AND tip of the day: Max Your Food Dollar

 

 

TIP OF THE DAY

 

May 6, 2013

Max Your Food Dollar

Want to get the most bang for your buck at the grocery store? Here are some ways to save both money and time as you shop.

• Try to shop once or twice a week at the most. You'll spend less money and will save time and gas money, too.
• Eat before you shop so you aren't hungry at the store. Eating first will help you avoid impulse purchases and help you fight the urge to sample at the store.
• Shop during off hours. Shopping when the store is less crowded can alleviate stress and allow you to concentrate on your grocery list.
• When going to the store to grab a few things, consider walking or biking. If you have to carry your groceries home you’ll think twice about putting last-minute extras in your cart. Plus you'll get some great exercise!

For more information on getting the most nutrition for your food dollars, consult a registered dietitian nutritionist in your area and visit Eat Right on a Budget.

SOURCE: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

 

 

TIP OF THE DAY

 

May 2, 2013

New Disordered Eating

According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, up to 24 million Americans suffer from disordered eating. Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating, are an unhealthy relationship with food and weight that interferes with many areas of a person's life. Those that suffer with these eating disorders have the highest death rate of any mental disorder.
Disordered eating is more than the "big three" - anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. People also suffer from:

• Night eating syndrome – eating more than half of daily food intake during and after dinner but before breakfast and also may leave the bed at night to snack.
• Orthorexia nervosa – A popular name for obsessive, compulsive attitudes and behavior about healthful eating.
• Compulsive exercising.

Eating disorders are more than food problems. The person’s entire life can become wrapped up in their eating issues. For more information on disordered eating and knowing the signs, consult a registered dietitian nutritionist in your area and visit the Academy's Eating Disorders page.

SOURCE: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

AND tip of the day: National Barbecue Month

 

 

TIP OF THE DAY

 

May 1, 2013

National Barbecue Month

It's National Barbecue Month, and across the country grills are heating up for backyard barbecues, making this the perfect time to remind grill masters to protect themselves and their guests from food poisoning by using a food thermometer.
Summertime staples like hamburgers can cause food poisoning if not fully cooked. Using a food thermometer is the only way to make sure your grilling favorites are cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature. This quick, at-a-glance reference helps you keep track of proper internal temperatures for all of your favorite meat dishes.

• Hamburgers: 160°F
• Hot dogs: 165°F or until steaming hot
• Chicken: 165°F
• Bratwurst: 160°F to 165°F
• Pork (Ribs, Chops or Roast): 145°F
• Sausage:
• Uncooked, Ground Beef, Lamb, Pork or Veal 160°F
• Uncooked, Turkey and Chicken 165°F
• Precooked 165°F

Download the Safe Grilling Guide for all your barbecue favorites, and visit www.homefoodsafety.org for more information on preventing food poisoning in the home.

SOURCE: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics