My husband tells me there is a consumer report out on all the food chains.  Apparently Costco is best and Walmart is worst.  I did not have to buy the mag to tell me that.  But, who knows, I am getting the whole report tomorrow.  Has anyone read it?

Adding Whole Grain to your Diet

Adding Whole Grain to your Diet

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. If detected early, colorectal cancer can be more easily and successfully treated.

Colorectal Cancer Prevention

• Be physically active for 30 minutes, at least 5 days a week.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Don't smoke. If you do smoke, quit.
• If you drink alcohol, have no more than one drink a day if you are a woman or two drinks a day if you're a man.
• Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to help you get and stay healthy.
• Eat less red meat and cut out processed meat.

Leap Year 2012

Take a leap and Try something New.....

Well on Leap day, I took advantage and discovered something delicious and new - new Honey nut flavored Quaker Oatmeal squares!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially one that is filled with whole grains. That is why I am so fond of my new discovery. A single serving has 46 grams of whole grains, 96% of your minimum daily recommendation!

Breakfast Ideas ?

Well, I think I have been consuming the same breakfast for the last 2-3  months - 2 long shots of espresso with cream , orange and 2 vitaTops. Ready for a change! Any suggestions out there? Help! BTW, if you have not heard of or tried these vitaTops before, they are pretty good. . One muffin top has only 100 calories, 9 grams of fiber and 4 grams protein.My favorite is the blue bran and banana nut! You can find them in the freezer section of your grocery store.

I just read something about dark chocolate.  Any excuse you know....to eat chocolate.

Mining the riches of dark chocolate in this month's edition of Today's Dietitian.  To make a long story short, the darker the chocolate, the more bitter the taste, and the more healthful it is for the heart.

I always buy 70% cocoa or more.  

Still looking up that slow cooker

Did not make it to Bed Bath today to buy the slow cooker.  But there is always tomorrow.

Stocked up at Publix on Chobani yogurt.  Passion fruit and blood orange are my new favorite flavors.  Its a great low calorie snack and high in protein.  Love to eat it post work out!