Nutrition

Nuts are a wonderful choice when you want a food that is filling, good for your heart and will make other dishes taste great!  Nuts contain “good” unsaturated fats, they are relatively high in protein, have fiber, contain disease fighting phytochemicals, and they contain small amounts of vitamins and minerals.  Did you know that calcium can be found in almonds?  And folate, a B vitamin is found in hazelnuts and walnuts?  But you must be careful when consuming nuts because they do contain a good amount of calories per serving.  Based on the variety; one ounce or 2 tablespoons of nuts have about 160 to 180 calories.  So how do you add nutritious, unsalted nuts into your meal plan without going crazy?  Try these ideas: Add a tablespoon of nuts like hazelnuts, or almonds to a cup of low-fat fruit yogurt or Greek yogurt. Add nuts to whole wheat cereal. Make your salad crunchy with chopped walnuts or Brazil nuts.…

Do you want beautiful, radiant, and glowing skin?  It can be possible when your skin is supplied and nourished by certain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  Your skin can look healthier and younger by eating the right foods.  Experts recommend that a balanced diet is the best way to get your share of good food for healthy skin.  No need to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on certain skin-care products and lotions.  Try eating these nutrients for an amazing and healthy complexion: Vitamins C, E, A, K and B complex.  Eating foods high in vitamins and antioxidants can protect your cells from free radical damage like from sun exposure and premature aging.  Eating colorful fruits and vegetables can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, soothe rough, dry skin and keep your skin looking younger longer.  Try blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, plums, grapes, kiwi,  sweet potatoes, black, red and pinto beans, carrots, artichokes, kale, peppers,  spinach, sunflower seeds, pecans and prunes. Eat…