March 2011
18 posts
NYC Vegetarian Food Fest
Check it out, this Sunday at the Altman Building (135 West 18th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues): NYC Vegetarian Food Festival “Foodies, locavores, vegetarians, vegans, flexitarians, and those who simply want to find out more about living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle, this is the festival for you! Vegetarian food companies, restaurants, and health and wellness vendors will...
Mar 31st
National Nutrition Month Dinner - TONIGHT!
Stop by John Jay tonight from 5-8PM for National Nutrition Month Dinner. The special menu includes Tilapia, Ratatouille, Baked & Sweet Potato Bar, Quinoa & Apricot Pilaf, Spicy Red Lentils, Asparagus, Grilled Eggplant Parmesan, Portobello Mushroom & Roasted Pepper Burger with Whole Wheat Bun, Turkey Taco Salad, Rookie’s Gluten Free Cookies, and much more… Come see: 1)...
Mar 30th
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1, Thiamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential in glucose metabolism, as well as nerve, muscle and heart function. It is found in the outer layers and germ of cereals, yeast, beef, pork, nuts, and whole grains. The recommended daily intake is 1.1 milligrams for females and 1.5 milligrams for males.
Mar 29th
Happy Meatless Monday! For those of you with a gluten allergy, check it out: http://myupperwest.com/upper-west-side/upper-west-side-opening-7/
Mar 28th
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2, Riboflavin, helps to break down food components, absorb other nutrients, and maintain tissue. It plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s energy supply, particularly through proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Good sources of vitamin B2 include turkey, chicken, fish, eggs, dairy products, asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, currants, fortified cereals, lima beans,...
Mar 25th
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3, Niacin, is a water-soluble vitamin needed for proper digestive function. It converts the food we eat into energy, and it helps to maintain skin and nerve health. Good sources of niacin include Asparagus, Avocados, Beef, Whole Wheat Bread, Broccoli, Carrots, Chicken, Dates, Eggs, Fish - tuna, salmon, Leaf vegetables, Legumes, Milk, Mushrooms, Nuts, Sweet potatoes, and Tomatoes. ...
Mar 24th
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, or Pantothenic Acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that runs through the bloodstream and is excreted in urine. It is needed to synthesize and metabolize fats, proteins and carbohydrates. For males and females 14+ years, 5 mg per day is necessary. Major sources include: Avocados, Broccoli, Meats, Royal jelly, and Whole grains.
Mar 23rd
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6, Pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin. It is a key factor in protein metabolism, glucose metabolism, and the manufacturing of hemoglobin. It is involved in keeping the lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen healthy, and it is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. Adults 19 to 50 years, male and female, need about 1.3 mg per day. Good food...
Mar 22nd
Welcome Back
Welcome back and Happy Meatless Monday! I found this article about a cool new way to find out exactly what you are eating: calorie count on your receipt! This is done at a restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. Check it out: http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=187294
Mar 21st
Happy Spring Break & Early Saint Patrick’s Day! Don’t forget about your GREENS =) Green fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals including lutein and indoles. They help protect against certain cancers and help maintain vision health and strong bones and teeth. Green fruits and vegetables include leafy greens, asparagus, green peppers, broccoli, green beans, peas, cabbage,...
Mar 11th
Black Rice
Have you tried Black Rice? Knowon as a “Forbidden Rice” in ancient China, it contains more anthocyanin antioxidants than a spoonful of blueberries. It has less sugar, more fiber, and more vitamin E too. Scientists have shown that pigments in black rice bran extracts can produce colors ranging from pink to black, a healthier alternative to artificial colorants in various foods and...
Mar 10th
Happy RD Day
Today is National RD Day. I would like to spotlight a special person, Jill Jayne, who has put her knowledge and efforts towards becoming the world’s only “Rockstar Nutritionist.” “I call myself The Rockstar Nutritionist, armed with my credentials as a registered dietitian and my experience as a rock band singer/songwriter. I join the ranks of even more accomplished...
Mar 9th
Vitamin D
Despite the recent showers in NYC, spring is near, and it will soon be warm and SUNNY! From the sun, the body can convert Vitamin D into its active form. Receive 5 to 15 minutes of sunlight at least 2-3 times a week, on your arms and legs - walk, run, or just hang out with friends and family. But don’t forget to protect your face with sunscreen! Vitamin D may prevent osteoporosis, or bone...
Mar 8th
Today, March 7th, is Cereal Day. And don’t forget about Meatless Monday! One of the healthiest ways to start your day is with a bowl of oatmeal. Make oatmeal with milk (protein & calcium), add fresh or frozen berries (antioxidants & fiber), and add cinnamon for sweetness. All of these items are available for breakfast at Ferris Booth, as well as a variety of six different cereals,...
Mar 7th
Big Green Cookbook
This book contains 200 simple and environmentally-friendly recipes for fresh, delicious, all-natural food. Inside you will find a green kitchen checklist, tips for buying locally, low-carbon cooking techniques designed by Newgent that save energy and time, an eco-friendly shopping guide and seasonal produce chart, seven ways to love your leftovers, and planet-pleasing party tips. Plus, the...
Mar 4th
Feel-Full Quick-Tricks
(www.caloriecount.about.com) - Drink water (16 ounces) - Use vinegar, vinaigrette, and/or cinnamon for flavor - Eat green and orange vegetables containing 90% water - Eat potatoes (white or sweet) - Eat fish with omega-3 fats - Go a little nutty! - Add some oats - Eat Beans - Think Egg-cellent
Mar 3rd
Shop To Make Breast Milk Ice Cream
Hmmm… LONDON (Reuters) - A specialist ice cream parlor plans to serve up breast milk ice cream and says people should think of it as an organic, free-range treat. The breast milk concoction, called the “Baby Gaga,” will be available from Friday at the Icecreamists restaurant in London’s Covent Garden. Icecreamists founder Matt O’Connor was confident his take on...
Mar 2nd
I’m a Flexitarian, are you? Read this article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4541605/ns/health-fitness
Mar 1st