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Trends for 2011... Now that we're midway through month of January, I thought it might be fun to look at the upcoming trends in food and health, and make some guesses about what this year may hold in store. Here are my personal predictions, in no particular order:
1. Sustainably grown foods. You may already know that NutriFit™ is a clear leader in this area - our SimpliHealth™ Growers label is appearing on some of our meal containers as I write this! If you see this colorful label, it means that the meal contains something grown by us, on our own farm! All of our produce is grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides and is as sustainable as can be.
2. Nutritious food for children. Did you know I'm participating in the national Chefs Move to Schools program (a national program spearheaded by Michelle Obama)? Not only am I volunteering at Brentwood Science Magnet School (teaching the 3rd graders about healthy cooking, and helping with a school garden), but NutriFit™ is constantly inventing new and creative ways to help keep children well-fed and healthy.
3. Allergy-conscious meals. Have you tried our Meatless Monday or Gluten-Free Friday meals? These programs, started last year (we're always ahead of the curve!) allow clients to receive delicious options (at NO additional cost) to try some of the latest trends in specialized meals.
4. Locally-sourced seafood. We've used Santa Monica Seafood as our purveyor since we began delivering meals - and we're proud to say that! Only the best is good enough for NutriFit™ clients!
5. Social media. For daily posts about timely food and health issues, Find me on Facebook, Twitter Twitter, Linked In, YouTube, and Wordpress.
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NutriFit™ now offers Family Feast! Four course menus with easy online ordering. Even more affordable, deliciously healthy™ and convenient meals. Includes entrée, soup or salad, side dish, and dessert!
Select Jackie Keller's recommendations, or choose your own á la carte options with over 80 options mix and match to suit your lifestyle. From only $39.95. Click here to sign up to receive weekly menus today.
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We're celebrating National Heart Month this February with daily HEART HEATHLY tips
- Don't ride when you can walk - whenever you can, incorporate walking into your daily routine. Increase the aerobic benefits of brisk walking by swinging your arms and carrying light, 6-7 lb weights.
- It has been known for a long time that most cases of cardiovascular disease are linked to poor eating habits- to keep your heart in good shape, you need to follow a healthy diet (eating foods which are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt).
- Be good to yourself! Treating yourself to the things you love isn't an indulgence, it's essential to building confidence, regulating your moods, and gaining a sense of power over your life.
Share the health, retweet!
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BY POPULAR REQUEST- Our Contest Continues! | |
We've been so pleased with the rave response, we're continuing our Spread the News Contest!
It only takes a minute to write a review of our service on your favorite site. When you do, you help us let others know about NutriFit™ and your experience with our service!
Here's how: Surf the 'net on over to Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Citysearch, Chowhound, Urbanspoon, Thrillist Once published, e-mail the link to stacia@nutrifitonline.com. We'll thank you with a free day of meals or a $50.00 credit for products from our online store.
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Chocolate Bliss... The Myth and the Reality
Being a confirmed chocoholic and a health nut, I've had to justify and rationalize my passion with my profession for a long time. Just recently, with the extensive research being done on the health value of chocolate, I've discovered a wealth of information that's definitely fueled my interest, and I thought it might help you, too.
Flavonoids provide important protective benefits to plants, such as repairing damage and shielding them from environmental toxins. When we consume flavonoids found in plant foods, it appears that we also benefit from this antioxidant power. As you may know, antioxidants are believed to help the body's cell resist damage caused by free radicals, formed by normal bodily processes such as breathing or environmental contaminants like cigarette smoke. If the body lacks antioxidants, free radical damage can lead to increases in LDL (the "bad" cholesterol in our body) oxidation and plaque formation on the arterial walls.
The good news in all of this is that chocolate contains flavonoids! But before you grab that candy bar, here's what you should know:
- The processing of cocoa into chocolate treats involves several steps to reduce its naturally pungent taste. It is the flavonoids (the specific type in chocolate are called polyphenols) that provide this taste. So, the more processed the chocolate, the more flavonoids are lost.
- To date, it appears that dark chocolate contains the most flavonoids. However, milk chocolate fanatics take heart, there's more research being done in this area.
- The fat in chocolate, it turns out, isn't as bad for you as once believed. Since chocolate is made from cocoa butter, it's comprised of equal amounts of oleic acid (a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil), stearic and palmitic acids. Stearic and palmitic acids are forms of saturated fats, which are not healthy. Stearic acids appear to have a neutral effect on cholesterol, but palmitic acid does raise cholesterol levels. However, it's only 1/3 of the fat calories found in chocolate.
Enjoy a small serving (one ounce is a serving, and that's usually just a small square) as often as once a day - and visit Jackie's Health Blog today information on this and other delicious topics.
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 We were thrilled to compile these statistics highlighting our clients' weight loss results:
Average weight lost...
in first month of service - 12 lbs!
in first 3 months of service - 22 lbs!
Special thanks to Director of Photography, Guy Livneh, and his team for producing our videos. |
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