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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Tips to stay on track with healthy eating and activity in December!
Building on my blog post in October – Healthy Eating for Thanksgiving http://www.janedummer.com/?p=194 I want to share some tips to keep you on track with healthy eating and activity in December. So many people look at this time of year as an opportunity to indulge and abandon sensible eating and activity habits, then to overreact in January by piling on the “diet” patterns (short term fix) and joining every fitness class in sight….Why? Observing people last evening at my first Christmas party of the season, I didn’t notice much over indulging. There were many healthy choices such as fruit kabobs, endive scoop with crab filling and whole, artisan cheeses with minimally processed crackers. Thinking about it on the drive home, … Continue reading
Functional Foods
It all started in 1997, when I wrote an article titled ‘Lowly Limes’ detailing how deficiencies of certain nutrients cause diseases i.e. vitamin C and scurvy. Scurvy was at one time common among sailors, pirates and others aboard ships at sea longer than perishable fruits and vegetables could be stored (subsisting instead only on cured and salted meats and dried grains) and by soldiers similarly separated from these foods for extended periods. Up until 1932, when it was isolated that a lack of vitamin C was causing scurvy, treatment by fresh food, particularly citrus fruit, was implemented, hence taking limes on long sea journeys. Today, food scientists, dietitians and biochemists are working towards developing functional foods. These are foods that … Continue reading
Cupcakes – Magnolia Bakery (you have spoiled me!)
Okay, I’ll admit it being a RD, I’m more of a cook than a baker. So when I want to indulge in a freshly baked sweet, I need it to be made with high quality, whole ingredients, attractive and ultimately taste delicious. Whenever I’m in NYC, I always make a special trip to Magnolia Bakery and if you have ever tasted the sweet things from there, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Unfortunately, I don’t have anything near that caliber where I live…In fact the shinier and more edible oil like the icing is with a cake from a Betty Croker box seems to sell out in my town. Just last night, I went into my favourite restaurant to custom … Continue reading
Anthony Bourdain…
I attended the ADA FNCE conference this past weekend in Boston. The conference had the usual – education sessions, trade exhibits and evening receptions. It was great to connect with colleagues/clients and meet new ones. I have to admit, I’ve had a crush on Anthony Bourdain for some time…perhaps it is his raw approach to life, his total non excuses for the way he lives his life or most likely his physical appearance and presence…I follow his show ‘No Reservations’, I’ve read 3 of this books and have seen him twice in person. Anthony Bourdain was the final keynote speaker at the conference on Tuesday afternoon. I love to travel and experience the food and culture. In 1999, I went … Continue reading
Antioxidants…What and Why?
Free Radicals When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals (by-products) which can cause damage. Excess oxidative damage is a contributor to health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes and cancer. Antioxidants Include a number of enzymes, vitamins and other substances such as vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids (beta carotene, lycopene and lutein) and polyphenols (catechins and flavonoids). Act as “free radical scavengers” and hence prevent and repair damage done by free radicals. May reduce the risks of certain health problems. Some examples of foods (there are many more…) with antioxidants Try to include 2 to 3 servings of the following /day in your meals and snacks Almonds Blueberries Broccoli Cranberries Carrots Eggs Garlic Kale … Continue reading