Jan 7, 2013
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
To have a health claim, food must have a package = processed food
Claims are from big food companies, not often based on solid science
Healthiest food in the supermarket = fresh produce (no claim ne…
December 12, 2012
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Food Rules…. Avoid food products containing ingredients that a third-grader cannot pronounce!
Basically the same idea, different mnemonic
Source: Michael Pollen Food Rules
December 4, 2012
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Eat as you would on any other day – avoid skipping meals to “save up” for later…this can lead to “ravenous” overeating.
Be smart about your surroundings; don’t plant yourself next to…
November 27, 2012
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
The more ingredients in a packaged food, the more highly processed it is
a long list of recipe ingredients is fine
some products boast deceptively about their short ingredients list, i.e., Hagen…
November 20, 2012
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Make your meals: People who eat out frequently are more likely to be overweight. We eat more calories, no matter the restaurant choice.
Keep tabs on your weight: Weighing yourself regularly &am…
November 13, 2012
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Eat 3 square meals a day: Eat breakfast, lunch & dinner to keep energy levels & hormones stable. Skipping meals, (3-4 hours without food)can make you crave high calorie foods / “junk