November 2008 « askGeorgie.com

Peanut allergies: is prevention possible?

Peanuts are one of the most common food allergens in children today. Is there a way to reduce the likelihood of an infant developing peanut allergy? The standard recommendation has been to delay the introduction of peanuts into the diet. The idea behind this states that if the infant’s digestive system is not fully developed and [...]

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I had such a wonderful holiday. I started off with a great workout at Fitness Solutions, then most of the day was spent cooking up the feast! Our menu included:

Turkey with thyme and sage
Mashed potatoes (Val’s masterpiece)
Cranberry Sauce (homemade, using Splenda instead of sugar)
Beets and Parsnips roasted with olive oil and rosemary
Brussels Sprouts [...]

High Protein Meals = Increased fat burning?

An article published in the December issue of the journal Nutrition and Dietetics reports that overweight people were found to burn significantly less fat after a meal than their leaner peers. (They cannot say whether this is a cause or result of them being overweight, mind you.)

But either way, when the protein content of the test [...]

Thanksgiving Planning

Less than a week to Thanksgiving, and I’m planning what to cook, so we can shop later today. It’s only my husband and myself for Thanksgiving, which makes our celebration a bit different from most people’s. Of course we’ll emphasize an abundance of healthy foods, and I still plan to cook quite a lot so we [...]

Turkey Chili

Get cozy with a bowl of steaming goodness, and the freezing wind outside is quickly forgotten!

1 pound ground turkey breast (99% lean)

1 packet McCormick Chili seasoning

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, undrained (the liquid too)

Brown the turkey breast over medium heat in a saucepan. (Because [...]

Potassium and Blood Pressure

People concerned with their controlling their blood pressure are often mindful of their sodium intake. But potassium?

You bet. Recent research shows that low potassium intake may be a greater risk factor for developing high blood pressure than high sodium intake. So if you’re already watching your salt consumption, take your healthy diet a step further by incorporating more potassium [...]

Butternut & Carrot Soup

Every now and then I read about a food with healthy properties that I don’t normally eat. I impose it upon myself to find a way to work it into my diet, or at least give it a try.

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about turmeric. (For more on the health benefits of this spice click [...]

Hot Cocoa

Back from the honeymoon this afternoon, and man is it cold here in comparison! But no worries, it was a good night to whip out one of my favorite cold weather rituals, the hot cocoa!! A big steamy mug in hand, and I was soon settled in and enjoying the comforts of being home again.

While regular [...]

So how much omega 3 do I need?

First of all, look at the back of any fish oil or flax oil supplement bottle and look for the amount of EPA and DHA (fish) or alpha linolenic acid (flax). These are the active compounds, and not all fish oils are equal. You may take a 100o mg capsule of fish oil with a little [...]