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We posted earlier this summer about the "Coconut Oil Craze", but we thought we would share what the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) has to say about coconut oil. Here is a quote from their article, "The bottom line? Skip food products that contain partially hydrogenated coconut oil. Choose virgin coconut oil and use it in moderation. Despite emerging research, the recommendation is still to limit your total saturated fat intake". Read the rest of the article for health profile information and how to use coconut oil HERE.
Freedictionary.com states this for the definition of a vegetable:
veg·e·ta·ble(vjt-bl, vj-t-)n.
1.
a. A plant cultivated for an edible part, such as the root of the beet, the leaf of spinach, or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower.
b. The edible part of such a plant.
c. A member of the vegetable kingdom; a plant.
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or derived from plants or a plant.
2. Suggestive of or resembling a plant.
3. Growing or multiplying like plants.
Now, I ask...is pizza a vegetable? Let's break down the components of pizza starting with it's base or crust. The crust is not a vegetable as it is made from dough (flour and yeast). Then comes the tomato paste. This is where it gets a little sticky and where the U.S. Government has failed when it comes to regulations. The law put in place allows 2 Tbsp (the amount typically used/slice) to be considered a vegetable. The 2 Tbsp of tomato paste doesn't measure up to the vegetable regulations from MyPlate. MyPlate recommends 2 1/2-3 cups of vegetables per person and considers 1 large tomato, 1 cup chopped or sliced to be 1 vegetable or 1 cup of tomato juice to count as 1 vegetable. No where does it say that 2 Tbsp or 1/8 cup of tomato paste is equivalent to 1 vegetable! Side note: technically speaking, tomatoes are fruits.
These regulations are actually in place for the school lunch system that feeds many children. A population base already in danger of obesity and it's related health risks.
Back to the pizza, on top of the tomato paste comes the toppings. Last time I checked, most people were not topping their pizza with only vegetables. According to Shareranks.com, cheese, pepperoni, chicken, bacon, and meatballs are the top 5 toppings. Among the top 10 include Canadian bacon/ham, onions, sausage, goats cheese, and mushrooms. So, out of 10 top toppings, onions (at #7) and mushrooms (at #10) are the only vegetables listed! I don't believe you would get a cup out of the amount of onions and mushrooms on a slice of most Americans' pizza slices.
Now that we have the pizza components identified, we can see that counting pizza as a vegetable is quite a ludicrous thing to do. We encourage everyone to add cups and cups of veggies to their pizzas so that they can, in fact and accurately, count their pizza toppings towards their vegetable count for the day, but we know that may not be reality.
It's important to know the facts. Know the facts about what counts as a vegetable and how to get the recommended number in each day. The only one you end up hurting in the long run is yourself for denying the fact that you thought pizza was a vegetable!
At HNT, we can help you to achieve the goal of getting in 3 full cups of vegetables. It takes skill and strategy to implement this lifestyle change and we would love to help you make it your lifestyle to get 3 cups in each day. Call our office 317.489.4817 for more detail about our health and weight management program.
Our bodies are made up of 60% water or about 11 gallons-most of which is found in our cells. Adequate water intake helps to cool our body with sweat, circulate oxygen & provide fuel to our organs, and excreting waste products through the blood. At HNT we encourage 2 quarts of water and another quart of any non-caloric beverage. Here are some benefits of drinking adequate water:
MOUTH: prevents dry mouth which can cause bad breath, unpleasant taste or even promote cavities
BRAIN: ensures adequate oxygen is delivered to the brain which helps with memory, mood and motivation
HEART: keeps blood volume up so that your heart doesn't have to work as hard to get enough oxygen to your cells
SKIN: promotes elasticity
KIDNEYS: filters waste from the blood and excretes it through urine to prevent toxins from building up
BLOODSTREAM: helps to expand blood vessels close to the skins surface to dissipate heat into the air to keep your body cool
LIMBS: perform muscle contractions better because limbs are getting adequate nutrition and waste is being removed readily
Happy Registered Dietitian Day to all our fellow RD's & DTR's!
If you are looking for practical, affordable and accurate nutrition information, Registered Dietitians are the best source. Created in March 2008, Registered Dietitian Day commemorates the dedication of RDs, during National Nutrition Month® and all year long, as advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world.
Registered Dietitians distinguish themselves as the food and nutrition experts by meeting academic and professional requirements, including earning at least a bachelor's degree, completing a supervised practice program, and passing a registration examination. This distinction is vital when determining where Americans get their nutrition information.
"The term 'nutritionist' is something that is being used quite a bit lately. The problem is that in many states there is no licensure law regarding the term 'nutritionist,' and therefore virtually anyone can call him — or herself — a nutritionist," Villacorta says. "To ensure you are getting trusted, science-based nutrition information, be sure you are looking for the RD credential next to the person's name."
"The expertise of registered dietitians goes so far beyond simply helping people lose weight," Villacorta says. "Whether you are training for a marathon, battling an eating disorder, managing diabetes, recovering from an illness or trying to prevent one or even simply needing help navigating the grocery store shelves, RDs are there to provide you with the personalized nutrition information you need to accomplish your goal."
If you are looking for an accredited Registered Dietitian, you can find it on the American Dietetic Associations website-or by clicking this LINK.
It's been over 10 years since the recommendations for Vitamin D came out and since then there have been many conflicting messages. After a long process, the U.S. and Canadian governments wanted clarification. They asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to review current research on Vitamin D and Calcium and on November 30, 2010 the IOM came out with new DRI recommendations for Vitamin D and Calcium based on health outcomes.
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