Fat gets a bad rap, but this macronutrient is an essential part of everyone’s diet. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble, meaning they can only be digested, absorbed and stored with fat. Some fat stored in your brain and body is necessary for nerve function. And fat in your diet can actually help … [Read more…]
Top Toppings for the Best Salad
You can buy pre-mixed salad toppings at the grocery store, but making you own at home can save money plus up your nutrition when you use fresh ingredients without sodium and preservatives. This is especially true for dressing, which can be actually healthy if you make it using oils containing good … [Read more…]
Zesty Romesco Sauce
This flavorful sauce is simple and packed with calcium, magnesium, potassium and fiber, and its mild cheesiness is less likely to cause heartburn than marinara. You can serve it as a sauce on roasted vegetables, as a dip, sandwich spread or a hearty pasta sauce. One 12-ounce can red peppers, … [Read more…]
Pregnancy Snack: Toasty Green Beans
Quick and easy with a delicious nutty flavor, green beans are full of fiber (3.4 grams per cup), vitamin C and only 30 calories. Serve them in place of french fries or as a snack on movie night. One pound fresh washed and dried green beans 2 tbs. olive, grapeseed or other vegetable oil … [Read more…]
What Vitamins and Minerals Does Your Body Need During Pregnancy?
Does your prenatal vitamin and your diet cover your nutrition needs? Journal your eating and compare the label of your prenatal vitamin to the chart below. You also need about 44-60 grams of protein a day (more if you’re breastfeeding), 28-29 grams of fiber and about 64 ounces of fluid. … [Read more…]
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