The Eating Well Podcast #013 - Volumetrics Michelle and Steve introduce volumetrics and talk about how you can use volumetrtics to eat more and weigh less! The term "Volumetrics" was coined by Dr. Barbara Rolls Ph.D and introduced to the world in her book The Volumetrics Eating Plan Published by HarperCollins (ISBN 0-06-07373729-8). You can learn more about the book and read a review here .
Listener Questions and Answers #012 - The Eating Well Podcast - We're Back! Steve and Michelle respond to some of the email sent in by listeners over during our hiatus. Thanks for your continued interest and support! Listener Anthea http://www.nutritiondata.com/ Suggested daily intake (carbs and fats) http://nal.usda.gov/ My Pyramid -- http://mypyramid.gov Listener Heather Suggest a food tracking website Calorie King -- http://calorieking.com/ Pyramid Tracker -- http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/ ...
Benefits of an Alternative Diet - The Eating Well Podcast #010 What do we mean by "alternative diet"? Vegetarianism Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Lacto-vegetarian Vegan Fruitarian Demi-vegetarian / Pescetarians. What are the benefits of adopting one of these alternative diets? How do I ensure proper protein intake? Are vegetarians always healthier? Any other things to avoid? Recommended reading: Healthy Eating Magazine -- Website? We couldn't find one. www.drweil.com for healthy recipes www.meatlessmonda...
Fast Food - The Eating Well Podcast #009 What do we think of when we hear the term, "Fast food?" Is it helping or hurting us? What about the burger that comes with it, and breakfast & dinner? It’s no wonder that we have an overweight & obesity epidemic! Don’t they sell salads? Is there anything I can do if I still want to eat at these cheap, convenient food places, but want to make wise choices? Are deli’s like Subway, or the one near work, a good option? Any other good “fast food” optio...
Exercise - The Eating Well Podcast #008 Why bother with exercise anyway? How much is needed and how often should I exercise? What kind of exercise is best? When, if ever, should I start lifting weights? What is the benifit? How do I avoid sore muscles? Is it better to workout in the morning? Wear a pedometer! studies show that this one behavior increase walking tremendously. 10,000 steps per day is a good daily goal (about 5 miles). The feed for our podcast is http://feeds.feedburner.com/EatingW...
Beverages! #007 In this show we cover: Alcohol Eggnog Many beverages are not usually served with nutrition label to show calories What about “low carb” drinks? Drinking to cope with holdiday stress Drink a lot of water Portion Control Online Conversion.com Beware of the food pushers, or in this case, drink pushers. Have a Plan! Holiday Coffee Drinks Caffiene Do not undereat to save calories for extra beverages Fruit juice Try to have fun and be social without makeing the entire event about drink...
Sorry for the long delay in getting a show out. We’ve both had some pretty big shake-ups in our regular schedule and havn’t both been able to get some free time at the same time to record a show. We should be back on track. Carbohydrates #006 The main energy source for our bodies Regardless of what you have heard about the dangers of carbohydrates, they are an important part of a healthy diet. Simple sugars vs. complex carbs Simple sugars: are broken down quickly taste sweet glucose fructose suc...
Have a plan Eat light to make extra room in the calorie budget for the week. Eat before you go. low-cal, high volume foods Bring foods you want to eat. veggie platter, SF cranberries Avoid dips, sauces, gravy, and junk-snacks like chips. Drink a lot of water. carry diet soda in wine glass Exercise good subtractive EC when you can, go for a walk to remove yourself from the Env. Beware of the food pushers or bring them on a walk with you. Give yourself a break. Plan to eat something there, decide ...
The Eating Well Podcast #005 on Environmental Control for Wednesday October 19th 2005 Today’s show topic is Environmental control, We’ve mentioned it a lot in previous shows. Now we really break it down and talk about it. What is EC? – The obligatory question Environment means the area around you. Itextends from your body out to where ever you need it to. Your home, car, jobsite or office, restaurants you may visit Any place you go or plan to be is considered your environment There are two types...
Fiber! #004 Why you need it, and where to get it. Proper fiber intake can promote better general health -Fiber supplements and bowel regularity -Improve your cholesterol -Blood sugar control -Reduce the risk of colon cancer? We think so anyway What is Fiber? -Listed on product labels -Include a variety of sources -Most experts suggest 25-35 grams of fiber per day -Most children only have 4 servings of fruit and veggies per WEEK! ---Sources of fiber for American kids -----Apple Sauce -----Fruit C...
UPDATED LINK! Fats! #003 The good the bad and the ugly. Follow up question from Sue in Ohio. -- Thank You Sue! We talk about Grazing all day long Michelle recommends breaking your caloric intake up: 30% at breakfast 40% at lunch 30% at dinner and having carbs, fat and protein at every meal. When should I get my fats in? Consider it fuel for your body. When do you need to fuel up? Before you go out, or after you get back? Fuel-up in the morning instead of using caffeine! Steve tried out some soy ...
UPDATED LINK! Protein! #002 Michelle and Steve Introduce the topic and take listener questions! Michelle gives a little perspective on our use of protein. Meal replacement shakes that we're both using that have about 16g of protein each. Michelle explains what Protein is, why it's important and what "essential" amino acids are. We discus why choosing the best source of protein for your needs is important, all sources are not equal. Can vegetarians get complete nutrition if they don't eat any mea...
Hydration! #001 Steve and Michelle present their first podcast on the importance of getting plenty of water on a daily basis. -- UPDATED LINK
