tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91772932628130415232024-03-21T17:12:32.696-06:00Step Ahead NutritionMy thoughts on nutrition, food, travel, our food supply and restaurant trends. Check out my business page:
www.stepaheadnutrition.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-61892911627030138362014-09-02T14:44:00.000-06:002014-09-02T14:44:20.617-06:00Why Attend IFBC?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As I am navigating the fields of writing my own blog (again) and for writing articles on other websites, I am challenged with keeping up on the latest blogging, online writing, SEO, photographing steps that the best writers are using. Maybe you are too...... how can you set yourself apart from the sea of information on the web? What are some writing or social media skills you would like to improve?<br />
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Online writing is an ebb and flow process for me.....it's constantly finding the balance of making money writing for other websites, and also balancing my own writing for my business and pursuits. I hope to grow in consistency and balance with writing. What better way to get re-inspired than go to a food blogging conference in Seattle?<br />
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<a href="http://www.foodista.com/ifbc" target="_blank">IFBC</a>, International Food Blogger Conference, is one of the most organized, beneficial, swag giving conferences I have been too. I haven't been in a few years, but I am excited to be returning this month for some fun some, writing tips and to re-set my focus.<br />
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With <a href="http://www.foodista.com/ifbc2014/agenda" target="_blank">award winning authors and photographers</a> leading the information sessions and sponsors like <a href="http://www.noosayoghurt.com/" target="_blank">Noosa Yogurt</a> and a Taste of Seattle Gourmet Food Fair, you can imagine the quality of food and information you can take advantage of.<br />
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As with any conference, it's all about applying what you learn afterwards, and that's what I truly hope to do after IFBC. Anyone else attending IFBC or on the fence about it? <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-51786240935197193282012-12-17T16:04:00.000-07:002012-12-17T16:14:30.619-07:00Brown Rice Pudding and Brown Rice Energy Bars<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ever had a season where you feel unmotivated? Well, it's been almost 2 months since I wrote a blog. Oooppsss.......</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Seems when a person has other writing obligations that they get paid for, their own blog gets left in the dust. Feeling the wheels turning again though. Maybe it's the holidays, extra time on my hands with finals done, early anticipation of New Years resolutions or maybe it was just the brown rice. Yes, I think it was the rice. How can that motivate a dietitian/writer/food lover? Good question. When you turn "plain" brown rice into something delicious and unique like protein pudding. Or using them as energy bars. I love bars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Let's say you make something the night before, like a stir fry, and have extra leftover brown rice. What can you do with besides use it for leftovers? You can use it for these 2 recipes! If you don't have pre-cooked brown rice on hand, <a href="http://www.hinode.us/" target="_blank">Hinode Rice</a> has a brown rice microwavable pouch that is really convenient and super fast. I however used their sprouted brown rice for these recipes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">OK to start with, rice pudding is not on my list of favorite foods. It's often too sweet for my taste and can be heavy. However, the recipe below adds protein powder, <a href="http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/healthy-eating/the-powerful-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds.php#.T0uszde1FBA.t" target="_blank">chia seeds</a>, fruit and NO ADDED SUGAR. It's also <u>gluten free, dairy free</u>, vegetarian, good source of fiber and omega 3's, antioxidants and healthy balance of carbs and protein. Rock on. Great for the kids, mornings, hot, cold or post workout.</span><br />
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2 cups unsweetened soy or almond milk<br />
1/4 c dried or fresh fruit, more for garnish (I used fresh pomegranate) <br />
1 tsp organic vanilla extract</span></div>
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1 scoop protein powder </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">-Use fresh berries and add some fresh mint leaves</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">-Use chocolate protein powder, add in fresh minced ginger </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Brown Rice Energy Bars</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bars can be a quick snack on the go. However, packaged bars can be expensive and filled with extra sugar, preservatives and artificial ingredients. This bar is high fiber, good source of healthy fats and complex carbohydrates. These bars are also <u>gluten free</u>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ingredients</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 c cooked
brown rice</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2/3 c toasted
coconut flakes*</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">½ c nut
butter</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">½ c ground
flaxseed</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/4 c
chocolate chips </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/3 c honey</span></div>
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nuts</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">¼ c dried
fruit (I used dried cherries)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 tsp vanilla
extract</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 tsp ground
cinnamon</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-15289626423040816862012-09-28T16:51:00.000-06:002012-09-28T16:51:28.105-06:00Homemade Apple Chips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What do you do with a bunch of potatoes, carrots, Swiss chard, beets and apples? I received all of these with my bi-weekly delivery of organic fruits and veggies through <a href="http://www.milehighorganics.com/home.php" target="_blank">Mile High Organics</a> this week. I contemplated how I wanted to use up the apples.......apple crisp, apple pie, bread? I love eating apples, but I didn't want them to go bad before I could go through them all. Then I came across an article from <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/21/fruit-and-vegetable-chips_n_1900923.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003#slide=1547522" target="_blank">Huffington Post- fruit and vegetable chip recipes</a> and saw a recipe for homemade apple chips. Super easy and healthy. My mind was made up!<br />
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The recipe I used was from <a href="http://leannebakes.blogspot.com/2012/02/spiced-apple-chips.html" target="_blank">Leanne Bakes Blog Spiced Apple Chips</a>. All you need is apples and ground cinnamon/nutmeg. No added sugar or oils! Here's the recipe from Leanne.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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<li>Any kind of apple, up to you how much (I used about 8 Jonathan apples) </li>
<li>Cinnamon to sprinkle</li>
<li>Nutmeg to sprinkle (I didn't use any just because I didn't have any) </li>
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Directions:<br />
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<li>Preheat oven to 220F, and line two large baking pans with parchment paper.</li>
<li>Using a knife or a mandolin, slice apples as thin as possible. Lay them
side by side on a baking sheet, being careful not to overlap.</li>
<li>Gently and carefully sprinkle a thin coating of cinnamon on the chips, and follow with a light dusting of nutmeg. (Some of mine got a lot of cinnamon......and some not so much. It's ok if they're not equal!)</li>
<li>Bake for one hour, flip the slices, and bake for one hour more. Place on a wire cooling rack. Chips will crisp up as they cool.</li>
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I also made chips out of the potatoes, carrots and beets. I am on a roll. Up next is Swiss chard!<br />
You can make "chips" out of just about any starchy veggie or fruit. I added some spices to the potatoes and carrots to add some flavor. I never thought about making apple or beet chips......try something you have not thought of before. I already used the potato, beet and carrot chips with a butternut squash hummus; it was a delicious combination!<br />
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There are lots of things I LOVE about fall, and one of them is drinking delicious hot drinks while the air has a slight chill. I drink plain tea all the time, and I am even starting to (gasp) drink more coffee too.<br />
One of my favorite specialty drinks is chai tea. Spicy, sweet and delicious. There are many variations of chai, some more sweet, some more spicy. Some taste authentic, some taste fake or too sweet. There's a relatively new company, <a href="http://www.tipuschai.com/" target="_blank">Tipu's chai</a>, that makes some AMAZING chai blends. Bipin Patel, the founder of Tipu's, knows chai. He grew up in Uganda with his Indian family, and his grandmother from Gujarat, India made traditional Indian food and masala chai for his family. He now lives with his own family in Montana and makes chai products based on his grandmother's recipe.<br />
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Tipu's chai offers many different kinds of chai that you can <a href="http://www.shop.tipuschai.com/" target="_blank">order on their website</a> or find a store/coffee shop that sells it. I tried 3 varieties of Tipu's: <a href="http://www.shop.tipuschai.com/products/chai-now#/products/chai-now" target="_blank">Chai now- all you need is water</a>, <a href="http://www.shop.tipuschai.com/products/chai-now#/products/chai-now-black" target="_blank">Chai now-the simple life</a> and <a href="http://www.shop.tipuschai.com/products/chai-now#/products/chai-now-sweet-spicy" target="_blank">Chai now- sweet and spicy</a>. All 3 were in a powder form that needed just water and/or milk. One thing that I like about Tipu's is they use organic, quality ingredients. There are no artificial ingredients, and you can taste the quality. You can <a href="http://www.tipuschai.com/buy-our-chai/store-locations#store-locations-page" target="_blank">find Tipu's</a> all over the country. Denver/Boulder peeps- it is sold at Whole Foods and Vitamin Cottage! Check it out. <br />
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<b>Chai Now: All you need is water </b><br />
This flavor was most like a latte, and very good. It is made with Indian tea, spices, organic evaporated cane juice and non-GMO soy milk powder. Since it has soy milk powder, you can still get a latte like consistency even though you only add water. I thought it was a great blend of sweet and spice! I think this one was my favorite.<br />
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<b>Chai Now: The simple Life</b><br />
This chai has just Indian microground tea and spices. There is no sweeteners added. It is recommended to add to a mix of water and milk with your own sweetener. I used honey for a sweetener, and I used mostly water with about 2 oz of soy milk for this blend. For me, this was the least sweet of the 3 flavors. I personally liked the control of adding my own amount of sweetness and being able to choose what sweetener I wanted. I want to experiment with stevia or truvia next time to see how sugar free sweeteners work with this blend.<br />
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<b>Chai Now: Sweet and Spicy</b><br />
This is similar to all you need is water flavor, but it doesn't have soy milk powder. If you are a chai connoisseur and like to blend your own amount of water and milk, this would be a great mix to do this with. If you want to keep it simple and just use water, chai now all you need is water is the better option.<br />
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<b>Health benefits of chai</b><br />
Chai offers more than just a delicious taste and has awesome some <a href="http://chai.com/health.html" target="_blank">nutrition highlights</a>. The tea leaves are packed with antioxidants, and may help lower cancer risk. Spices added like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and nutmeg have been used for centuries for their health proponents. They are thought to be beneficial for boosting the immune system and helping with some digestion problems.<br />
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Bottoms up to the chai! Sweet, spicy and healthy. Note some chai drinks can be high in sugar. Choosing mixes or drinks that you can add your own sweetener, like Chai Now: the simple life, can cut down on sugar amount. You can also use less amount of the chai mix and combine with more water/milk than recommended, depending on taste preferences.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-4278449613821158212012-09-09T15:52:00.003-06:002012-09-09T15:52:44.995-06:00Ragnar Relay: How Do you eat during a 24+hr running relay?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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27 hours, 12 people, two 15 passenger vans, 189 miles of continuous running at altitude from Breckenridge to Vail to Aspen. Sound crazy? It was. It was also exhilarating, exhausting, amazing, beautiful, and soooo much fun! I just completed the <a href="http://ragnarrelay.com/race/colorado" target="_blank">Ragnar Relay in Colorado</a> with my team, Last Call. We all had 3 legs of the relay and ran from 8:30am September 7th 2012 to 11:30am September 8th 2012. Everyone on the team was super awesome, and we ended up getting second place in our division and 18th over all out of at least 160 teams! <br />
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How in the world do you prepare for an event like this? (You may also be asking WHY you would ever want to do this! It was an amazing experience, I promise! The trick is having an awesome team.) Training depends on the length of your total mileage, as everyone had different amounts of running to do. I had 20.1 miles total for my 3 legs which was the longest. It also depends where you are starting at in your fitness level and how long you have to train.<br />
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Another question: what do you bring to eat on an event like this? That is tricky. Running 3 times within 24 hours makes food/drink intake a lot more complicated than training just one time a day. What can you eat that can sit in a van or cooler all day and will re-fuel you throughout the relay? This of course fascinates me since I am a dietitian. There was probably no 2 people in the entire event that ate or drank the same things. I know the concepts of sports nutrition and recovery, as well as nutrient timing and metabolic efficiency. However, maybe much to the shock and dismay of some, I didn't always practice what I preach.<br />
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What I went into the race with (knowing I was not going to eat it all but wanted options):<br />
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<li>2 bananas</li>
<li>1/2 cup oatmeal with a scoop of protein powder</li>
<li>Dried figs</li>
<li>Nut and berry trail mix</li>
<li>2 apples</li>
<li>Kind nut/protein bars</li>
<li>1 Lara bar</li>
<li>1 <a href="http://breezebars.com/" target="_blank">Breeze Bar</a> </li>
<li>2 packets of <a href="http://www.justinsnutbutter.com/" target="_blank">Justin's nut butter</a></li>
<li>1 almond butter and banana sandwich</li>
<li>1 container of Greek yogurt</li>
<li>1 small scoop of <a href="http://stepaheadnutrition.blogspot.com/2012/07/chia-seed-protein-pudding.html" target="_blank">chia seed protein pudding</a></li>
<li>4 <a href="http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-no-bake-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-balls/" target="_blank">no bake peanut butter cookie balls</a></li>
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I ate regular breakfast and lunch with my food I brought before and after my run at 12pm (8.8 miles). I also drank about 8oz of sports drink afterwards. I had a dinner of oatmeal and protein powder mixed together plus a banana and nut butter around 5:30pm. I ran next at 10pm (suppose to 4.6 but ended up being 3.6 miles). I snacked a little on bars after my late night run, but I wasn't hungry to eat something substantial after that. For my 6am run (6.7 miles), I didn't eat much before, but I was hungry a few hours after. I didn't eat all my food, but I was glad to have all my options. <br />
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The rest of that day and into the next day, I didn't eat much. I just didn't have an appetite. I know that is a critical time for muscle recovery, but I couldn't do it. As another nutritionist on my team and I were talking about this, we decided you just have to do the best you can. Sometimes it's not perfect or what you know it should be, but it's ok in the end.<br />
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We had people on our team that ate almost nothing and drank diet coke, people who ate meals plus good servings of snacks in between runs, some focusing on a paleo foods only and lots of variance in between. Some people ate gels on their runs, some didn't take anything. Everyone is so different; yet we all accomplished our goal. <br />
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The human body is fascinating. It can endure a lot. Everyone is different. If your nutrition isn't perfect, you'll still be ok. Some people were recovering from injuries, some people got lost on their running legs, and some runs it took a lot of mental coaching to get through or get excited about. I think this experience confirmed running is mostly mental; your body can push through more than what you think it can. <br />
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If you are a runner and haven't done a relay like this before, I'd encourage you to do it! If you want more information on sports nutrition, I know some awesome sports dietitians that are full of practical advice. Check out <a href="http://www.fuel4mance.com/" target="_blank">Fuel4mance</a> for more information. Also, if you're not perfect in something that you are technically "an expert" in, give yourself a break and ENJOY the experience!<br />
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Restaurants like <a href="http://www.besaws.com/" target="_blank">Besaw's</a> in Portland's Northwest side are one of a kind and a rarity these days in more ways than one. Not only is there the original 1903 bar in the restaurant, but their use of local ingredients is quite impressive. I was fortunate to visit there for breakfast while in town for the <a href="http://www.foodista.com/ifbc2012" target="_blank">International Food Blogger's Conference</a>. Besaw's was first opened in 1903, and with the same original bar in the restaurant, it feels a little like stepping back in time. The short version on the <a href="http://www.besaws.com/core/about/" target="_blank">history of Besaw's</a> is it started as a bar back in the turn of the century and food was added on the menu after Mr. Liberty sold his share of the company to Mr. Besaw. <br />
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Besaw's is committed to being a sustainable, locally sourced restaurant. They use as much local food as possible. They even have a garden in the back of the restaurant, use local, grass fed beef, local cage free eggs and 100% hormone free dairy. It doesn't get much better than that! They make their own marionberry jam which is delicious on their sourdough toast. As a ketchup lover, I was a big fan of their in house made ketchup too. <br />
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For breakfast, they have a wide selection of dishes. I love egg dishes when going out to breakfast, so I decided to order 2 egg breakfast that comes with sourdough toast and garlic rosemary potatoes. I ordered a side of seasonal vegetables not knowing what I would get. I was pleasantly surprised when a plate full of broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini and onions came back. Some people may turn their nose up at eating a side of broccoli and cauliflower for breakfast, but I was delighted! They were well seasoned, not overly cooked and added some color to my egg plate.<br />
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Sure you can put non-traditional vegetables in an omelet. But what about just as a side dish? I was challenged to start using different veggies for brekafast more on my own. Would you do it or do you associate certain vegetables as lunch/dinner only? Mad props to Besaw's for serving delicious, local, out of the box meals. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-87343536349217966662012-08-21T12:43:00.000-06:002012-08-21T12:43:07.636-06:00What is Food Styling?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yesterday my roommate and I took a tour of <a href="http://soudersstudios.com/" target="_blank">Souders Studios</a> in Golden, CO. This studio photographs food and beverages for different restaurants, food companies, cookbooks and beverages companies. Companies like Red Robin, Max and Erma's, Atkins and many others use Souder Studios. We got to see their high end equipment and some of their finished products. Everything was very professional, creative and beautiful! It was so fun! Yesterday they were taking pictures of Atkins bars. Even simple shots with these bars can entail a lot of detail and adjusting!<br />
Do you love food? Do you love taking pictures of food? You can spot a foodie if someone is always posting pictures of food on instagram, facebook or twitter. Food styling is actually a profession that merges photography and cooking. At Souders, they had professional expertise on both ends. They have a professional chef, <a href="http://www.stephenshern.com/" target="_blank">Stephen Shern</a>, that cooks food and photographers <a href="http://soudersstudios.com/the-photographer.php" target="_blank">Rick</a>, Robin and John. They offer <a href="http://soudersstudios.com/studio-facilities.php" target="_blank">tours</a>, and you can see pictures of their studio on Souder website.<br />
If you want some practical tips you can incorporate in your own food photography, desserts for breakfast has an article on <a href="http://www.dessertsforbreakfast.com/2012/06/current-food-photography-styles-and.html" target="_blank">current food photography styles and trends</a>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-86572619865726262922012-08-18T16:53:00.000-06:002012-08-18T16:53:13.379-06:00Healthy Chocolate Berry Pudding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Do you like the consistency of pudding and gel foods? A pudding recipe I love is <a href="http://stepaheadnutrition.blogspot.com/2012/07/chia-seed-protein-pudding.html" target="_blank">chocolate chia seed protein pudding</a>. I'm also a fan of putting chia seeds in drinks (water to tea to smoothies) so that it forms a gel like consistency. What about you? I have another recipe for a delicious pudding that I LOVE! This one is chocolate
pudding and would also be great for kids. Unlike the boxed kind in the
store, there are no artificial ingredients, it is high in fiber,
vitamins and minerals and protein. It is loaded with fruits, so no need for extra sugar. The recipe is from <a href="http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-raw-chocolate-berry-pudding/" target="_blank">One Green Planet's Raw Chocolate Berry Pudding</a>.<br />
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<li>1 banana</li>
<li>1 large handful frozen strawberries</li>
<li>1 large handful blueberries</li>
<li>3-5 dates or prunes (I used prunes)</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon sea salt</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li>2 tablespoons cacao</li>
<li>1/4 cup non-dairy milk (or more, add as needed) (I used soy)</li>
<li>1 tablespoon nut butter/coconut oil to make it creamy</li>
<li>1 scoop chocolate protein powder (My optional addition)</li>
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Another favorite pudding recipe is a <a href="https://turkishcuisine.wordpress.com/2011/04/02/gum-mastic-pudding-sakizli-muhallebi/" target="_blank">Turkish gum pudding</a>. I was lucky enough to have it in Istanbul, and it was so good! Although not as healthy ;-).<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-21517567244680177402012-08-13T09:09:00.000-06:002012-08-13T09:09:05.192-06:00Nutrition Labeling Current Trends: Helpful or Harmful?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Do you look at nutrition labels when grocery shopping? Most of us who are health conscious do. I know I am always looking at the nutrition facts even for foods that I know I don't want. What factors are important to you when buying food? Ingredients, calories, fat, sugar, fiber, protein? According to research in 2007-2012 from the European Food Information Council cited in www.foodnavigator.com, <a href="http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Price-taste-and-brand-overrule-nutrition-labelling" target="_blank">price, taste and brand over rule nutrition labeling</a>. The research suggests people know how to read a nutrition label but don't usually make food choices based on nutrition. Instead, pricing, taste and brands are more of an influence for purchasing something. Food Navigator also notes that shopping in a hurry or feeling pressured makes us more likely to choose foods based on taste, price or brand over nutrition.<br />
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So how can people make more health conscious decisions, especially when in a hurry? What about health claims or eye catching nutrition symbols on packages? Many foods have colorful or stand out health claims or symbols on packaging. Consumers can just look for these symbols and be able to make healthier choices, right? Well, maybe not according to another European study from <i>Food Quality and Preference</i> cited in www.foodnavigator.com. <a href="http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Health-and-nutrition-labels-may-have-negative-impact-on-taste-expectation-Study" target="_blank">Nutrition claims may have a negative effect on perceived quality of food</a> according to their research findings. Researchers studied people's perception of a regular biscuit and a non-sugar biscuit. Information on the biscuit packaging had a strong influence on perception of how the biscuits were going to taste. <br />
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These 2 studies suggest we make decisions to buy food products based on price, taste and brand instead of nutritional quality. When foods have nutrition claims on the packaging, this may actually cause a more negative perception on sensory indicators like taste. Do you agree? These studies were done in Europe. Do you think the results would be different here in the US? <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-15345368988613857342012-07-28T13:18:00.000-06:002012-07-28T13:18:57.580-06:00What's Good About 100% Maple Syrup?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When you think of maple syrup, what comes to mind? Pancakes, french toast.....breakfast? Let's open up the horizons a bit as I did for this article. What's the reason we should want 100% pure maple syrup in our diet? Isn't it just full of sugar? Maybe. The kind that we typically use in the US is, but pure maple syrup has a lot of nutrition to offer. In fact, <a href="http://www.purecanadamaple.com/next-champion-food/" target="_blank">Canadian maple syrup may be the next super food</a>, according to researchers from the University of Rhode Island.<br />
The typical kind of syrup we use in the USA do not actually contain any pure maple syrup at all. They are often full of high fructose corn syrup. Eighty percent of maple syrup is produced in Canada. <a href="http://www.purecanadamaple.com/" target="_blank">Pure Canadian maple syrup</a>, which is very dark in color, is loaded with antioxidants- 54 different ones per 1/4 c serving! That is as much antioxidants in a raw tomato or broccoli. Pure maple syrup also has 100% Daily Value for manganese, 37% DV for riboflavin and 18% DV for zinc. It is also a good supply of calcium, potassium and zinc. It is naturally lower in sugar and calories compared to honey and corn syrup.<br />
Pure Canadian maple syrup can be a healthy part of an athlete's diet. Because it is high in minerals and electrolytes, pure maple syrup can be used before, during or after exercise for fuel and recovery. I tried out a few recipes using 100% maple syrup, and they were delicious!<br />
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<li>3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt</li>
<li>1/2 frozen banana, cut in chunks</li>
<li>1/2 cup cold water</li>
<li>1/4 cup quick-cooking oats</li>
<li>1/4 cup pure maple syrup</li>
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This shake was the right amount of sweetness, and it had a great texture. This would be good after a long run, bike or hike. Add a scoop of protein powder if you want more protein. <em> </em><br />
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<a href="http://www.purecanadamaple.com/maple-energy-squares-recipe/" target="_blank">Maple Energy Squares</a><br />
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<li>1/2 cup quick-cooking oats</li>
<li>1/2 cup non-fat dry milk</li>
<li>1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds</li>
<li>1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or you can use whole wheat or GF version)</li>
<li>2/3 cup pure maple syrup</li>
<li>2 large eggs</li>
<li>1/2 cup dried blueberries or cranberries</li>
<li>1/2 cup chopped dried apricots</li>
<li>1/2 cup sliced almonds</li>
<li>1/2 cup shredded coconut</li>
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Directions:<br />
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<li>Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking
spray. In a food processor, combine oats, dry milk, sunflower seeds,
flour, maple syrup and eggs. Puree until almost smooth, about 10
seconds. Stir in blueberries, apricots and almonds. Turn into prepared
pan. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are
golden brown and bars are set.</li>
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Yield: 16 squares<br />
Per Square: <em>300 calories, 45 g carbohydrate, 8 g protein, 10 g fat, 4 g fiber</em><br />
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These can be a great anytime snack. They are full of dried fruit and nuts- great combination with a touch of pure maple syrup.<br />
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There are many more <a href="http://www.purecanadamaple.com/maple-syrup-recipes/" target="_blank">maple syrup recipes</a> to try that look delicious and unique. Try adding maple syrup to recipes to get its nutritional benefits! Make sure to get 100% pure maple syrup at the store and not the fake stuff. Check ingredient labels to make sure syrup only contains maple syrup and not added sugars.<br />
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What's your favorite way to enjoy fresh picked <a href="http://www.choosecherries.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">cherries</a>? When I went back home to Michigan last week, I was able to go to the <a href="http://www.cherryfestival.org/" target="_blank">Cherry Festival</a> in Traverse City. I grew up in West Michigan, but I have never been to the festival before. I was so excited to go, and I was not disappointed! Cherry dishes and products were every where. Northern Michigan prides itself as one of the top cherry producers in the US. Even though the cherry crop was hit hard with adverse weather conditions earlier this spring, there was still lots of celebrating and cherries to go around. (Even if they were a lot more expensive than normal.) Cherries have many health benefits and can be used in a variety of dishes.<br />
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For lunch on Friday, I got to go to the <a href="http://prod1.agileticketing.net/WebSales/Pages/TicketSearchCriteria.aspx?evtInfo=45741%7E57a76806-191d-4710-ad8a-f894643aa61f&epguid=5e015916-0217-4022-95f5-b1a46fe5b02d&" target="_blank">Farm to Fork grand buffet</a>. We enjoyed the following dishes:<br />
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<li>Fresh fruit salad with dried cherries</li>
<li>Cherry Romaine mandarin salad</li>
<li>Wild rice with a cherry concentrate and dried cherries</li>
<li>Fresh Michigan white fish with a cherry butter sauce garnished with dried cherries</li>
<li>Roasted pork loin with a cherry brandy sauce</li>
<li>Cherry lemonade</li>
<li>Homemade cherry pie</li>
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I was happy to see local foods, like Michigan white fish, but I was hoping there would have been more fresh cherries used in the dishes along with other highlighted local ingredients. I'm guessing the extremely low harvest this year may have limited fresh cherry use. Incorporating dried or fresh cherries in things like salads, rice/pasta dishes, meat dishes and with vegetables can really add flavor and texture to dishes. Click here for more <a href="http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/betterRecipes.aspx" target="_blank">healthy cherry recipes</a>. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cinnamon Cherry Peanut Butter</td></tr>
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When walking around Traverse City, the local shops had cherry food products that you would not have thought of before. My personal favorite was <a href="http://www.naturallynutty.com/" target="_blank">Naturally Nutty</a>, a northern Michigan nut butter company that has a cinnamon cherry and chocolate cherry peanut butter and white chocolate cherry almond butter. Amazing flavor, and they also have flax and hemp seeds. You can<a href="http://www.naturallynutty.com/Products.html" target="_blank"> order Naturally Nutty</a> on the website if you don't live in northern Michigan. There were many other food products that looked delicious. Try adding cherries creatively to your favorite foods. What can you come up with?<br />
Some other fun products:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cherry Tortilla Chips</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cherry Pasta Sauce</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Triple Cherry Granola</td></tr>
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Besides tasting great, cherries offer a wide array of health benefits.<br />
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<li> Tart cherries are among the highest for antioxidant capacity</li>
<li>Anti-inflammatory. </li>
<li>Reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol </li>
<li>May improve sleep patterns</li>
<li>May aid in muscle recovery post exercise </li>
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<a href="http://www.choosecherries.com/health/go-red-instead.aspx" target="_blank">Choose Cherries suggests 1-2 servings of cherries</a> per day for health benefits, and a serving can consist of 1/2 c dried, 1 c frozen, 1 c juice or 2 tbsp juice concentrate.<br />
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Even though cherries may be harder to find this next year, try to stock up on this power house food. How will you use cherries in different ways?<br />
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Want an easy, tasty way to get chia seeds in your diet? Here is a recipe for Chia Seed Protein Pudding. It is high in protein, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids and a good source of iron and calcium. <a href="http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/healthy-eating/the-powerful-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds.php#.T0uszde1FBA.t" target="_blank">Chia seeds have many health benefits</a> including:<br />
-High in omega 3<br />
-High in protein<br />
-High in fiber<br />
-High in antioxidants<br />
The ancient Central Americans used chia seeds as a fuel source during physical activity, and chia seeds may have potential health benefits for athletes. These seeds absorb water and make a gel like substance. Make sure to have plenty of fluids when eating chia seeds because of this. The pudding used in this recipe has a high liquid content so the chia seeds can absorb the liquid. <br />
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<b>Chia Seed Protein Pudding</b><br />
Serves 4-5<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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<li>2-3 tbsp nut butter</li>
<li>1 tbsp cocoa powder</li>
<li>1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon</li>
<li>1/2 c chia seeds</li>
<li>2 c soy milk (note: can substitute other milks or water)</li>
<li>1-2 scoops protein powder </li>
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Directions:<br />
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<li>Combine nut butter, cocoa and cinnamon in a bowl until mixed. </li>
<li>Add remaining ingredients.</li>
<li>Stir continuously with a fork until well blended. It will be clumpy; try to break up most of them.</li>
<li>Put in refrigerator for at least an hour. Stir every 15-20 minutes for best results.</li>
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Nutrition information per seving:<br />
230 calories, 13 gm fat (2 gm saturated fat), 15gm carbohydrate, 11 gm fiber, 1 gm sugar, 16 gm protein. <br />
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I got this recipe from another sports dietitian friend, Dina Griffin, and altered slightly. I enjoy having a couple spoonfuls in the morning or through the afternoon for a little energy (typically not a full serving).<br />
For another great chia pudding recipe, here's a <a href="http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-breakfast-parfait-with-oats-and-blueberry-pudding/" target="_blank">chia seed breakfast parfait</a> with fruit and oats. Looks tasty!<br />
Enjoy these tasty, healthy ways to enjoy chia seeds.<br />
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Want a cool summer drink that will help your digestive system, immune system, skin and possibly mental function? Look no further than making up some mocktails with <a href="http://www.goodbelly.com/" target="_blank">GoodBelly</a> probiotics! GoodBelly is in the refrigerated section of grocery stores and comes in many fruity flavors. They are all vegan and dairy free. Probiotics help the body in many ways; they are tiny good bacteria that live in your large intestine. In fact, the average adult has about 3-6 lbs worth of these bacteria- WOAH!<br />
Check out an article I wrote on GoodBelly in Eat, Drink Boulder that gives more insight on probiotics- <a href="http://eatdrinkboulder.com/2012/05/29/whats-so-good-about-good-belly/" target="_blank">What's so good about GoodBelly</a>? Never had GoodBelly? You can try <a href="http://www.goodbelly.com/community/12-day-challenge/?loc=call-to-action" target="_blank">GoodBelly's 12 day challenge</a>. Get free coupons to see of you notice a difference after 12 days of using GoodBelly. <br />
NPR also did a story on the effects of <a href="https://www.npr.org/2011/09/02/140146780/probiotic-bacteria-chill-out-anxious-mice" target="_blank">probiotics in mice</a>. What they found was mice who were given probiotics swam longer than mice who had no probiotics. What does this mean? Bacteria in our gut may affect brain function. Probiotics MAY also affect athletic performance, but this is something that more research needs to be done.<br />
Here are some recipes for mocktails with GoodBelly. A tasty way to get some probiotic goodness! I think they are all delicious, especially the Iced Mango Ginger Green Tea. Adjust amounts of ingredients according to taste.<br />
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-50714870363259162012-06-26T08:09:00.000-06:002012-06-26T08:09:17.339-06:00Low Sugar and High Protein Cookies- They Do Exist!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What treat do you grab when you're craving something sweet? What about the harder to come by typical "comfort" food that's actually healthy? Well friends, good news! <a href="http://www.zestbrands.com/default.html" target="_blank">Zest brands</a> has a variety of cookies and cakes that have nutrient dense, quality ingredients that taste amazing! Perfect for a healthy snack.<br />
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Why try them?<br />
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<li>Simple, real ingredients. No chemicals. No flour or sugar. For instance, in the almond lemon coconut cookie, the ingredients are: almonds, coconut oil, agave, coconut, lemon, vanilla and lemon extract, baking soda and salt. Can't get much simpler than that.</li>
<li>The base of their products is almonds. These sweets are actually low in sugar, about 4 gm per cookie- who would have thought of such a thing? </li>
<li>Zest foods will fit into almost any diet plan. They are gluten free, antioxidant rich, free of trans fat, low carbohydrate, dairy, soy and corn free, high in fiber and plenty of vegan options. That covers a lot of bases. Note however, they do not claim to be low calorie. One cookie contains about 300 calories. I often will eat half or less of a cookie at a time. Not only does this bring down the calories, but this way they last longer too!</li>
<li>They taste good, and you can feel good about the ingredients that you are putting in your body. My new favorite is the Shortbread Sandie.....yummmmmm!</li>
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Zest Brands are relatively new but advancing fast and furious. They can be found in many <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a> locations in Colorado and some other specialty places. They are quickly expanding so check <a href="http://www.zestbrands.com/Store-Locator.html" target="_blank">Zest locations</a> for where they are growing to. You can also <a href="http://www.zestbrands.com/Order-Online.html" target="_blank">order online</a>.<br />
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Flavors include:<br />
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<li>Lemon coconut cookie</li>
<li>Ginger chocolate cookie</li>
<li>Almond cherry cookie</li>
<li>Shortbread sandie cookie</li>
<li>Almond Lemon coffee cake</li>
<li> Almond chocolate coconut cake</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almond Cherry is vegan!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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You can also make some cookies at home that don't have extra sugar or use flour. I often make these <a href="http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-no-bake-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-balls/" target="_blank">no bake cookie balls</a> from One Green Planet. I use almonds instead of peanuts, but you can use any nuts you have on hand. Along with some dark chocolate chips, add dried cherries or blueberries for some extra nutrition. <br />
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-23177550609006038762012-06-24T17:00:00.000-06:002012-06-24T17:02:25.755-06:00The Food at a Fitness Conference<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As part of all conferences or trade shows, there is the mandatory schwag*(see disclaimer note at the bottom) and free
samples. I know that we really all love this part of conferences or expos, don't we? We love free stuff, especially when we know it's good for us, right? At a fitness conference, you better believe all the food vendors giving out samples and food were considered a "healthy" food. Which food products represent at a fitness conference? <br />
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The <a href="http://fitnessbloggersconference.org/" target="_blank">Fitness and Health Bloggers Conference</a> was at the brand new <a href="http://www.anschutzwellness.com/" target="_blank">Anshutz Health and Wellness Center</a> on University of Colorado Medical Campus. I had the privilege of attending and meeting some amazing other health/fitness bloggers, and we learned a lot of new information. We got to hear from some of the top researchers in the field on health, nutrition and exercise topics, take fun fitness classes (I took zumba for the first time) and get a tour of the facility. The other highlight, for me, was checking out the food vendors :). <br />
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Which conferences or trade shows have you been to that you enjoyed the extra "perks"? I have to say, some of the TOP samples/swag from conferences I have been to include the annual American Dietetics Association conference (now <a href="http://www.eatright.org/" target="_blank">Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</a>) and the expo at the Boston marathon. My friend and I went 2-3 days to this expo because there was so much. Do you go crazy at these events and take as much as you can? I certainly have done that before, but I think it as common conference courtesy to take 1 (maybe 2) samples from a company. The exception is if the company is asking participants or voluntarily gives away extra amounts of a product. For instance, at this conference, <a href="http://www.driscolls.com/index.php" target="_blank">Driscoll's Berries</a> was handing out multiple containers of berries to us, as they had a lot of extra. Score!<br />
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Some of these companies you might not have heard of, but they deserve some recognition! Here's who represented some healthy food and samples at the fitness conference:<br />
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<li>As mentioned above, Driscoll's berries gave us samples of lovely strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Berries are a power house of vitamins, phytochemicals, fiber and taste delicious! What's not to love about berries? How can you get more berries in your diet? </li>
<li>In the mornings, the berries were often paired with <a href="http://www.betterwheyoflife.com/" target="_blank">Better Whey of Life</a> Greek yogurt. This yogurt was high in protein, providing about 17 grams in fact and 4gm sugar in the plain. It tasted great and comes in a variety of flavors. And, <a href="http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v34/n7/abs/ijo20103a.html" target="_blank">research linking protein at breakfast</a> shows that eating protein in the morning may help lower appetite the rest of the day. </li>
<li>Attune Foods featured whole grain cereals like Erewhon's Gluten Free Cereals and high fiber Uncle Sam cereal. Tasty crunch with the yogurt!</li>
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<li><a href="http://lovegrownfoods.com/" target="_blank">Love Grown Foods</a> gets a Colorado shout out! They are locally produced, made with real quality ingredients and not overly sweet. They are also gluten free! A must try if you haven't had them. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.choosecherries.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">Cherries</a> represented and made us some AMAZING <a href="http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/Red_Recharger_Smoothie_830.aspx" target="_blank">cherry smoothies</a>, juice and dried cherries. Did you know tart cherries have anti-inflammatory benefits? They are also packed with anti-oxidants. Check out the <a href="http://www.choosecherries.com/redrecovery/index.html" target="_blank">red recovery routine</a> to see how drinking cherry juice may help you with pain management in workouts. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvQX8RnWnnJzUglPg98fkchSoIIFPVczXZPlYmtA-Ti-ilEKx1RXi6wG5slH1H8fRrs2vCVkFu8hi9z0RM1MOWQlbomjzu1qUPok-Mj8hlXnhuyafugI7QprO1BrGq7t6GvczJKDPTlTy/s1600/header_cherrylogo.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.goodnessknows.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Goodness Knows</a> is a snack bar that uses real dried fruit, nuts, whole grains and some dark chocolate. A serving of Goodness Knows provides 200mg of cocoa flavanols, which may help our bodies circulate oxygen better. These bars can be ordered online or in some Colorado locations. They are going to release some new flavors this fall- stay tuned! </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.purecanadamaple.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Maple Syrup</a>- this stuff is the real deal, and can be a good addition to a pre or post workout snack. Did you know it has over 54 antioxidants and a source for many minerals? I didn't- that's sweet! It can easily be added into a smoothie or yogurt.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.gotchocolatemilk.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate Milk</a>- one of the most perfect post exercise recovery snacks. Why? It has a ratio of carbohydrates to protein that is optimal for muscle recovery. Make sure to choose a low fat kind and 8-12 oz is a typical serving. You can get <a href="http://www.gotchocolatemilk.com/getsponsored" target="_blank">sponsored as a chocolate milk athlete</a> too!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.smartfood.com/index.html" target="_blank">Smart Foods</a> also provided bags of chips for us to try. They have multi-grain cinnamon chips, garlic tomato basil hummus chips and other flavors. These were good....use with caution. You can eat a lot without realizing!</li>
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These are companies that feel confident representing at a fitness conference. Check them out; they all have some good health benefits! Make sure to thank healthy companies that give out samples to us at various events. We need to promote healthy food companies, agree?<br />
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(Note: schwag in this post refers to promotional items gotten at trade
shows, NOT the definition from urban.com of low grade marijuana ;) </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-66827106752655183112012-01-03T19:11:00.000-07:002012-01-03T19:11:19.233-07:00Breakfast Nachos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I have to admit, I did not come up with this creation. The credit all goes to my brother-in-law for this concoction. Who knew nachos would be great for breakfast? The combination of tortilla chips, eggs, peppers, cheese and chicken mango sausage worked together to make this a tasty, creative dish.<br />
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Start by layering tortilla chips on a plate as normal for the basis of nachos. Top with shredded cheese.<br />
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Scramble eggs with various additions such as peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc. <br />
This recipe was also made with <a href="http://www.livingtraderjoes.com/todays-sample-mango-chicken-sausages/">chicken mango sausage</a> from Trader Joe's. I'm not a sausage lover at all, but the chicken mango sausage on this added a nice flavor variation. The bro-in-law just cut up the sausage and sauteed til it was done.<br />
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Now you can just add the scrambled eggs and other toppings on top to complete the dish.<br />
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Next time, I'd like to use the following:<br />
-Blue corn tortilla chips <br />
-Use peppers, spinach and onions with the eggs<br />
-Top with fresh tomato<br />
-Add avocado/guacamole and black beans<br />
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And of course..... salsa!<br />
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YUM. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-29710671883349564762011-12-15T20:41:00.000-07:002011-12-15T20:41:05.176-07:00Tasty Turkish Dishes (Part 2)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This post is a little late and is a continuation from my last one about my trip to Turkey. I was there December 2-9th, then came back to Kuwait. I left Kuwait December 12th to come back to the US. So, now I actually have some time to put this together. It was weird to leave Kuwait and come back to this side of the world again, but I am happy to be back home. I hope to do more international traveling again soon ;-).<br />
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Here are a few pictures that show some of the traditional dishes:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOirdL2ZSRmR06e1cCX2zOY1-G5oV0dC4jjJ-XjfaFy4sek27LgZy9ga4F8WOn0ZxWfy-7JhHWJUAoJng5Cro0JI6oI9QExJjs6X98eJdV3XC3xoCEZzwGmYp8Q6_gb3dKsCL6xrWR4O4/s1600/DSC06089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOirdL2ZSRmR06e1cCX2zOY1-G5oV0dC4jjJ-XjfaFy4sek27LgZy9ga4F8WOn0ZxWfy-7JhHWJUAoJng5Cro0JI6oI9QExJjs6X98eJdV3XC3xoCEZzwGmYp8Q6_gb3dKsCL6xrWR4O4/s320/DSC06089.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>These dishes are traditional dishes that were tasty, but quite heavy. The Turkish spices and unique way of cooking these meats can not be found any where else. I honestly can't remember what they are called, but they are somewhere on the menu below :-). <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1YIHmppnr0Tn_y6Bj2Nd-p6KYURtZp6E83h5ePSCfbb2Eo-C-2oD2rQMApIjWC7AOQOoC64rAC2g-hxHP9MPypOe8teNk2qlIwAy9-uFSUdeJLKcf-b3DS4X8sM6uXxkWe87xW1cLnnnp/s1600/DSC06087+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1YIHmppnr0Tn_y6Bj2Nd-p6KYURtZp6E83h5ePSCfbb2Eo-C-2oD2rQMApIjWC7AOQOoC64rAC2g-hxHP9MPypOe8teNk2qlIwAy9-uFSUdeJLKcf-b3DS4X8sM6uXxkWe87xW1cLnnnp/s320/DSC06087+-+Copy.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Another popular beef Turkish dish is their dumplings. Topping the dumplings is yogurt (often served with many dishes) and a tomato paste. Along side is a salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qSITz4sG7ivZ0XOK5k6ozAsYcDssBjM7u4z3xGwPX6YXi7SuZhUrFatndst9utg_zyfcaPx8EC-YHIX2HqgOAue585r8o5J6drhiZAng5WQRVHKH_pdt8Xtrfi2Z-_8JqO2R2BgqfJG-/s1600/DSC06149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2qSITz4sG7ivZ0XOK5k6ozAsYcDssBjM7u4z3xGwPX6YXi7SuZhUrFatndst9utg_zyfcaPx8EC-YHIX2HqgOAue585r8o5J6drhiZAng5WQRVHKH_pdt8Xtrfi2Z-_8JqO2R2BgqfJG-/s320/DSC06149.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>These dolmas (grape leaves stuffed with rice and seasonings) were the best ones I have ever tasted. Sooooo good!<br />
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Now let's talk breakfast. Turkish breakfast typically includes pastries, toast, cheeses, olives and of course tea. I was a little worried about trying these things for breakfast, especially olives. I don't like olives. I did try these ones though, and they were different than any olives I have tried. I actually liked the green ones! (The black were good too, but I liked the green ones better.)<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyMfAxkZhEIPJG2cgB4HNSaXAmNuG8vVBp-pWhBZ9J4JfJDMV_F2zDeucZRUmN_NOHsyUD0rUmWl6Vwmx9gsw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>This video shows kokorech being roasted. Kokorech is the intestines of a cow or sheep. Yes, I actually tried it after some convincing. I have to admit the spice flavorings were very tasty, but when I looked down at the meat, I kinda lost my appetite. Only 2 small bites. Most Turks love it though- even kids were lining up to eat this.<br />
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OK, first attempt at Turkish cuisine not so good. However, it dramatically improved after trying the roasted chestnuts! There are little stands of roasted chestnuts on what seems like every street corner in Istanbul. I had never tried roasted chestnuts before, and WOW they were so good. Chestnuts are popular in Turkish cuisine, and they also do a lot of sweets with chestnuts. After roasting, the chestnuts are "soaked" in a syrup like liquid so they become sweet. Then, they can be made into a paste like consistency and used in various desserts. I tried those as well, and they were also very delicious.<br />
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There were also so many fresh fruit and vegetable stands everywhere. So pretty to look at.<br />
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I spent a lot of time at the Maki Restaurant in Beirut. It was fun meeting some people there and having a lot of business dinner meetings ;). <br />
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</tbody></table>Every morning I would have manoosha (?spelling) for breakfast. Manoosha is very popular in Lebanon, and it was recommended to me to try. I loved it! It is a pita like bread drizzled with olive oil and topped with fresh zataar. Zataar is a delicious herb with a basil-ish, thyme like taste. It was very good! Pairing it with some cut vegetables and tea, I was very happy. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast! Manoosha</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table> Since there is such a strong French influence, French pastry shops were abundant every where. There were 2 close to my accommodation that I tried. I really don't have a strong sweet tooth, but OH. MY. Once you walk in these places, the desserts are so beautiful, you just have to try some of their creations. The French are of course known for being one of if not the top experts of desserts and pastries. The flavors and textures were so much fun. I forgot I was a dietitian...... just for a minute ;). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2 French bakeries</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These may or may not have been the only desserts we got.......</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I did enjoy some local healthy food too, like fruit. The fresh grapes from the mountains of Lebanon were quite possibly the best grapes I've eaten! So, all in all it was great trip and hopefully will be able to go back sometime. Here are some more scenery pictures.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful view by the sea</td></tr>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04987882794948095701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9177293262813041523.post-4513267139041888142011-10-11T02:03:00.000-06:002011-10-11T02:03:46.031-06:00B + F Burgers and the Boardwalk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEv2EWouXCOgHtLXOVEgaXI-yu3D2c_wEf-j62BWnsL22GOBkGB4juUMWFAFA2Sat-FwWSj-Nsl8bE0mntKxOwE6vYPEP5u8tLfrzvzhTwQ3VqoPy5jfOiczXGQkWqBNfsWVK1FXZhU3h/s1600/DSC02289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEv2EWouXCOgHtLXOVEgaXI-yu3D2c_wEf-j62BWnsL22GOBkGB4juUMWFAFA2Sat-FwWSj-Nsl8bE0mntKxOwE6vYPEP5u8tLfrzvzhTwQ3VqoPy5jfOiczXGQkWqBNfsWVK1FXZhU3h/s320/DSC02289.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Wow, I have been in Kuwait for a month already! For those who commented on my first post, I appreciate hearing from you. A lot of people asked about running/exercising here. I usually run at least once a day, sometimes twice. There is a board walk on the Persian Gulf that is about 1 block away from my flat that is gorgeous during sunrise or sunset with a breeze coming off the water. This picture is from the boardwalk I took one morning. There is a great view of the skyline in Kuwait, and the architecture of the buildings is so unique and beautiful. I also go to the gym at the Holiday Inn about 1 kilometer away. They also have a nice outdoor pool area that has WIFI access, and I sometimes use for my "office" :-).<br />
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Recently, I went to the restaurant Burger + Fries Open Flame Kitchen restaurant. It is located in the 360 mall, which is hands down THE MOST GORGEOUS mall I have ever been to. The architecture is unbelievable. B + F is one of the "hip" places to eat, and it is always packed. It has gotten good reviews, so again my expectations were high for the food quality. The ambiance was groovy; it definitely is geared towards the younger crowd. The menu had some good choices from grilled pizza, of course burgers, fries and other specialties. I ended up ordering white fish with sweet potato (no surprise to those who know me- one of my favorites!). Our table ordered a variety of food that we all sampled. Over all, I was not at all impressed with the food. The fries were unbelievably soggy with grease, hamburgers were just ok. My fish was pretty good, but nothing creative about it. The bruschetta appetizer was good, but again nothing special or unique about it. The quail cigars appetizers were unique, but they tasted frozen and blah. The wood fired pizza crust was paper thin and undesirable texture. <br />
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So, the hunt continues for some quality, not grease ladden healthy food in Kuwait. It amazes me how many restaurants there are...... lots more to try. Until next time...... <br />
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So, doing my dietitian work over seas has its perks for sure....part of my job here is actually to taste the food and get familiar with the food preferences of people here (this includes trying new restaurants). What I've first observed so far is the vast majority of people go out to eat here- A LOT. There are SOOOOO many restaurants here (fast food, casual, fine dining) and many are chains from the states or Europe. Also, mayo and sauces are very popular here and get loaded on. Kuwait actually has the highest rate of obesity in the Arab countries, with an astounding 80% obesity rate according to an Arab Times <a href="http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/163373/reftab/96/t/Obesity-rate-in-Kuwait-hits-80-pct/Default.aspx">article</a>. <br />
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My interest is with so many restaurants, which ones have healthy options, and are people eating them? I know at least some people here are health conscious and probably wanting some healthy options while dining out. Yet, maybe it's like this Huff Post article's title says "Fast Food Health Improvements Don't Really Work Because People Keep Ordering Burgers". Interesting <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/03/fast-food-health-improvements_n_991966.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=1220406,b=facebook">read</a>.<br />
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There are many food blogs in Kuwait rating the newest restaurants. My take is going to be different in that I don't really care how tasty the greasy fries and saucy burgers are. I am looking for the healthier/lighter options and seeing how they taste and what they are. <br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Thanks for reading this first post....... until next time...... let me know if there's anywhere you think I should go! </div><br />
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