Malnutrition actually refers to two different meanings, being under nutrition or over nutrition. Typically, when people refer to someone as being malnourished, they are usually referring to the under nutrition aspect. Listed below you will find five signs of malnutrition that are related to the under nutrition side. 1. Extreme Weight Loss Extreme weight loss due to lack of consuming the proper amount of calories … Continue reading 5 Signs of Malnutrition
If you love coffee, then you know how addicting it can truly be. Some people cannot start their day off without a cup of it. Red Owl Coffee Company has made drinking coffee a little healthier. Studies have shown that up to four cups of coffee per day is a pretty safe and healthy consumption for a typical adult, and anymore than that would be … Continue reading Balancing Your Coffee Intake: What’s Healthy? What’s Extra?
A struggle that most people deal with on a day-to-day basis is portion control when consuming food and beverages. This is that silly label on the back of food containers that states “serving size” that we like to pretend is not there. Portion control is not the same for everyone because we are all different heights and sizes, and what may help sustain one individual … Continue reading Portion Control
Cholesterol is found in every cell in your body and helps with hormone and vitamin D production. Your body creates all the cholesterol it needs to function; however, some foods also have cholesterol in them. Cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream by two types of lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins and high-density lipoproteins. LDL Low-density lipoproteins are considered “bad” cholesterol. High levels cause plaque to buildup in … Continue reading The Good and the Bad: Cholesterol Basics You Need to Know
Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Calorie Meal Ingredients 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins 10 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, or one 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well drained 1 cup purchased shredded carrot 1 small … Continue reading Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
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