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| Escape the Monday Madness | November 8, 2010 | |
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Quick tips to keep YOU healthy, sane, and productive all week long.
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 Greetings!
As you read this newsletter, I'm freezing my buns in Boston at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. Though I spent half my life in New England, I'm definitely now a Florida gal!
Though most of my business is speaking at women's, health and business conferences, I also conduct continuing education to health professionals on a variety of topics for INR. Just read another study - while eating fish a couple of times a week seems to reduce the risk of dementia, fish oil supplements don't seem to have the same benefit. I also found this great visual about Alzheimer's Disease. Take a look. My next few programs are on "Food Addiction" for health professionals fairly close to home. Let me know if you'd like more information, call INR at (925) 609-2820:
- Nov 18 in Pennsacola
- Nov 19 in Tallahassee
- Dec 9 in Gainesville
- Dec 10 in Orlando
Have a fabulously fun week,
Dr. Jo
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Eat Out:
Do You "Eat Out" Too Much?
At a recent speaking engagement in NY, I  was walking down the street and saw the entire passeger seat of a parked car FILLED with fast food wrappers and cups...up to the window! So, I took this picture.
Now, as you know, I'm a frequent fast-food partaker. Just fits into my schedule - and, of course, I make wise choices. So, I'm not putting down fast food. But, if your car looks like this...you're definately eating out too much!
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Focus On:
Should I Take Supplements?
I've always believed that people should get their vitamins and minerals from foods, not pills. But, back when I was consulting, I still advised some supplements depending on their nutritional status and their eating habits.
Recent research is showing that most people who take multivitamin and mineral pills aren't any healthier...and it might even do some harm. Read more in this article.
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Eat In:
Fiber Fills...but So Does Protein! Much of the recent research has found that proteins offer more satiety (fill you up), than carbs or fat. In addition, protein helps to stabilize your blood sugar - good for people with diabetes, but also helpful if you want to keep your energy stable throughout the day. So, try to add protein at breakfast and lunch - small portions are ok...they don't need to be more than the size of the palm of your hand (3oz). Last week, while working in Tampa, I stayed at the downtown Embassy Suites where the chef made the most fabulous egg omelets (I asked for egg beaters for fewer calories). So, this week, I spent 15 minutes chopping veggies to try to match his skills...but I'm not there yet. If you're not an egg-eater, here are some other higher protein breakfast ideas: - Kashi cereals with skim milk
- Greek yogurt with berries
- Cottage cheese and pineapple
- Veggie burger
- Peanut butter toast
- Oatmeal prepared with nuts and milk
- Tuna fish sandwich
- Leftover dinner (meat, veggies...)
- Melted cheese on toast
- Rice and beans (many Latin cultures start off the day this way)
- Bean soup
- Salmon and light cream cheese on half whole grain bagel
- Sliced apple and cheddar cheese
- Turkey sausage
- http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com has quite a few beef breakfast ideas that are reasonable in calories
What protein-rich foods do you eat for breakfast? Send me an email - contact@drjo.com. | |
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Each of the above articles are designed to educate you about research or what I or others do to stay healthy, sane, and productive. Always check with your medical doctor and other health professionals (including a registered dietitian) before starting any new diet or exercise program.
Thanks for inviting me into your life this Monday morning. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please forward it onto a friend.
Sincerely,
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