Tip of the Week: whey in greek yogurt.

Northville Prompt Weight Loss          

Tip of the Week: When you consume low fat or fat free greek yogurt, don't throw away the whey, this is the watery part that separates out and is on top of the layer, It has the B vitamins, and minerals but no fat. try to blend the whey part with the yogurt. for maximum satisfaction !

From Oli G

To Learn More about Coach Oli Geagea MS Dietitian and receive nutritional support go to www.promptweightloss.com

Tip of the Week: Cutting Pineapple

Tip of the Week: Cutting Pineapple
Few things are more refreshing on a summer day than a juicy pineapple. Fat-free, very low in sodium, cholesterol-free and high in vitamin C, pineapples are perfect as an addition to fruit salads and salsas, as a garnish for fish and poultry, or even grilled for dessert.
You know a pineapple is ripe when you pull an inner leaf and it comes out easily. Here is the best and easiest way to cut a fresh pineapple:
It is easiest to cut a pineapple when it is a little cold, so put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting.

From Oli G

To Learn More about Oli Geagea MS Dietitian and receive nutritional support go towww.promptweightloss.com

Food of the Week: COCONUT WATER Is It What It's Cracked Up to Be?

Food of the Week: COCONUT WATER
Is It What It's Cracked Up to Be?

Myth or fact? Coconut water is an ideal post-exercise drink.
The verdict: Myth.
You may see gym-goers guzzling coconut water on the treadmill because it contains electrolytes, which you lose when you sweat. But for the average light-to-moderate exerciser, "If you're consuming enough fluids and eating healthfully the rest of the day, having coconut water after a workout is not going to significantly benefit you any more than hydrating with water," says Marjorie Nolan, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Unflavored coconut water is low in sugar and calories and is not the perfect sports drink. Sports drinks are meant to replace fluids, supply energy, and replace sodium and potassium lost through perspiration.
Myth or fact? Coconut water hydrates you better than H20.
The verdict: Myth.
While coconut water does boast electrolytes, says Beth Thayer, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there's no scientific proof that for the average person it hydrates better than plain old water. And a bonus to water: Zero calories, as opposed to 46 calories per cup of coconut water.
Myth or fact? Coconut water has anti-aging properties.
The verdict: Myth.
Being well-hydrated does help you look and feel better, says Nolan, but water works just as well for this. And as to the online claim that coconut water "significantly increases plant cell proliferation without increasing the number of undesirable mutations," and that it therefore protects your cells—there's been no research to show that this plant-specific action makes any difference in an actual human being.
Myth or fact? Coconut water is healthier than fruit juice.
The verdict: Fact.
If you're looking for a drink with some flavor but want to save on calories, coconut water can be a better choice than juice, says Thayer; fruit juice often has double the calories of coconut water. Thayer adds that coconut water has more potassium than many types of fruit juice. Just be sure to opt for unflavored coconut water—once you add sugar, the calories start mounting.
Myth or fact? Coconut water helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
The verdict: Myth
You may have seen coconut water touted as a heart-healthy beverage. The potassium in coconut water helps counteract the blood pressure-boosting effects of sodium, so in theory drinking coconut water could help prevent heart disease. However, says Thayer, "Your body's not going to differentiate between the potassium from coconut water, the potassium from a banana, or the potassium from a potato." In other words, potassium is good, but coconut water is not a miracle heart disease cure.
Myth or fact? Coconut water speeds your metabolism.
The verdict: Myth.
When we're dehydrated, our metabolism slows down, says Nolan, so anything you drink will help keep your metabolism speeding along. And anything you eat or drink will give a temporary boost to your metabolism because your body has to digest the food. But "There's no food that you can eat or drink that's going to increase your metabolism [permanently]," says Thayer. "Exercise increases your metabolism, but food and beverages don't."

Recipe of the week: Green Peas Stew

Northville Prompt Weight Loss          

Recipe of the week: Green Peas Stew

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
400 g canned chopped tomatoes

250 g cooked diced meat
500 g canned or frozen peas and carrots
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch allspice

Method of Preparation

In a large, heat oil, add onions and stir-fry until lightly browned.
Add garlic and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, stir for 3 more minutes.

Add remaining ingredients and mix.
Bring to boil.
Mix again, cover pan and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Serve hot with cooked rice and vermicelli.

Tip: instead of 400 g canned chopped tomatoes, you can chop 4 fresh medium ones.
If the meat was not previously prepared, start by cooking 250 g of raw diced meat.

Nutritional value per person
(Without rice)

Energy (cal): 260
Cholesterol (mg): 27
Fats (g): 8
Starch (g): 26
Proteins (g): 21
Fiber (g): 5
Rich in Vitamins A, B6, B12, C and K. Contains Carotene and Isoflavone.

Nutritional value per person

(Without rice)

Energy (cal): 260
Cholesterol (mg): 27
Fats (g): 8
Starch (g): 26
Proteins (g): 21
Fiber (g): 5

Preparation time (min): 5
Cooking time (min): 30
Serves: 4

From Oli G

To Learn More about Coach Oli Geagea MS Dietitian and receive nutritional support go to www.promptweightloss.com

Eye Health: 5 Top Foods for Eye Health

Northville Prompt Weight Loss          

Eye Health: 5 Top Foods for Eye Health
Kale: See the Light
This leafy green is a rich source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are related to vitamin A and beta carotene, and are believed to protect eye tissues from sunlight damage and reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Other good sources of these peeper-friendly nutrients include dark green leafy vegetables like collard greens, turnip greens and spinach, broccoli, peas, kiwi, red grapes, yellow squash, oranges, corn, mangoes and honeydew melon.
Your body needs fat to absorb lutein and zeaxanthin, so be sure to eat them with a bit of healthy fat like a drizzle of olive oil.
And kale isn't just a one-note food — it contains vitamin C and beta carotene, other eye-friendly nutrients.

Sweet Potatoes: The Color of Health
These orange tubers are a good source of beta carotene, which may slow progress of macular degeneration. Your body converts beta carotene to vitamin A, a nutrient that helps prevent dry eyes and night blindness. Beta carotene and vitamin A also help fight off eye infections.
Sweet potatoes not your favorite? For beta carotene, try other deep orange foods like carrots and butternut squash, plus dark green foods like spinach and collard greens. And liver, milk and eggs are other great sources of vitamin A.
But don't count on popping a pill to get these nutrients — your best sources of vitamins and antioxidants are from whole foods, since it may be a food's combination of nutrients that have a synergistic healing effect.
And, like lutein and zeaxanthin, beta carotene and vitamin A are absorbed best when eaten with a little healthy fat like olive oil.

Strawberries: Help You "C" Better
Now is the perfect time to get fresh, juicy strawberries, and good thing — they contain plenty of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help lower your risk of cataracts.
Also be sure to load up your plate with other vitamin C-rich foods like bell peppers, broccoli, citrus (such as orange and grapefruit) and cantaloupe.
Salmon: Goodbye, Dry Eyes

Dry eyes? Omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate the problem. Get some healthy fats every day in the form of salmon (two to three times per week), walnuts (which also include eye-healthy vitamin E), avocado, olive oil, flax seed and olives.
Salmon is also a good source of vitamin D, which helps protect against macular degeneration. You can also get vitamin D by downing sardines, mackerel, milk and orange juice fortified with vitamin D.

Green Tea: Antioxidant Powerhouse
A cup of green tea is more than relaxing and delicious — its antioxidants may help lower risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration.
In a study reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers fed rats green tea extract and then examined which tissues of the eye had absorbed the most catechins, which are a type of bioflavonoid, or class of antioxidants. The results? The retina, a light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eye, had the highest concentration of catechins. It's good news that eye tissue can absorb the antioxidants from green tea, but studies on humans will need to be done to determine its effects.
Other foods that are that are high in catechins include red wine, chocolate, berries and apples. Black tea also boasts catechins, but in lower amounts than its green cousin.

From Oli G

To Learn More about Coach Oli Geagea MS Dietitian and receive nutritional support go to www.promptweightloss.com