by Sherri Meyer, Corporate Dietitian | Sep 16, 2013
Chicken: baked, grilled or broiled & a great source of protein. Fish, lean meat, tofu are terrific as well. Fruits & Veggies: High in fiber & water, they fill you up without blowing your calorie budget. Aim for 5-9 servings every day. Snack on them, add...
by Sherri Meyer, Corporate Dietitian | Sep 9, 2013
Food Rules: Treat meat as a flavoring or special occasion food Meat is a nourishing food in small amounts Near vegetarians “flexitarians” can be just as healthy as vegetarians Portion power: 4 oz meat & 8 oz veggies (average American eats over ½ lb meat per...
by Sherri Meyer, Corporate Dietitian | Sep 4, 2013
Broth based soups: add a feeling of fullness & keep you from overindulging in the main course; try miso, vegetable soup, gazpacho. Beans & legumes: tasty, versatile & nutritious; combine with low calorie vegetables. Nuts: high in protein & slow to...
by Sherri Meyer, Corporate Dietitian | Sep 3, 2013
It’s back to school time and you know what that means, early wakeup, homework and of course school lunches. This is the first year one of my little people requires a daily lunch and one would think a dietitian who enjoys cooking would have this one in the bag...
by Sherri Meyer, Corporate Dietitian | Aug 26, 2013
Food Rules: Eat mostly plants, especially leaves – A diet rich in fruit & vegetables reduces the risk of dying from Western disease (think cancer, heart disease, etc). – A plant rich diet is typically lower in calories & less “energy dense” (more...
