The Lowdown on Ultra-Processed Foods
The Lowdown on Ultra-Processed Foods By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. In today’s world, many Americans are eating more ultra-processed and processed foods and not eating real foods that contain adequate amounts of dietary fiber and other nutrients. 75% of Americans are overweight with 45% of children being labeled as overweight. 20% of kids are labeled as […]
Fast Facts on Dietary Fiber and Your Health
Fast Facts on Dietary Fiber and Your Health By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Eating more dietary fiber each day will help with your long-term health. You can find the dietary fiber information on the food label. Dietary fibers which are the non-starch forms of carbohydrate obtained from plants and the human body cannot digest. Dietary fibers […]
Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again
Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a registered dietitian, I specialized in wellness & prevention during my 50+ years as a nutrition and health educator. I have always tried to teach my patients, clients and readers the very top accepted health information from the federal government who was […]
Today’s Family Meal is Difficult to Schedule but Worth It!
Today’s Family Meal is Difficult to Schedule but Worth It! By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. When I was raising my three sons, who are now 45, 47, 49 years old the family meal was difficult because they were involved in sports, clubs, working and then there was their social life but as a registered dietitian I […]
How to Make Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash
How to Make Homemade Fruit and Vegetable Wash By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. We had this discussion with my pickleball group about how to clean your fruits and vegetables. I live in a small town in Indiana where many farm, have gardens, can and so I enjoyed the conversation. With the new emphasis on Make America […]
The Health Benefits of Blueberries…My Favorite Fruit.
The Health Benefits of Blueberries…My Favorite Fruit. By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Blueberries have lots of health benefits and they taste good, too. Blueberries are high in many nutrients that will help keep your immune system running smoothly. Blueberries are a part of my daily routine. For breakfast I eat steel cut oatmeal with 1 cup […]
Time to Get Serious About Downsizing that Ring Around your Waist
It’s time to get serious about downsizing that ring around your waist. Eating better and become active every day will help you to reach your goals and you will feel better and have more energy to do all the things you want to do each day. Knowing how many active calories you are burning each day will be helpful accomplishing your goal of waist management!
Black Bean Sweet Potato Cornbread Pie
This recipe combines two of my favorite foods: sweet potato and black beans. It’s easy to make and great warmed up. I like to serve it with a spinach salad. I typically use Martha White® Gluten Free Yellow Gluten Free Cornbread mix since my husband, my son and my granddaughter have adult celiac disease.
Vegetable Beef Stew
This one-pot meal is a family favorite. It has lots of vegetables and is gluten-free. You can add salt and pepper to taste. One of my granddaughters like to add brown rice to her bowl of Vegetable Beef Stew. She has to be gluten-free so the extra calories are warranted. It seems like she is always training for a ½ marathon somewhere.
Nutrition Strategies for Tournament Day or All-Day Competitions on the Road
If you are a mom or grandmother who is in charge of carpooling your student athlete(s) to their tournament or all-day competitions on the road, here are some nutrition strategies that might help your athlete maximize his or her performance throughout the day. Or if you are an adult who competes in tennis, pickleball or volleyball competitions, you can also find some great suggestions.
