You’re heading out to eat, you’re trying to eat better. What should you order, a burger or a salad? The following are two items from the menu of a well known restaurant chain. Which of these has fewer calories?
Don’t always assume the salad is going to be the best choice. Of these [...]
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While my primary focus is on food and nutrition, exercise is a very important part of living a Positively Healthy life. So if you’re looking for a personal trainer, make sure you take the time to ensure you’re making the right choice – a good relationship with your personal trainer can make all the difference.
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As more and more of us are trying to eat healthier, more and more of these buzz-words are being added to food packages, competing to get our attention and get us to take them home. But what do they mean?
A recent post on the Food Network does a pretty [...]
Continue Reading →The original recipe is based on a rice burger recipe, and was changed to use quinoa by Linda Farnsworth. I tried these earlier this week and they were good, but I just couldn’t picture them as burgers… they reminded me more of a crab-cake sort of dish (and I’m [...]
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1 cup – cider vinegar
1 cup – canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
Heat vinegar in saucepan. Add sugar, stir until dissolved. Combine with oil & cool before using.
Slaw Mix
1 med head green cabbage, shredded (about 6-7 cups)
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Today on The Wake Up Call I was joined by the Director of Student Nutrition Services for Hopkins Public Schools, Barb Mechura and her husband Kim to talk about the importance of healthy eating and activity is for our kids and how Hopkins Schools have made changes in their [...]
Continue Reading →Ok, I admit it. I do have some egg noodles in my cupboard. I found a fortified brand that isn’t all that bad. But honestly, they’re still processed, simple carbs. Something I consider a sort of indulgence to be eaten on a very occasional basis. So what’s a guy to do when he’s craving a [...]
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Positively Healthy now has a page on Facebook - “Like” the page and you can easily keep up with new articles I post as well as other healthy news and tidbits I share.
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It’s been three years now since I gave up drinking soft drinks… and I still miss it at times. But, I have to say I genuinely enjoy drinking water. I really like the refreshment of an ice cold glass of water, but when I talk to others about changing eating habits, one of the most [...]
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