gdp's Comments

Healthy Eats : Top 10 Foods For A Healthy Mouth

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:48:22 +0000

My favorite Winter soup is beer cheese soup, seriously good and filling.

Healthy Eats : Top 10 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:51:38 +0000

Hi Patty, Studies actually show that those who skip meals tend to overeat at their next meal. So, making sure to eat regularly throughout the day is the way to go. Thanks for your comment. -Toby

Healthy Eats : Smarter Late-Night Snacks

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:56:12 +0000

Hi Patty, I think your best bet is to find a registered dietitian in your area who can talk to you about your specific dietary needs. Go to eatright.org (which is the official site of the American Dietetic Association) and click on the green bar where it says "Find a registered dietitian." Thanks for your comment!

Healthy Eats : Smarter Snacks: Picks for During & After School

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:52:52 +0000

Hi @brittandmatt, Since you're in University, you may want to eat some of these foods to help fuel your brain. You can also check out this previous post on smarter late night snacks. Thanks for your comment!

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Reading List: Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, Bake Sale Ban & Kombucha Madness

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:05:29 +0000

Hi Lady Bee, I agree with you on the allergy issue--but that was not the reason why they banned it. The spokesperson for the New York City Health Department said that they banned it because they could not control the calories.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Healthier Convenience Options: Canned Foods

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:38:53 +0000

Hi Mary, Thanks for your comment. If you are worried about the BPA in canned foods, some companies (like Eden foods) make BPA-free cans. You can also opt for frozen choices instead.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Reading List: Peanut Allergy Solution, the Raw Milk Ban & Choke-Proof Hot Dogs

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:25:51 +0000

Hi MuLaN, Thanks for your comment. You can read about the British study in this news article. Scientists seem hopeful and a big trial study is now in the works but the article does warn people not to try it on their own.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Dining Out: Theater Concession Stands

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:24:06 +0000

Hi FYI, Thanks for your comment. Coconut oil is a hot debate--you can read more information on the topic in our previous post.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Diet 101: American Heart Association Diet

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:09:14 +0000

Hi Sharron, Thanks for your comment. Since everyone has individual needs based on medical history and other factors, it's best to consult a registered dietitian. You can find one through the American Dietetic Associations website here.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Shrimp 5 Ways

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:43:16 +0000

Hi Rhonda, Vitamin B-12 can also be found in shellfish, fish, eggs, and dairy products. If you are not eating beef, pork or chicken you can still get plenty of vitamin B-12 from the other sources I listed. Additionally, vitamin B-12 is stored in your liver for around 6-10 years.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Ask HE: How Much Fiber Do You Really Need?

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 01:03:30 +0000

Hi Julie, Check out our previous post on salt.Hopefully it will answer some of the questions you have.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Are Plastic Food Containers Really Safe?

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:23:38 +0000

Hi Marjorie- You want to make sure that those hoods are labeled as microwave safe and do not contain the #7 on them. If you can find BPA-free ones that would be your safest bet.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : FN's Top Recipes, Lightened Up: #4 Paula's Pumpkin Bars

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:06:29 +0000

Hi Sarah, If you're looking to cut the cholesterol, I find that egg substitute work better than egg whites in these type of recipes. You would use 1/4 cup of egg substitute for each large egg. Let us know how it turns out. Enjoy!

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Easy Lunch Box Ideas

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:56:12 +0000

Hi Rachie- Thanks for your comment. Although you have the right idea that you should eat protein--lettuce doesn't have a significant amount. Some non-meat sources of protein that you can add to salads would be beans, lentils, eggs, edamame, or chunks of tofu. There are tons of fun combinations to try!

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Diet 101: Weight Watchers

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:22:08 +0000

Hi Casey, Thanks for your inside scoop! I'm sure it will be useful to newer Weight Watchers members.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Sweet Alternatives to Sugar

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:56:47 +0000

Hi Sarah, Thanks for your comments. Just a cool trivia fact--dextrose is actually glucose (so it won't be converted to it). You'll find the word dextrose on many packaged foods (like gum) and it's just a form of glucose.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Spotlight Recipe: Waldorf Salad

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 02:03:35 +0000

Hi Mary, Once you link to the recipe, scroll down and you will see the nutrition facts on the bottom right of your screen. Doesn't the salad look scrumptious!! Enjoy!

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : In Season: Pineapple

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 22:31:56 +0000

Hi Baba- Thanks for your comment. All the recipes posted follow our strict guidelines that you can read about here.

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : 5 Refreshingly Cheap White Wines

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 02:15:49 +0000

Hi Carol, I just looked up some information on Famega and it looks delicious! Since it contains a slightly lower alcohol content than most white wines (9.5% verses 11%) it would be slightly lower in calories (but just slightly:) Cheers! -Toby

Healthy Eats (Old Site) : Katie's Healthy Bites: Potato & Kale Soup

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:43:32 +0000

Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for your comment. It seems there is a type-o in the cholesterol content. It should read about 1 or 2 mg per serving.