What's in the Foods we Eat? - Nutritional Facts Search Have you ever wondered what is in the foods you eat everyday? Well wonder no more. Click above and search for nutritional information on your favorite foods. All you have to do is enter a Keyword and press the Search button, then select a Specific Food, and you will have your nutritional information within seconds.
Keep Track of Your Diet Record keeping is one of the most successful behavioral techniques for weight loss and maintenance. Write down the Food You Eat and the Exercise You Did each day in tha appropriate box. Identify Your Goals at the bottom of the diary sheet.
Food Labels Read labels as you shop. Pay attention to the serving size and the servings per container. All labels list total calories in a serving size of the product. Compare the total calories in the product you choose with others like it; choose the one that is lowest in calories. Click above for a sample label.
Portion Sizes Portion Distortion is happening today more than ever. Portion Distortion is defined as a phenomenon that occurs when consumers perceive large portion sizes as appropriate amounts to eat at a single eating occassion. The link above is a quiz that tests you on your portion size knowledge.
Healthy Eating in Restaurants -Nutrition Information If you are treating yourself to a meal out, here are some tips to keep your meal healthy!
ASK? Will the restaurant: - Serve margarine rather than butter with the meal? - Serve fat free (skim) milk rather than whole milk or cream? - Trim visible fat from poultry or meat? - Leave all butter, gravy or sauces off a dish? - Serve salad dressing on the side? - Accommodate special requests? - Use less cooking oil when cooking?
Make your Favorite Recipes Healthier - Substitutes for Healthier Ingredients -Modify Recipes You stock healthy foods in your pantry, but what do you do with them? How do you modify favorite family recipes so that they're more in line with your healthy eating plan? It's not as hard as you may think. The key is to incorporate healthier alternatives into your daily eating routine.
Healthy Recipes - Learning how to cook good, healthy meals is an important part of learning to eat healthy. Here you can search for recipes based on Keywords, Ingredients or the Meal Type that you would like to cook.
Tips on Grocery Shopping In an effort to lose, or maintain your weight, shop for low fat/low calorie food items like the following:
Fat free or low fat milk, yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese
Light or diet margarine
Eggs/Egg substitutes
Sandwich breads, bagels, pita bread, English muffins
Soft corn tortillas, low fat flour tortillas
Low fat, low sodium crackers
Plain cereal, dry or cooked
Rice and pasta
White meat chicken or turkey (remove the skin)
Fish and shellfish (not battered)
Beef: round, sirloin, chuck arm, loin and extra lean ground beef
Pork: leg, shoulder, tenderloin
Dry beans and peas
Fresh, frozen, canned fruits in light syrup or juice
For Young Chefs -A Cooking Website for Kids Encouraging children to prepare healthy meals and snacks lays the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating!
Community Wellness Committee of the Butler Collaborative for Families
