One healthy tip at a time!
Drinking enough water prevents overeating because many times you may just be thirsty and not hungry. Filed under: Health Tagged: tip, water
View ArticleFacts about Food label
Food label offers a variety of information and I have only pointed out few beneficial points. Filed under: Nutrition Tagged: calories, fat, fiber, food label, servings, sodium, vitamins
View ArticleNutritional Gatekeepers
“The biggest food influence in our life is the nutritional gatekeeper. This is the person in our home who does most of the food shopping and meal preparation. Regardless of whether they’re a great cook...
View ArticleI am only eating 2 meals a day! Why can’t I lose weight?
This is a very common question and the most tried effort for weight loss. Sadly, it’s not always successful. Why? Because you deprive your body of fuel supply that it needs in between these two meals....
View ArticleBelieve me when I tell you…
Believe me when I tell you that you can’t even taste the oatmeal in the smoothie. Before you say “It has oatmeal in it, I am never trying this,” think about the worst that can happen? If you don’t like...
View ArticleChappli Kabab: healthier version
Chappli Kabab is one of my favorite foods but it is usually deep fried in oil. My mom slightly adjusted the recipe on the back of the Shan Chappli Kabab masala box to make it a little healthier. Bake...
View ArticleOne healthy tip at a time!
Fast foods are high in saturated and trans fat. Cutting these foods out of your diet will help with weight loss. If kids insist on fast foods then help them choose the healthier sides from the menu....
View ArticleOne healthy tip at a time!
You do not have to completely avoid sodas – it is okay to enjoy them once in a while. Drinking them on a regular basis can add unnecessary extra calories (1 can has about 8 tsps of added sugar) to...
View ArticleMy WIC experience
Part of my dietetic internship was to rotate through the City of Houston WIC program. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a government program for low-income population. I always thought WIC program...
View ArticleHow to increase iron in your diet? Part 1
Check out this simple brochure that I created during my City of Houston Health & Human Services rotation Filed under: Health Tagged: anemia, health, hemoglobin, Houston, iron
View ArticleHow to increase iron in your diet? Part 2
Check out this simple brochure that I created during my City of Houston Health & Human Services rotation Filed under: Health Tagged: anemia, health, hemoglobin, Houston, iron
View ArticleHealthy Snack Idea – spinach and yogurt dip
My new Irani friend shared this super easy, healthy, and yummy spinach and yogurt dip recipe with me. You can eat it with chips, celery sticks, baby carrots, cucumber, and even just like that. Its very...
View ArticleOne healthy tip at a time!
As I was trying to find parking at the movie theater, my younger cousin says, “We should park farther from the entrance and just walk to get some exercise.” It was very exciting to hear his enthusiasm...
View ArticleMy Plate vs. My Plate
I know it’s not easy nor is it fun to count calories – you just want to enjoy the meal! USDA came out with the My Plate few years ago and I believe it is a great guide to eating healthy. It gives a...
View ArticleOne healthy tip at a time!
Find out ways to add physical activity to your daily routine! Some suggestions from America on the Move include: 1. Circle around the block when you go outside to get your mail 2. Make several trips...
View ArticleWhich oil is better for cooking? quick guide
http://www.canolainfo.org/quadrant/media/downloads/pdfs/ditfatpadFINAL.pdf Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: canola, corn, healthy, monounsaturated, oil, olive, saturated
View ArticleBaked Tilapia for desi taste buds
Why should I eat fish? It is a good source of lean protein and contains omega 3 fatty acids – good for the heart! What is the recommendation? Eat 2 servings of variety of fish/week What do you need for...
View ArticleDoes Mediterranean Diet work?
People of Mediterranean countries like Greece and Italy have healthy hearts and low rate of cardiovascular disease which is because of the Mediterranean eating pattern. What is Mediterranean Diet? The...
View Article200 calories or less: snack ideas
First I would like to share some tips on healthy snacking: Serving size is important – calories can add up easily Try to include protein – dairy, nuts, beans, etc Cook and freeze a big batch of beans...
View ArticleKarhai Chicken
Number of servings: 6 Serving size: 2 pieces of chicken Calories: 240 calories Ingredients: 1 whole chicken 8 medium sized tomatoes (cubed) 1 cup oil 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 tbsp...
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