Tools

You make a conscious effort to eat the most healthful diet that you can. But hectic schedules sometimes leave little time to prepare the kind of wholesome, healthy meals you’d like to make. Or so you think. We’ve compiled some tips to help you save some time preparing meals without sacrificing nutrition or taste. Multiply your recipe times two. The next time you make a big pot of healthy soup or chili or a batch of burritos, make double the amount you usually make. Store the second batch in individual size containers in the freezer, so when you’re in a pinch, just re-heat and serve. Chop ahead of time. Save valuable prep time by...
I’ve heard that there are nutritional benefits to eating together as a family. Is that true?
Dr. Alan Greene
Absolutely! As kids eat more meals at home with their parents, they naturally begin to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy dairy products than their peers do. Increasing the frequency of family dinners is associated with substantially higher intake of fiber, calcium, folate, iron, vitamins B6, B12, C, and E.
Dr. Steven Gundry, the former head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, gives advice and answers common questions about health, diet and lifestyle.

The views and opinions expressed in this article or blog are strictly those of the author. The contents of this article or blog and any reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service whether by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by ISI Brands and ISI Brands assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, service or process disclosed or referenced herein. All information is provided on an as-is basis and is provide for information purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise program.