Isn’t fat bad for me?

December 2015 Newsletter

Isn’t fat bad for me?

Hi,

Dietary fat: is it good or bad?

Both. You see, not all fats are created equal.

The Skinny on Fats

Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They can also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, and liver strain.

That said, our bodies need fat for insulation, vitamin and mineral absorption, and to protect our organs. High-quality fats can steady our metabolism, keep hormone levels even, nourish our skin, hair, and nails, and provide lubrication to keep the body functioning fluidly. 

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Eric Roberts 

Health Coach & Cook

2015 /11/30

PREVENT AND REDUCE INFLAMMATION

INFLAMMATION

PREVENT AND REDUCE INFLAMMATION

Inflammation is our body’s normal and healthy response to injury or attack on the immune system. Inflammation on the surface of the body is commonly described as heat, redness, swelling, and pain. Chronic, low-level inflammation at the cellular level – known as the “silent killer” – develops without pain and can lead to obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

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Eric Roberts

Health Coach & Cook

Juicing 101

Juicing 101 

WHAT IS JUICING?

 Juicing involves the extraction of juice from fresh fruits and vegetables to create a drinkable cocktail of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Juicing is a controversial subject in the nutrition world, especially since juice fasts and cleanses are currently a major dietary trend. Advocates for juicing claim it’s a fast and convenient way to get nutrients into our bodies, while opponents argue we miss out on important health benefits from the nutrient-rich skin and fiber that is extracted during the processing. Regardless of your juicing stance, a glass of your favorite greens is still a better choice than a processed, sugar-laden snack. Follow these juicing tips to learn how you can safely incorporate juicing into a healthy, balanced diet.



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“you are what you eat.”

ENERGETICS OF FOOD

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on using food to prevent and treat disease. Instead of describing foods by how much protein, fat, or calories they contain, TCM focuses on the quality of the food. All foods have a distinct energy and characteristic properties that either make us healthy, balancing and nourishing our bodies, or create imbalances that result in sickness. This is food energetics. Knowledge of food energetics can help one build a stronger sense of health and well-being by eating different foods that impose different effects. Like the saying, “you are what you eat.”


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Eric Roberts

Health Coach & Cook


2015/11/26

Dietary Models. Helpful plate format

The Integrative Nutrition Plate is a dietary model which further drives upon
the concept of modern nutrition – using the same helpful plate format but
replacing dairy with water, grains with whole grains, including fats and oils,
and addressing health more holistically than just the food on our plate.

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Eric Roberts

Health Coach & Cook

2015/11/26

November 2015 Newsletter: Powerful plant protein (plus cooking tips!)

Hi ,

“I was determined to know beans.”— Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-Field

How about you? How well do you know beans?

Creamy cannellinis, meaty garbanzos, sweet adzuki, tender pintos, and so many more—beans are one of the most powerful, nutrient-dense plant foods around.

Consider this: Beans are packed with tons of fiber, as well as plenty of iron and protein. They are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients. They are low in calories.

Plus, studies have found them to lower risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

What To Do With Beans

Many people avoid beans because they just don’t know what to do with them. Are you one of them? Keep reading


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2015/11/14

October 2015 Newsletter Is Chocolate Good for You?

Hi,

Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group.

Well not really—but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious—many people eat chocolate at least several times a week.

Which begs the question…

Is Chocolate Good for You?

The answer is both yes and no.

Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, sexual malaise, fatigue, hangovers, anemia, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight, and more. It also helps release that feel-good neurotransmitter—serotonin—in the brain.

But eat the wrong kind and you’ll get loads of sugar, calories, and junky ingredients. 

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Created By Eric Roberts Health Coach

2015/11/14

Natural Sweeteners- Why do we crave sweets:safer alternatives to white sugar

Why do we crave sweets? Are there times when you absolutely crave chocolates, candies, or cakes? The average American consumes well over 20 teaspoons of added sugar on a daily basis, which adds up to an average of 142 pounds of sugar per person, per year!1 That’s more than two times what the USDA recommends. Below is information on natural sweeteners, all of which are less processed than refined white sugar and create fewer fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Although these sweeteners are generally safer alternatives to white sugar, they should still be used in moderation.

Natural sweeteners can be found in health food stores and good supermarkets. Having a variety of these sweeteners in your kitchen will ensure that you have one for every need. Use organic sweeteners when possible. Be a food detective and check labels of processed food to see what type of sweetener is being used. There are many cereals, snack foods, soy and nut milks, and sauces that use these natural sweeteners in place of white sugar. Each natural sweetener is a preferred choice over white sugar, but nevertheless all sweeteners should be used in moderation.


 Natural sweeteners can be used to replace processed sugar in any recipe, including breads, desserts, and sauces. They are a better option to sweeten beverages, breakfast cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, homemade granola, and other foods that you like with a touch of sweet. Here is a guide to substituting these products for processed sugar. The amount indicated is equivalent to 1 cup of white sugar.

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Created by Eric Roberts Health Coach

2015/11/14