Wednesday Wonders
Wednesday Wonders: Mercury in Fish
Q: I try to keep a high protein diet, but don’t like to eat very much poultry or red meat. I am not a vegetarian and rely heavily on fish as a main source of protein. I am concerned that I ingest too much mercury. What kinds of fish do you suggest I buy that is low in mercury and easy to find at my local Whole Foods? — Martha, NYC
A: Hi Martha!
This is an excellent question. Fish is a great option for a high quality protein source that is low in saturated fat and can give you the added bonus of omega-3 fatty acids, whic… read more »
Wednesday Wonders: Using and Storing Fresh Ginger
Wednesday Wonders are back! Your burning nutrition, food, and cooking questions are answered here every Wednesday. Ask your questions in the comments section of any blog post, post your question on the Nutritioulicious facebook page, tweet it to me, or email me directly!
Q: Hi Nutritioulicious!
I’m trying a new recipe tonight for a lower-fat sweet & sour stirfry chicken. The recipe calls for fresh ginger and I bought way more than what I needed. How can I store the ginger that I don’… read more »
Wednesday Wonders: What’s Matzo?
This week is Passover, one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays. If you’re not familiar, the Passover holiday celebrates the escape of the Jewish people from enslavement in Egypt. Matzo is a mainstay of the Passover holiday, and it is eaten in place of chametz, the collective name for leavened products containing wheat, barley, oats, rye, or spelt.
What is matzo and why do we eat it?
Matzo is unleavened bread, and looks like a cracker. It is made by combining flour and water and baking it befor… read more »
Wednesday Wonder: Cheese Please!
Q: Dear nutritioulicious™,
I love cheese, but it’s so high in fat and calories and fat-free and lower-fat versions have so much less flavor that they don’t satisfy my cheese cravings. Is it okay to eat regular cheese? It’s so delicious, I can’t go without it! — NY Cheese Lover
A: Dear NY Cheese Lover,
I love cheese too, so I hear you about the fat-free and low-fat varieties not always giving you the same flavor you get from full-fat cheese. However, not all low-fat cheeses are a… read more »
Wednesday Wonders: National Nutrition Month®
This week I have a Wednesday Wonder for you!
Q: Do you know what March is in the nutrition world?
A: It’s National Nutrition Month®! (Yes, I know, the answer was in the headline!) Every March the American Dietetic Association sponsors National Nutrition Month®(NNM), a nutrition education and information campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to educate the public about the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. It’… read more »
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