MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cooking healthy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:47 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190548&cid=t_289217_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fvth-RCubZkw%2Fthanksgiving-without-the-misgi.html This Thursday, millions of Americans will sit down with family and friends and consume two days' worth of calories in a single meal. That's right: The average Thanksgiving dinner contains from 3,000 to 4,000 calories! Of course, a single day of overindulging isn't going to ruin your health--but it might set you back on your diet. Here are some tips on how to enjoy Thanksgiving without the misgivings. Eat breakfast. You might be tempted to skip breakfast and/or lunch on Thanksgiving day to "save" calories for the big meal, but if you're ravenous when you sit down to dinner, you're more likely to end up as stuffed as the turkey. Enjoy it all, but in moderation. Stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy can hardly be considered health food--but it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. Don't dep... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190548 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:51:06 +0100 4190548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168226&cid=t_289217_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F5NYSLkdKBw4%2Fshould-chefs-know-more-about-n.html Restaurant meals tend to be higher in calories than the meals we cook at home--both because of larger portion sizes and more caloric preparations. In fact, the more meals you eat outside the home, the more likely you (and your kids) are likely to be overweight.See also: How to Dine Out and Stick to Your Diet (SELF.com)Could more calorie-conscious chefs be part of the solution? Penn State University researchers surveyed almost 500 chefs and nearly three-quarters of them said that they could cut 10% of the calories in any meal without the customer noticing any difference. A fifth of them claimed they could cut calories by a quarter without customers noticing. Yet most of the chefs admitted that they didn't really know how many calories were in their dishes and weren't very solid on how they'... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168226 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:52:43 +0100 4168226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152306&cid=t_289217_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fu03UMmEbyLI%2Fis-white-whole-wheat-flour-a-w.html Q. With the holidays around the corner, I'm ready to begin baking.  Does white whole wheat flour offer the same benefits as regular whole wheat flour?A. And then some!  The name can be a little misleading. White whole wheat flour is made from a different type of wheat (white wheat) but it's still a whole grain flour.  If you've ever substituted regular whole wheat flour (which is made from red wheat) in a recipe calling for white flour, you've no doubt noticed that the end product tends to be heavier and denser.  White whole wheat flour offers the best of both worlds. As a whole grain flour, it's higher in nutrients and fiber than refined flour. But it has a lighter, finer texture than regular whole wheat flour. The difference when you substitute it for refined flour... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152306 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:08:15 +0100 4152306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079467&cid=t_289217_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fa-healthy-pantry%2F In last month’s recipe for success post we introduced you to my friend and registered dietitian, Heather Nucifora from F.E.E.D Consulting.  This month, for our healthy eating blog, I’d like to revisit another of the topics she proffered to our poker night gathering. Heather has devised a list of a few dozen things that will make cooking much easier and even though it may cost about $100 to make sure you’ve got everything on the list in your pantry in the long run it will be more economical! Heather recommends having the following on hand: Oils, Vinegars & Condiments: Extra virgin olive oil Canola oil or Peanut oil Nut/seed oils (sesame, etc) Butter Mayonnaise Vinegars (balsamic, red & white wine, rice & cider): Asian condiments (reduced sodium soy sauce, fish sauce, hois... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079467 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:04:15 +0100 3079467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071506&cid=t_289217_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2FHrbAH66s9e8%2F Bottom line: yes, I do recommend buying a VitaMix 5200 blender. I bought mine 2 years ago. and I use it almost everyday! Why? Because: it saves me money on food that I can prepare cheaper than store-bought it makes me healthier - because it makes eating healthy food so easy and delicious it saves me time - most recipes take only seconds to process and clean-up takes only seconds also it’s so easy to use! If you buy one, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with this extremely valuable and easy to use tool. I love it so much, I bring it with me when I travel to visit family. They all love the yummy, healthy treats I make with it, and I can’t stand to not use it while I’m away from home.  Let me share with you some of the details of this amazing blender. How a VitaM... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071506 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:57:51 +0100 3071506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067342&cid=t_289217_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2FHrbAH66s9e8%2F Bottom line: yes, I do recommend buying a VitaMix 5200 blender. I bought mine 2 years ago. and I use it almost everyday! Why? Because: it saves me money on food that I can prepare cheaper than store-bought it makes me healthier - because it makes eating healthy food so easy and delicious it saves me time - most recipes take only seconds to process and clean-up takes only seconds also it’s so easy to use! If you buy one, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with this extremely valuable and easy to use tool. I love it so much, I bring it with me when I travel to visit family. They all love the yummy, healthy treats I make with it, and I can’t stand to not use it while I’m away from home.  Let me share with you some of the details of this amazing blender. How a VitaM... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067342 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:27:44 +0100 3067342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793447&cid=t_289217_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F14%2Fquick-and-healthy-dinner-ideas%2F Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen? I don’t. I’d rather be outside enjoying the sunset or taking a walk. Instead of sweating it out over a stove every night of the week,  take an hour or two over the weekend and prep a few make-ahead meals or get some help from the grocery store and whip up a healthy dinner without even doing so much as pre-heating the oven. Check out these ideas for quick and healthy dinners: Pick up a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, bagged salad greens, and a loaf of rustic bread from the bakery. Serve up a 3-4 ounce piece of chicken, 2 cups of greens, and a chunk of bread. Dinner is done! Go cold. Why not serve up a little buffet of cold, tasty delights? How about jumbo shrimp cocktail with a cold pasta salad dressed lightly with lemon zest and olive oil? Then... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793447 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:30:15 +0100 2793447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352303&cid=t_289217_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcooking-up-recovery%2F In the Sober Kitchen by Liz Scott So, what exactly do we mean by a “sober kitchen?”  Although it means much more than merely removing alcohol containing ingredients from our cupboards and fridge, striving for an alcohol-free kitchen is definitely a good place to start.  Why is this important?  Because contrary to the old wives’ tale, alcohol does not burn off in the cooking process.  In 1989 a USDA study proved that between 5% and 85% of the alcohol added to a dish is retained depending upon the cooking method, type of alcohol used, and the amount of time it is exposed to heat.  Indeed, the act of flambéing, or setting a pan alight, actually retains a whopping 75%!  Surprised?  I was too, but even more surprising was that addiction researchers ... 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