The Diet Diary

I keep finding ten tips for healthy eating everywhere. But you know, those lists repeat the same tip a couple of times. So I edited lists down to the three I plan to memorize and concentrate on. Here goes!

Eat plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Whole grains take longer to […]

Can you believe it? We all knew eating many high fat meals put people at risk of artherosclerosis and high blood pressure. Now it turns out that people who consume just one single high-fat meal are more prone to suffer the physical consequences of stress than those who eat a low-fat meal. Or […]

This is my sisters all time favorite article. Strawberry daiquiris for good health!
From Nutrition / Diet News From Medical News Today
Strawberries are good for you, but serving them in daiquiri form may make them even healthier, scientists show.While exploring ways to help keep strawberries fresh during storage, researchers from Thailand and the US […]

Diets with high omega-6:omega-3 ratios, especially with coexisting depression, were linked to high levels of proinflammatory cytokines. (CME)
From Medscape Medical News
Evidently, vegetable oils and margarine are high in the “bad” Omega-6 fatty acids. Fish, wild game, nuts, seeds, and green, leafy vegetables are high in the “good” omega-3 acids. Early hunter-gatherers are said to […]

I’ve completed the fourth week of my program, and guess what? The size 6 blue jeans that have been sitting unworn now fit!
I wore them and mentioned that they’d been too small to Jim and first he said “Congratulations!” Then, he said, “You know…. I noticed those down in the laundry room for a long […]

I’ve been noticing all the studies showing dietitians, phoning and contact with professionals helps. Once again, it looks like structured programs do help people lose weight.
Prnewswire reports:

At 12 Months, Participants in the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Program Realized an Average Weight Loss of 8% of initial weight (16 lbs), Compared to an Average […]