Posted by Catherine Morgan on December 21, 2008
Weight Loss Tip: Smart Snacking While Dieting
One of the biggest problems we face when we are on a diet, is the feeling of deprivation. We feel deprived, and we want to eat the “junk” foods that aren’t part of our healthy diet. Believe it or not, the best way to stay on your diet at this point, is to give in to your desire to cheat.
The key to cheating on your diet, is to cheat using strict portion control. Have your cake. Have your cookies. Have your candy. Have your chips. You can have what you desire, but only one serving. I know it sounds hard, but if you get in the habit, it will become second nature.
Even though this is a total no-brainer, most of us (including myself) don’t actually do it.
Dawn from Life at the Moment…
Have you ever sat down to have a few chips and the next thing you know, the bag is 3/4 gone? Or started eating some Thin Mint cookies and ended up eating the whole role? No matter what you’re eating, look at the label first. Figure out how much equals 1 serving and how many calories are in 1 serving. Put 1 serving worth on a plate or in a bowl, seal the bag/box, and put it back in the cupboard. Stop after 1 serving. If you do this all the time, you’ll train yourself to eat more appropriate portions, and you’ll be more aware of how much you’re eating when you snack.
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Posted by Catherine Morgan on November 8, 2008
Fish…The Greener Meat
When it comes to eating meat, the most healthy choice is also the greenest choice – fish. However, not all fish are created equal. Many are contaminated with pollutants and other toxins (such as mercury). So choosing the correct fish is important. Here is some help on choosing the best “eco-friendly” fish…
This site might be helpful, it’s the Seafood Selector.
Another problem is labeling. Just like the misleading labeling of “organic” foods. Often, the labels on seafood are misleading.
For example, for years we have heard about how healthy Salmon is for us. But recently we’ve been told that “farm raised” salmon was bad, and we should choose “wild” salmon instead. Wild salmon isn’t farm raised, but farm raised salmon isn’t usually labeled farm raised. For instance, if you buy “Atlantic” salmon, that is farm raised. Yup. No kidding. It doesn’t make any sense, but it is true.
And it doesn’t stop there. I started buying frozen “wild” salmon, and recently looked closer at the packaging. On the front of the package, in large letters, it said…Fresh Caught Wild Salmon. Then in a tiny spot on the back of the package, and in very small letters, it said something like…certified healthy farm raised salmon. Talk about a contradiction. I’d like to see how they freshly “catch” farm raised salmon, it must not be a very challenging.
All I can say is…buyer beware. Read the labels closely. And, if you have to buy “farm raised” fish of any kind, check the label for what country it’s from. The closer the better. Farm raised fish from the United States, would be a better eco-choice, than farm raised from China.
Renaissance Trophy Wife has has a great post explaining the new Country-of-Origin labeling. She also has a great post on organic labeling.
Have you ever been mislead with deceptive labeling on seafood?
Also See:
Buy Organic – The Healthier Choice for You and the Environment
Eating Healthy, The Green Way
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