Dr. Tim Says….
[This article is part of The Real World Diet Coaching Program, an ongoing series on The How and Why of Eating Healthy. Read the whole series to date.]
There’s good research about snacking and it seems most of us are one of two types. We are either sweet snackers or salty snackers. Knowing which you are can help you manage your weight by making sure you have snacks on hand that will be satisfying. This doesn’t mean that you need to schedule every one of your snacks, but having the right snack available helps you keep from eating things that you might want to avoid. Snacking is Essential
Featured Recipe
Chicken Cacciatore | Coumadin Safe Version
There are so many variations on this recipe it’s amazing. I started working on it about 6 months ago and found recipes with all different ingredients. Some had onions, peppers, mushrooms, different pastas, boneless chicken, bone in, skin on and skin off. The result for me was to make it as simple as possible for you to make and to eat. Peppers, onions but no mushrooms. Dried herbs and great parmesan and it all comes together to be warm and comforting.
This recipe is low in sodium (salt). It is gluten-free provided you use gluten-free pasta. Those who are lactose intolerant but can tolerate cheese may enjoy it. Those with GERD / Acid Reflux should avoid it.
A Healthy Pregnancy
with Faith Bontrager, RN, BSN
Most doctors and mothers would agree that breastmilk is the best diet for a newborn. But what if you aren’t going to be with your baby 24 hours a day? Many women choose to express (pump) milk for their babies.
After the breastmilk is expressed, how long does it last? Most formulas need to be freshly prepared for a feeding and then discarded if the baby does not finish the bottle at that feeding (read label directions for specific brands). Breastmilk, on the other hand, stays fresh a long time. But how long? Keeping and Storing Breastmilk
