Health News
by Emilie Hunt and Angie Eshleman, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitian, Sinai Hospital
It?s no secret that the business of life can get in the way of our healthy eating habits. This may especially hold true if our schedule is pulled in many different directions on a regular basis. Don?t let the stress of eating healthy while on the run leave you discouraged. Believe it or not, it can be easy to find healthier options while you are running errands and finishing last minute tasks.
Consider these tips when dining out:
? Pay attention to portion size. Many of the meals offered can be super-sized or mega-sized. Choose the child?s size portion or substitute an appetizer portion for your normal sized entrée. It may even help to share half of your meal with a friend or take half home!
? Look for a heart symbol next to the choices. Many restaurants provide ?Heart Healthy? options which tend to be lower in sodium and fat.
? Don?t be afraid to ask for your meal prepared a certain way. Ask the waiter to hold the rich sauce, or substitute a steamed veggie for French fries.
? Shopping at the mall? Fight the urge to eat high calorie entrees such as Chinese food or a cheeseburger and fries. Grab a flavor packed fresh fruit smoothie instead. Load it up with a variety of fruits and low fat yogurt for maximum flavor.
? Keep healthy, easy to grab snacks in the car or in your purse. Try fruit and nut granola bars, trail mix or a piece of fresh fruit. All are loaded with fiber and will help keep you tied over until you finish your errands.
For more tips about Eating on the Go, click here.
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- Smart Snacking: Part One
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom It?s hard to make healthy foods choices when you?re running around, and don?t have time to preplan. In the perfect world, you?d be carrying a fruit, or small protein bar, or a small bag of nuts when you need a snack. In...
- A Happier Happy Meal
by Madelyn Fernstrom In the real world, when it comes to fast food, many families find it hard to ?just say no.? Now, a visit to McDonald?s provides some REAL change in their kids? meals as an authentic step to healthier eating. Starting in September,...
- Eat More Fiber - Your Body Will Thank You
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- Feeding Your Teen Machine
Bigger appetites, busy lifestyles, mood swings, struggles for independence, peer pressure - they all challenge how and what your teenager eats. As a parent, there are ways you can positively influence the eating habits of your teen. Stock your kitchen...
Health News
Eating on the Go
by Emilie Hunt and Angie Eshleman, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitian, Sinai Hospital
It?s no secret that the business of life can get in the way of our healthy eating habits. This may especially hold true if our schedule is pulled in many different directions on a regular basis. Don?t let the stress of eating healthy while on the run leave you discouraged. Believe it or not, it can be easy to find healthier options while you are running errands and finishing last minute tasks.
Consider these tips when dining out:
? Pay attention to portion size. Many of the meals offered can be super-sized or mega-sized. Choose the child?s size portion or substitute an appetizer portion for your normal sized entrée. It may even help to share half of your meal with a friend or take half home!
? Look for a heart symbol next to the choices. Many restaurants provide ?Heart Healthy? options which tend to be lower in sodium and fat.
? Don?t be afraid to ask for your meal prepared a certain way. Ask the waiter to hold the rich sauce, or substitute a steamed veggie for French fries.
? Shopping at the mall? Fight the urge to eat high calorie entrees such as Chinese food or a cheeseburger and fries. Grab a flavor packed fresh fruit smoothie instead. Load it up with a variety of fruits and low fat yogurt for maximum flavor.
? Keep healthy, easy to grab snacks in the car or in your purse. Try fruit and nut granola bars, trail mix or a piece of fresh fruit. All are loaded with fiber and will help keep you tied over until you finish your errands.
For more tips about Eating on the Go, click here.
- Healthy Food Is Less Expensive Than Junk Food, Study Finds
Though it's widely believed that healthy food is more expensive than junk food, a new government analysis shows that does not have to be the case. "In fact, carrots, onions, pinto beans, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bananas and orange juice are all less...
- Smart Snacking: Part One
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom It?s hard to make healthy foods choices when you?re running around, and don?t have time to preplan. In the perfect world, you?d be carrying a fruit, or small protein bar, or a small bag of nuts when you need a snack. In...
- A Happier Happy Meal
by Madelyn Fernstrom In the real world, when it comes to fast food, many families find it hard to ?just say no.? Now, a visit to McDonald?s provides some REAL change in their kids? meals as an authentic step to healthier eating. Starting in September,...
- Eat More Fiber - Your Body Will Thank You
Fiber is often called ?your body?s broom.? Eating enough fiber helps bowels function properly, can alleviate symptoms of chronic constipation and diverticular disease and may lower your risk for heart disease and some cancers. Here are some quick and...
- Feeding Your Teen Machine
Bigger appetites, busy lifestyles, mood swings, struggles for independence, peer pressure - they all challenge how and what your teenager eats. As a parent, there are ways you can positively influence the eating habits of your teen. Stock your kitchen...