Thursday, January 21st, 2010
So, getting married causes weight gain? From a recent study discussed here:
After adjusting for other variables, the 10-year weight gain for an average 140-pound woman was 20 pounds if she had a baby and a partner, 15 if she had a partner but no baby, and only 11 pounds if she was childless with no partner.
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
More good stuff from the folks at HealthyEats.com, a list of foods that are healthier than you think.
Some examples:
2. Spaghetti and Meatballs
Thanks to the iron and protein from the beef, lycopene from the tomato sauce and energy-producing carbs from the pasta, this dish a healthy trifecta. If you stick to modest portions and lean beef, you can enjoy its benefits without overdoing it. Limit yourself to three ounces of meat and a cup of cooked pasta per serving.4. Peanut Butter
I always hear “peanut butter is fattening!” Sure, it contains fat, but 30% of your daily calories should come from healthy fats, so why not add peanut butter in as an option? The nutty spread is also a great way to get protein, fiber and vitamin E. The same goes for whole peanuts or nuts such as almonds and walnuts — they’re a great way to get your daily dose of healthy fats.
Read the full post here.
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Everyone loves a good hamburger. But we all no the best hamburgers are pretty high in calories…
Other options? Tara Parker-Pope writes about some non-beef options in the NYT here.
Here are a couple examples:
Mushroom Burgers With Almonds and Spinach: Almonds and bulgur give these vegetarian patties a wonderful texture and taste.
Turkey and Vegetable Burgers: I’m always trying to improve upon my turkey burger, which to me is the most challenging because turkey burgers can be so dry and dull. Here, vegetables keep it moist.
