omega-3 fatty acids
Pan-Seared Salmon with Soba Noodles
The other night I was home alone for dinner for the first time in a while, so I decided to make something that I love but my husband isn’t so fond of: Salmon. I’ve previously shared other recipes using salmon (Salmon Balls, Salmon-Cucumber Rounds), but I’ve never fully explained why salmon is so good for you!
By now most everyone knows that salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats that (among other things) can help reduce inflammation, raise HDL (good) choleste… read more »
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 »
Interesting Walnut Facts
A couple of weeks ago the California Walnut Commission invited me (along with 14 other food and nutrition bloggers) to the yearly Walnut Harvest Festival in Sacramento, California. Over the course of the day and a half I was in California, I learned so much about walnuts and ate a whole lot of them too! My next few posts will be dedicated to what I learned and of course I’ll be sharing the culinary experience as well!
Before I tell you all about the harvest and the delicious meals, did you know that:
W… read more »
Happy Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Americans, and interestingly, more women die of heart disease than men. Regardless of your gender, it’s important to recognize what puts you at risk and what you can do to prevent heart disease.
There are 5 lifestyle factors that affect your risk of heart disease:
Healthy diet
Physical activity
Moderate alcohol intake
Normal body weight
Not smoking
Here are some tips to follow a heart-healthy diet and reduce y… read more »
Healthy Fat Talk
Yesterday I introduced you to the macronutrient fat and its functions in the body. Now that you know what fat does for you, it’s time to move on to what type of fat you should be eating.
About 30% of your calorie intake should be from dietary fat — so if you need 1800-2000 calories a day, 540-600 calories, or 60-67 grams, should be from fat. But you don’t want those calories to come from just any fat. It’s important to choose the healthiest type of fat, which is unsaturated fat.
Monounsat… read more »
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