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By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
Have you heard about the new ?nutrition-rich? cookies called WhoNu?, as in ?who knew delicious could be so nutritious?? Each 3-cookie serving contains 3 grams of fiber, as much calcium and vitamin D as a glass of milk, and as much vitamin C as a cup of blueberries. With added iron, vitamin B12, and others, it has ?a total of 20 essential vitamins and minerals.? With each WhoNu? cookie weighing in at about 50 calories - the same as an Oreo or Chips Ahoy - it sounds like a winner, right? But let?s take a closer look.
I always get concerned when ?food worlds collide,? meaning that treat foods take on a health food halo. Sometimes a cookie is just a cookie. And taste is important. The major problem with the WhoNu? cookie, for me, is the taste! Although it looks like a cookie, my taste buds don?t perceive this as tasty as all! Sure, like other fortified (nutrient-added) foods, these cookies DO provide a small nutritional boost, but is that why we?re choosing a cookie?
If most of our food choices are healthful ? lots of fruits and veggies ? providing nature?s nutrients, it?s not a problem to have a daily treat of up to 150-200 calories. And by treat, I mean something that you really enjoy, without worrying about the nutrient density.
Because millions of people carry so much guilt about eating a non-nutrient rich treat, products like WhoNu? cookies are developed. The perception of a treat soothes the guilt, but not the taste buds! So, give yourself permission to be a smart indulger ? and when you?re looking for a treat, choose a small portion of something you really want ? and enjoy it! That?s the best way to sustain a healthy eating style without deprivation!
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Health News
Nutrition Rich Cookies?
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
I always get concerned when ?food worlds collide,? meaning that treat foods take on a health food halo. Sometimes a cookie is just a cookie. And taste is important. The major problem with the WhoNu? cookie, for me, is the taste! Although it looks like a cookie, my taste buds don?t perceive this as tasty as all! Sure, like other fortified (nutrient-added) foods, these cookies DO provide a small nutritional boost, but is that why we?re choosing a cookie?
If most of our food choices are healthful ? lots of fruits and veggies ? providing nature?s nutrients, it?s not a problem to have a daily treat of up to 150-200 calories. And by treat, I mean something that you really enjoy, without worrying about the nutrient density.
Because millions of people carry so much guilt about eating a non-nutrient rich treat, products like WhoNu? cookies are developed. The perception of a treat soothes the guilt, but not the taste buds! So, give yourself permission to be a smart indulger ? and when you?re looking for a treat, choose a small portion of something you really want ? and enjoy it! That?s the best way to sustain a healthy eating style without deprivation!
- The Verdict On Sugar
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Americans have a complex relationship with sugar. The USDA estimates that the average intake per person is 70-100 pounds of added sugars each year. Added sugars are those not naturally present in food. That means you may...
- The Verdict On Sugar In Children?s Cereal
Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Breakfast is a healthy start for everyone?s day, particularly for kids. Studies show it supports school performance and a healthy weight. And a bowl of cold cereal and milk is a quick and easy meal for breakfast or any time of day....
- Healthy Eating In Black And White ? Part One
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom While consuming a variety of colorful foods is a direct connection to healthy eating, nutritious eating can be as easy as ?black and white.? This week, I?m going to look at these two interesting contrasts for healthy eating. ...
- Where?s The Fiber?
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom If you seem to be finding fiber in every product you look at, you?re right! Fiber is being added to all kinds of foods ? from yogurts, to juices, fruit chews, cookies, cottage cheese, and white bread. Even whole grains get an...
- The Fifth Taste Bud
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Let?s talk about taste buds. You might know there are four ?basic? tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. But did you know there?s another? It?s time to discover the ?fifth taste bud,? called umami (oo-mommy)! Umami is the taste...