Q. I'm trying to get back in shape, maybe loose a little bit of weight, but I am always busy and find myself eating fast food. Does anyone have any ideas of healthy, but simple things to take for lunch and snacks? I know like fruit and veggies are a great snack, but what else can I make lunchwise? Different sandwich recipes maybe?
A. Sandwiches
Jacket potatoes-These take minutes to cook in the microwave
Pasta salads
Salads
Soup! Is a great way to loose weight! Its easy for you to make a giant batch at home and freeze portions into tubs, defrosting them the night before you go work, or if you're not into cooking tinned soup is reasonably cheap
Crackers are a good snack
Banana's are great as a fruit snack! They give of energy that lasts a while
Yoghurt's
Raisins
Jacket potatoes-These take minutes to cook in the microwave
Pasta salads
Salads
Soup! Is a great way to loose weight! Its easy for you to make a giant batch at home and freeze portions into tubs, defrosting them the night before you go work, or if you're not into cooking tinned soup is reasonably cheap
Crackers are a good snack
Banana's are great as a fruit snack! They give of energy that lasts a while
Yoghurt's
Raisins
What do you think is the simplest (to prepare) and healthy packed lunch? without forgetting taste of course =)
Q. I am going to attend an intensive class every two days of the week with 1 hour break between them. So, I'm intending to bring some healthy and simple meal for the breaktime. Without sacrificing on the taste department and possibly without microwave to reheat, what do you people think of a possible meal here? Thanks
A. Can't go wrong with a good sandwich, made with whole grain bread with turkey,tomato, lettuce and a little condiment of your choice...honey mustard is always good. You could also do cut up veggies with a lo fat dip (many recipes out there) and cheese and crackers; Of course a big salad with some grilled chicken and a healthy dressing is good. Make sure you pack some water for yourself, which will be the best way to keep hydrated and thinking clearly throughout. If you do find a microwave, then the healthy frozen entrees are another option.
What foods/recipes are good for pregnant woman?
Q. This is my 2nd pregnancy. Last time around I had a rough time at the end of the pregnancy. So I am trying to eat healthier. I am so used to eating mcdonalds though( I work there, so its free) that I can't really remember how to cook and prepare meals. I don't want this kid to be unhealthy so I would like him to get as much healthy food as I can get.
I don't care much for onions & mushrooms.
Anything is appreciated(:
I don't care much for onions & mushrooms.
Anything is appreciated(:
A. There is no special diet and recipes for a pregnancy. You should eat a healthy diet that gives all the nutrients to help your baby develop and grow.
Remember that the food you eat is the main source of energy for your baby growing inside. A pregnant women should know that she is not only responsible for herself, but also for the unborn child inside her. The child's physical and mental development after birth will have a influence of anything seen, thoughts and the food eaten by the pregnant woman.
1.There is no special diet for a pregnant women, but eating a healthy balanced diet that gives all the nutrients for your baby to develop and grow is recommended.
2.For the first 3 months, the diet of a pregnant woman should include food rich in iron, folic acid and foods high in calcium. You may take iron and folic acid tablets if you are pregnant or lactating.
3.Folic Acid & Birth Defects
Women should get enough folic acid from their diet before and during the pregnancy to prevent major birth defects involving baby's brain or spine, according to Canadian researcher Louise Pilote of McGill University, Montreal as reported in the British Medical Journal, May 2009.
A cup of Brussels sprouts supplies 93.6 mg of folic acid. Brussels sprouts recipe
4.Fortifying flour products with folic acid may cut the number of babies born with congenital heart disease, the most common of all birth defects.
5.In the next 3 month (i.e.3 to 6 month pregnancy), the woman needs extra protein and calcium. Look for foods with high protein.
6.Pregnancy & Weight Gain
Most women gain between 10-15 kgs, but too much weight gain should be avoided. However, the weight gain during pregnancy will vary according to your pre-pregnancy weight. According to the experts, an overweight woman is advised to gain only 7 kg (15 pounds) and an underweight woman to gain up to 18 kg (40 pounds).
7.Do Not Eat For Two
Many pregnant women wrongly think that they should eat for two. Note that you need only 200-300 extra calories daily in pregnancy, i.e. a cup of reduced fat milk or yogurt and a medium orange. This is because your body actually absorbs more nutrients from food you eat during pregnancy.
Researcher Alison Stuebeworking at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that pregnant women should avoid eating for two since too much weight gain is linked with complications at birth. Pregnant women who eat fried foods and dairy products and food for two are more likely to gain as much as 35 pounds. Women with vegetarian diets and eating more monounsaturated fat found in olive oil and nuts in early pregnancy are half as likely to gain an unhealthy amount of weight.
If you MUST eat at McDonald's, make healthier choices. Salads, fruits, and sandwich wraps, as opposed to a big Mac and fries is in your best interest.
For simple, healthy recipes to make at home, go to this link http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/healthy-recipes-00000000037066/index.html
Remember that the food you eat is the main source of energy for your baby growing inside. A pregnant women should know that she is not only responsible for herself, but also for the unborn child inside her. The child's physical and mental development after birth will have a influence of anything seen, thoughts and the food eaten by the pregnant woman.
1.There is no special diet for a pregnant women, but eating a healthy balanced diet that gives all the nutrients for your baby to develop and grow is recommended.
2.For the first 3 months, the diet of a pregnant woman should include food rich in iron, folic acid and foods high in calcium. You may take iron and folic acid tablets if you are pregnant or lactating.
3.Folic Acid & Birth Defects
Women should get enough folic acid from their diet before and during the pregnancy to prevent major birth defects involving baby's brain or spine, according to Canadian researcher Louise Pilote of McGill University, Montreal as reported in the British Medical Journal, May 2009.
A cup of Brussels sprouts supplies 93.6 mg of folic acid. Brussels sprouts recipe
4.Fortifying flour products with folic acid may cut the number of babies born with congenital heart disease, the most common of all birth defects.
5.In the next 3 month (i.e.3 to 6 month pregnancy), the woman needs extra protein and calcium. Look for foods with high protein.
6.Pregnancy & Weight Gain
Most women gain between 10-15 kgs, but too much weight gain should be avoided. However, the weight gain during pregnancy will vary according to your pre-pregnancy weight. According to the experts, an overweight woman is advised to gain only 7 kg (15 pounds) and an underweight woman to gain up to 18 kg (40 pounds).
7.Do Not Eat For Two
Many pregnant women wrongly think that they should eat for two. Note that you need only 200-300 extra calories daily in pregnancy, i.e. a cup of reduced fat milk or yogurt and a medium orange. This is because your body actually absorbs more nutrients from food you eat during pregnancy.
Researcher Alison Stuebeworking at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that pregnant women should avoid eating for two since too much weight gain is linked with complications at birth. Pregnant women who eat fried foods and dairy products and food for two are more likely to gain as much as 35 pounds. Women with vegetarian diets and eating more monounsaturated fat found in olive oil and nuts in early pregnancy are half as likely to gain an unhealthy amount of weight.
If you MUST eat at McDonald's, make healthier choices. Salads, fruits, and sandwich wraps, as opposed to a big Mac and fries is in your best interest.
For simple, healthy recipes to make at home, go to this link http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/healthy-meals/healthy-recipes-00000000037066/index.html
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