nutritious – Advocate for Healing

## Helping families find the right tools to heal

## Posts Tagged ‘nutritious’

## A Food Pyramid I’m proud of…

November 6th, 2015 Lynn

Dr. Mercola just released a food pyramid that finally makes sense. You’ll see vast differences in the new food pyramid versus the former one that captured the “Standard American diet (acronym S.A.D)” and the attention of the American people for the past few decades. In the new improved version you’ll see vegetables and fats at the bottom of the pyramid in the most consumption area. Proteins in the next best area to consume, and grains and sugars at the very top in the least encouraged to consume. I’d highly encourage printing this out for even your children to take a look at. What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear from you.

Be well, Lynn

Posted in Popular Articles Tags: american, current, diet, food, health, healthy, nutritious, pyramid, standard No Comments »

## Is fast food really cheaper?

September 23rd, 2015 Lynn

As a busy parent, health advocate and outdoor enthusiast, I have struggled with managing time while still trying to get healthy nutritious “real” food, on the table each night. I’ve heard the reasoning behind ‘limited time’ and the association of faster food being cheaper. By now, most of you may have gathered that I love research and I love a challenge. So I put myself to the test.

My husband, two children and I were out of town for a soccer game. I did have my emergency bag of healthy food on me at the time knowing that we’d have to return home it being a school night. But the kids were anxious for a burger and as I mentioned we were short on time. So we pulled through Carl’s junior drive thru. They are currently offering grass fed burgers so I ordered 3 burgers,2 protein style for my children and one regular style for my husband. (The whole story is I ordered 4 but they only served and charged us for 3). We also ordered 3 fries. The total bill was $25.32 for a family of 3. No drinks and less nutrition than what I would normally offer at my dinner table: organic 2 to 3 vegetables, possibly a grain, a grass-fed/organic meat and healthy fats. Again, fast food was $25.32 for a family of 3 and the order took easily 30 minutes from the time we ordered until the time we received it.

Two days later I visited our local grocery store and purchased a whole chicken, no hormones/antibiotics priced at $13.26 (still not the best whole chicken but available thawed). I purchased organic gold potatoes for $5.00. I had other veggies at home (organic carrots, cauliflower and broccoli) these can be purchased for $5 a bag. Total VONS bill is $18.26 (plus $5 for veggies). The complete bill is $23.26.

Here comes the fun part. With all of this food I prepared for a family of 4:

Night 1: Roast chicken, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower and broccoli. Made gravy with a little arrowroot. The oven spent way more time on this meal than I did. Easily 10 minute prep and 20 minute finish.

That night I threw the carcass into a crockpot; covered it with water and turned it on low.

Night 2: I had a gluten free shell in the freezer and filled it with chicken, veggies, sauteed in chicken broth from the crockpot. I mashed the potatoes and put them on top. Prep time 20 minutes? baked for 40 minutes. Instant pot pie. It was a hit too!

Night 3: Homemade chicken broth filled with chicken meat, thrown into the freezer. My kids couldn’t handle a third night of chicken in a row. BUT I have a near instant dinner for a third night.

Other ideas: Add organic mayo to chicken with chopped veggies and have chicken salad for sandwiches or to place on top of salads.

Carl’s junior could feed only a family of 3 for ONE NIGHT for $25.32. The whole chicken and it’s sides served a family of 4 for THREE nights. Nutritious food can be affordable and efficient.

I’d love to hear about your ideas?

Be well,
Lynn

Posted in Popular Articles Tags: affordable, cheap, cheaper, cost, effective, fast, food, nutrition, nutritious No Comments »

## 40 Healthy Gluten Free Lunch Ideas

September 1st, 2015 Lynn

The Paleo Mom put together 40 healthy gluten free lunch ideas that trumps any other site I’ve seen. It’s filled with pictures completing each meal with protein, fats and carbohydrates and VARIETY (something I severely lack in).
Last year I implemented encouragement for my kids to make their own lunches the night before (thanks to my friend Annie). I can see that they are lacking variety as well in building their lunches even though their enthusiasm remains. I’m so looking forward to sharing these pictures with them. Here’s a sample of one lunch with 39 to go. Be sure to visit the site here.

Be well,

Lynn

Posted in Digestive Issues, Kids Health 101, Nutrition for Seizures, Popular Articles, Womens Hormones Tags: 40, healthy, ideas, lunch, lunches, nutritious, paleo, school, variety 1 Comment »

## Are bananas good or bad for me?

August 27th, 2015 Lynn

I must confess I love bananas, especially with peanut or almond butter, and as a sweetener in baked goods. Clients will often ask what my opinion is on bananas: are they fattening..don’t they cause diabetes? The research says that bananas, in moderation, can reduce the risk of stroke, lower the risk of developing diabetes and can reduce the risk of kidney cancer. But I can’t say it any better than Dr. Alan Christensen. He has a brief but informative response here.

Be well,

Lynn

Posted in Popular Articles Tags: bananas, fat, fattening, healthy, nutritious, or, unhealthy No Comments »

## Healthy School Lunches

April 24th, 2015 Lynn

Awhile back I posted on the Facebook page “School lunch ideas” that were gluten and dairy free. Still it’s helpful to get more ideas that can look and taste delicious and meet their nutritional needs with minimally 2 veggies, 1 fat and 1 protein.

This parent really stepped it up in presentation and in options.

40 Days of Gluten Free Lunches

Be well,

Lynn

Posted in Popular Articles, Recipes Tags: carbohydrate, dairy, fat, free, fruits, gluten, healthy, kid, kids, lunch, make, nutritious, own, protein, vegetables No Comments »
Search for: