by Melanie on April 16, 2007
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With the massive surge in popularity of ‘fad’ diets, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there was actually something wrong with following a simple healthy diet.
The fact however, remains that good nutrition can be as simple as choosing food in the correct proportions, and often it is merely a matter of getting back to basics, however boring this may appear.
Healthy eating is about achieving a balance with our food. In actual fact, all foods have a place within a healthy balanced diet, and we shouldn’t view foods as good or bad. It is, however, the quantities of particular foods, which will make the difference.
A model I frequently use is the Eatwell Plate. I really like this particular model, as I feel it demonstrates how important variety is in healthy eating!
What is the Eatwell Plate?
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by Melanie on April 9, 2007
Whether you love them, or hate them, everyone knows, fruit and veggies are essential for great health! Now, as a dietitian, I’m quite ashamed to say, I’m not too fussed on my vegetables! I love salads and fruit, but I really only tolerate vegetables! Therefore, I completely understand the dilemma some people face in trying to meet the recommended guidelines.
So, for the benefit of those who share this problem with me, here are some tips to increase your intake of fruit and vegetables!
Aim for at least 3 portions of vegetables and 2-3 portions of fruit each day. There are so many varieties to choose from, and you can eat them fresh, frozen, canned, dried or as pure fruit or vegetable juice.
What is a portion? [click here to read on…]
by Melanie on April 5, 2007
Earlier today I came across a post by Gary Lee, which I thought was fun! Gary was discussing a new game from the The California Milk Processors Board called “Get the Glass!” The “Got Milk” campaign, as a whole, is considered to be one of the most successful campaigns in history in the USA.
The game is a sophisticated online board game with surprisingly excellent graphics! So what’s your mission? Well, you must help the milk deprived Adachi family to navigate around the board, break into the Fort Fridge and “get the glass.” Of course, the glass offers the Adachi family the promise of an unlimited supply of milk to help with their various health ailments. However, you must be careful as the Fort Fridge security are hot on your trail and, if at all possible, will try to stop you! If you’re unfortunate enough to get caught, it’ll be off to Milkatraz for you. Who said nutrition wasn’t fun!
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