Joy's Healthy Bite

Healthy Diet For Your Eyesight

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:07:33 -0800

More than 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from macular degeneration, and about half of all Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts. From a nutritional standpoint, a large-scale research project conducted by the National Eye Institute has shown that there are several nutrients that help protect our eyes. ...

Think Japanese for Healthy Appetizers

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:24:00 -0800

You'll find a wide array of healthy nibbles at your local Japanese restaurant -- wash them down with antioxidant-packed green tea and you're golden. Here are my top picks in appetizers.

Go for edamame - and request nude or ‘lightly salted'. These steamed soybeans provide a perfect combo of protein and fiber-rich carbohydrate which helps stabilize your blood sugar levels and curbs the appetite. One cup edamame (in the pod) provides 180 calories, 16 grams protein and 5 grams fiber. ...

Best Bets in Sushi

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:59:00 -0800

Although fish can be an incredibly healthy addition to your diet, there are a few species that contain unsafe levels of mercury and other contaminants like PCBs and should be avoided.

As a general rule, avoid regularly eating any type of tuna, shark, King mackerel, swordfish, and farm raised salmon. ...

BBQ Health Makeover

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:20:27 -0800

Load your plate with the typical high-fat BBQ fare - cheeseburger, one beef/pork sausage, large scoop macaroni salad, handful of chips, 16-oz glass of lemonade and apple pie a la mode - and your body gets hit with 2,260 calories, 126 grams of fat, 48 grams saturated fat, and more than 100 grams sugar. Yikes!

And here's a depressing thought: in order to burn these calories off, you'll have to do one of the following activities:

Walk on a treadmill at 3.5 mph for 6. ...

4 Restaurant Slimming Tips

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:45:49 -0800

Dining out can be quite the challenge when you’re looking to knock off a few pounds or simply eat healthy. Here are four slimming tips you can use at your next restaurant outing:

1) ...

Yes, You Can Have Chocolate!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:20:15 -0800

It’s true. There’s room for chocolate in any healthy diet, not only because new research indicates that it’s actually good for you thanks to disease-fighting flavanols in the darker varieties, but also because it tastes good and you love it.

The key to including indulgences like chocolate in your diet without blowing your calorie limit is to eat them in moderation. ...

Lose 10 Pounds in Six Weeks

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:05:27 -0800

Here are five simple food swaps that can help you lose more than 10 pounds in the next six weeks.

1. Stick to one serving of cereal. For most people, a typical pour of breakfast cereal is equal to two servings. If you're trying to lose weight, trim calories by accurately measuring one serving into your bowl (usually that means ¾ - 1 cup, however, cereal serving sizes vary so you must regularly check the package labeling on your favorite brands and varieties). ...

Pot Bellies May Lead to Dementia

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:11:13 -0800

People with larger stomachs in their 40s are more likely to have dementia when they reach their 70s, according to a study published in the March 26, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. ...

Should You Take Vitamins?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:54:20 -0800

In the perfect world, everyone would get the nutrients they need by eating a well-balanced, healthy diet. But because many people have poor/finicky eating habits, allergies and medical conditions, that’s not always the case. Here’s my opinion on supplements for the general healthy population. ...

Simple Ways to Suppress Your Appetite

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:26:57 -0800

Check out these practical, everyday ways to keep your appetite under control:

Get Enough ZZZZZ
Sleep deprivation causes an imbalance in certain ...