KTK-Nutrition

Some interesting research and articles in the news.   Do you like guacamole or adding some avocados to your salad?    Good for your overall health and especially good for your eyes.    Have small children around?   Cut up those grapes and cherry tomatoes.   Do you enjoy some KFC?   Healthier KFC is coming soon. Avocados – in the June 2017 edition of Consumer Reports they noted the following question: “Someone told me avocados are good for your eyes.”   True or False? So true.   Consumer Reports notes avocados are rich with two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.   Both are great for healthy eyes.   Dr. Lipman, Consumer Reports’ Chief Medical Advisor stated, “..they are thought to filter the blue UV rays from the sun – which can damage these eye parts – helping to prevent macular degeneration and possible cataracts.”    Other vegetables that are also good for eye health are those that are dark green such as ...

We have all heard fast food is bad for our health.   And mostly it is.   High in fat and high in calories.   But can you enjoy some fast food without it being a belly buster or clog our arteries?   Yes, you can enjoy fast food and eat fairly healthy if you make wiser choices.   Rule #1:   Skip the fried foods – I always tell my students, to avoid the fried foods.   So high in fat and calories. Rule #2 – Skip the sugary soda – opt for milk, juice or just a black cup of coffee. MSN health and fitness featured a video on healthy fast food this week Can You Really Order Healthy From a Fast-Food Restaurant?     Foods to Choose:   1.  McDonald’s   Grilled chicken sandwich – skip the mayo Apple slices or side salad Milk       2.  Subway Choose the whole grain bread – 9 Grain Wheat or 9 Grain Honey Oat Turkey Breast or Grilled Chicken – skip the mayo Vegetables – load up on vegetables, choose...