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Could a glass of wine each day really help keep the doctor away? That sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? According to years of research and multiple studies, it does appear that moderate amounts of alcohol (especially red wine) could help lower the risk of many diseases. Red wine is the most beneficial due to the antioxidants in the skin of the purple and red grapes. Red wine ferments longer than white wine and that process further increases … continued…
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May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This is near and dear to my heart because I have a strong family history of melanoma. As someone who loves exercising outdoors, I have had to be proactive and take extra precautions for prevention since consistent exercise outdoors means consistent exposure to the sun’s rays. Did you know that skin cancer affects 1 in 5 Americans? It is estimated that over 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year. There are 3 … continued…
As a pediatric dietitian, one of the most common questions parents ask is how to tackle picky eating. If you have ever had a meal with a child then chances are you have encountered the frustrations of picky eating. When I had children, I vowed that they would not be picky. Unfortunately I am now eating my own words because my 3 year old has become quite picky! A few weeks ago I decided it was time to go to … continued…
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annually declares March as National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Most of us would love to get our bodies in shape but the key to doing that is to start with your plate. Here are some changes to getting your plate in top shape: • Choose a smaller plate size. Consider using a saucer instead of a dinner plate. Research indicates that our plate size has increased 36% … continued…
February is American Heart Month and for a good reason, we need to be reminded of ways to show our heart the love it needs and deserves. Did you know that the human heart pumps nearly 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the body every day? This allows oxygen to travel throughout our body so all of our organs can thrive and we can go about our day to day activities. This is something we completely take for granted… unless you … continued…
Did your favorite blog post make this list? If not, please share the link in the comments section below. Top New Recipes: 1. Laura’s Lean Beef One Skillet Meal http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/lauras-lean-beef-one-skillet-meal/ 2. Slow cooker Italian Beef With Porcini Mushrooms http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/slow-cooker-italian-beef/ 3. Oktoberfest Laura’s Lean Beef Beer Stew http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/oktoberfest-lauras-lean-beef-beer-stew/ 4. Hobo “Stew” http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/hobo-stew/ 5. Baked Cheeseburgers http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/lauras-lean-beef-baked-cheeseburger/ 6. Spaghetti and Meatball “Muffins” http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/lauras-lean-beef-spaghetti-and-meatball-muffins/ 7. Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Topping http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/cottage-pie-with-sweet-potato-topping/ 8. Triple Decker Meatloaf http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/triple-decker-meatloaf/ 9. Fat Tuesday Jambalaya http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/fat-tuesday-jambalaya/ … continued…
Sometimes I feel like there are days I wake up and I am hungry all day long no matter what I eat. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one out there that experiences this. My kids seem to constantly have some virus or another so in the last few years, I have been “blessed” with the stomach bug at least a few times. I always notice that after 2-3 days of not eating I get full very quickly even … continued…
November is American Diabetes Month so we want to take the time to raise awareness about an ever-growing disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are close to 26 million people in the US (kids and adults) living with Diabetes already. That means this topic is important to a lot of people. Unfortunately diabetes is not easy to live with especially when there is a lot of mixed information out there about how a person should eat! Honestly we … continued…
