Health Nut Blog

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Super Bowl Done Right! Game Day Strategies for a Healthy Super Bowl Spread

Like the other 140 million Americans, I’m looking forward to the New Orleans Saints taking on the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV (44) on February 7. I know nothing about Peyton Manning or Drew Brees or what a two-point conversion is, but I watch the game to see the ads and, even though I’m a dietitian, I like snack foods too!

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 6:04 PM

Thursday, January 28, 2010

“Meatless Mondays”: Good for You and the Environment

After a trip home for the holidays, I’ve decided I’m officially crunchy…. as in a granola-munching, tree-hugging, Prius-driving Californian (okay, I don’t have a Prius but it sounded good).

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 6:51 PM

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Dietitians Dish: What are the Worst Snacks for Your Health?

Twinkies, pork rinds, doughnuts, pastries, nachos, cotton candy, oh my. These are a few of the snacks that registered dietitians (RDs) say would be better to never cross your lips.

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 7:24 PM

Monday, January 11, 2010

My Five Best Resolution Solutions for 2010

While I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions, I have decided that I am going to do my best to stop with all of the woulda…if only I didn’t work so much; coulda…if the pool was more convenient; and shoulda…run that half-marathon. Sigh…

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 1:30 PM

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Low-fat Diet Fad Debunked

During the 80s low fat diets were all the rage, but given the current state of America’s obesity epidemic, like most other fad diets, it didn’t get us very far.

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 2:50 PM

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Compound in Pistachios Provides Cancer-Fighting Promise

We know pistachios can help reduce the risk of heart disease and can incorporated as a healthy snack in a weight management plan but new research has shed light on the role pistachios may play in reducing the risk of certain cancers including lung cancer.

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 7:23 PM

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Resolution Solutions

With many of the highfalutin New Year’s resolutions people make, like “I’m giving up all sweets,” or “I’m going to work out every day,” they are just asking to fail. Within a few weeks, most resolutions are nothing more than a distant memory.

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 7:12 PM

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Holiday Party Prep To Avoid “Eating Season” Weight Gain

It is the season for holiday parties. Between office functions and family get-togethers, many Americans wind up gaining weight this time of year.

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 8:48 PM

Friday, December 11, 2009

Beat Your Urge to Splurge

When holiday shopping this year, you may find steep discounts on presents, but you won’t find any fat or calories savings at the mall food courts.

Posted by Kelly Plowe, MS, RD at 2:48 PM

Friday, December 04, 2009

Pistachios Are the “Sports Nut” of Endurance Athletes

From all the time I’ve spent talking with the cycling pros, I’ve learned that recovery is as important as how much and how hard they ride. There is just no way to push hard day after day without optimal recovery between workouts.

Posted by Mark Masten at 8:16 PM