Remember my mini herb garden I planted back in May? Well after a few weeks of enjoying the smells (basil smells amazing!), the tastes, and giving them a little tender loving care, they’ve grown A LOT!
Look at that!!! I’m pretty proud of my herb growing abilities! Yummy Basil, Rosemary, and Cilantro,
Do you have a garden? What would you grow if you had a garden?
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Recently I was approached by Everyday Health to review their “My Calorie Counter” book. The website is a great place to go for information about different ailments, prescriptions medications, health tools, and even food and nutrition information.
We have probably all heard that keeping a food journal each day can be a successful way to lose weight or to see deficiencies we may have in our diet. I’ve looked over a lot of calorie counting books and tools through the years since I’ve been in school for nutrition. When “Everday Health” sent me this book, I was quite impressed by the amount of information available. It has an introduction about how to use the calorie counter, information about nutrients, and some motivation to get started. So it’s more than a list of calories, but an to the introduction of a healthy lifestyle.
What I liked:
- It has a lot of different restaurants, especially ones that I eat at. They do not include every item, however I’m sure that they include the ones that are your best bets, and your worst. Outback, Bob Evans, and Einsten Bros Bagels are just a few of the places.
- A lot of your favorite name brand foods are listed too! MorningStar Farms, The Laughing Cow, and Dannon are listed. So there’s no forgetting what the calories or fat were in your favorite foods because you tossed the container.
- It’s small enough to carry in the smallest of purses! I’ll probably have this with me at all times. While I’m not actively trying to lose weight, I am a person who likes to be conscious about what they are eating.
- It’s written by a Registered Dietitian! I’m very skeptical when nutrition advice comes out from someone who is not in this profession. A RD is your best bet for solid and reliable nutrition and diet information. Check out www.eatright.org to find a local RD.
- It’s only $7.95!! BARGAIN
If you’re interested in trying out EveryDay Health’s Calorie Counter, leave a comment about how you eat healthy even when dining out.
I try to split entrees, appetizers, and desserts with friends and family to cut calories and fat. Also, I keep my alcoholic beverage consumption while I’m eating to one or two. You tend to lose your inhibitions even with eating when you’re tipsy 
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I just planted a tomato and basil plant last week! The smell of the basil always puts me in the best mood when I’m watering it. That book looks great. I’ve been wanting to buy a nutrion book that better informs me of what foods have to offer. I try to eat healthy when I go out by ordering what seems to be freshest like salads or fruit. I even try to look up the menu before I go so I can make the best decision calorie wise
I have been meaning to plant an herb garden for over a month…but still haven’t. I’m jealous of your garden!
I am not afraid to ask for substitutes. Since I am allergic to dairy, have a gluten intolerance and don’t eat meat, I already have to be cautious. But I ask for dressings on the side, limit my alcohol intake to maybe a glass of wine, except for special occassions and avoid anything fried.
I think the best thing is being well-versed in different sauces and how food is cooked/what it is cooked in. My tummy can be fickle so I ask for a lot on the side. It might be annoying to the chef, but my body thanks me afterwards. Also, it is a good way to still indulge in the not so healthy stuff, but still be able to control how much. I hate when my food is drenched–especially in butter. So another good example is vegetables steamed and squirted with lemon–that’s my favorite
I try to look at the menu before hand and always like to start with a salad and a main course that includesbprotein and veggies!
Lean and Green!!!