Healthy Snacking Ideas – PODCAST
Snacking while working at home can be tricky when we are so close to the refrigerator all the time. Here are my Top Ten Healthy Snack ideas To get you started, CLICK HERE for video about Low Glycemic Snacking My Top Ten Snacks Hummus with Veggies: Two tablespoons of hummus with cut-up crunchy veggies. A […]
Want to Know How to Snack Smart?
Snacking between meals can keep you from getting too hungry and help you maintain a more consistent energy level throughout the day. The secret is eating the right kind of snacks, ones that will give your body the nutrients that it needs. Nutrient Intake It can be difficult to get all of your daily recommended nutrients […]
Savvy Snacking in Karen’s Kitchen
Savvy snacking means strategically timing snacks throughout the day for improved concentration and reduced cravings. Snacking with the right ratio of nutrients and with the right calories, will help keep your body be energized. Protein (plus exercise) fuels the growth of lean muscle mass, which boosts metabolic rate. Fiber, meanwhile, helps improve digestion and keeps […]
What is Jicama?
[youtube_sc url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xh_SysEfhM “] Most people do not know what Jicama is. It is a crisp, edible root that resembles a turnip and can be used for many things and it is ideal for a low glycemic lifestyle. Jicama will keep under refrigeration for up to two weeks and it is a great source of […]
6 Food Mistakes Even Healthy Eaters Make
I consider myself a pretty healthy eater, but after reading this article by Susan Kleiner, RD, co-author of The Good Mood Diet and The Power Food Nutrition Plan, on how to correct common food mistakes, I have fine-tuned my current eating habits and feel better! Here are the 6 common mistakes and later blogs will explain each in […]