The straw that broke the camel's back.literally. |
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I need to lose 20 pounds in a month! How should I do it? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-FEBRUARY 06 What supplements should I use if I want to get bigger? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - FEBRUARY 06 How accurate is the USMC tape measuring method in estimating body fat? |
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What happened? Everyone's broke, the exercise program is resting curbside next to piles of boxes and wrapping paper, waistbands feel snug, rings don't fit the fingers, and faces feel swollen or maybe "the mirror shrunk"!? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-DECEMBER 05 When is the best time to do "cardio", before or after weight-lifting? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - DECEMBER 05 In my last Food for Thought article, I explained the truth behind a few common myths in the world of nutrition. Three of the most common myths I covered were: 1. Don't eat after 1800 to lose weight 2. It's impossible to eat healthy at fast food restaurants 3. I lost or gained 10 pounds last week. |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - MID-NOVEMBER 05 People "swear by" so many things in nutrition. How can you possibly know what is true or what isn't true? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - NOVEMBER 05 On Saturday, October 1st Semper Fit Fueled to Fight Nutrition and the Mobile Unit teamed up once again for the 3rd annual Women's Expo at the Jacksonville Commons presented by Onslow County's Community Health Improvement Process (CHIP) Prevention Committee. |
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As I promised last month, I will provide a few more "Fitness Fumbles" this month. |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - SEPTEMBER 05 I read your May 2005 "Food for Thought" article where you listed your opinion of "5 Fumbles in the Fitness Center". Are there any other "fitness center fumbles" that fitness enthusiasts should be aware of? |
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My wife cooks lots of starchy foods like pasta and potatoes. Is it ok for me to eat these foods with her or should I eat something different? |
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Nutrition is always discussed in confusing percentages, grams, calories and guidelines! Can you tell me how to make specific changes to my diet to make it healthier? |
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I recently started a weight loss "diet". I have cut out all my sweets, but some days I get distracted and just want to give up! What can I do to stay on my "diet" and stay motivated? |
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I heard you say that you see some incorrect practices followed in the fitness centers. What are some of the incorrect things that you see? |
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My past two "road-humps" I felt light-headed and weak. I went to the doctor, and after some tests, he said I was probably just not fueled properly for the long hike? How can I make sure that doesn't happen again? |
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Is tuna good for an active Marine? I know it's not good for an expecting mother. |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - FEBRUARY 05 For my New Year's Resolution I wanted to get into good shape, so I began lifting weights, running on the treadmill, and eating healthier! Are there any supplements I should take too? |
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I think I understand a lot about foods and nutrition, then I read a nutrition label and I am lost! What does it all mean and what should I look for on a label? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - DECEMBER 04 What foods should I stay away from when I'm trying to lose weight? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - NOVEMBER 04 I ran the Marine Corps Half-Marathon on Saturday, October 2nd. I felt great for the first ten miles or so, but I was exhausted for the last few miles. I would like to participate in future endurance events, but not if I feel like that again! Is there anything I can do to better prepare me for these events? |
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I lift weights and eat a lot of protein to help build more muscle. Recently I heard that high protein diets could cause damage to my kidneys! Is this true? |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - SEPTEMBER 04 My wife cooks lots of starchy foods: pastas, potatoes, and breads. Is it ok for me to eat these foods with her or should I eat something different? |
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