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I went to the grocery store last night with my husband. We got hummus, whole grain pita bread, romaine lettuce, carrots, avocado, tomatoes, bananas, and a few other similar items. We made pita sandwiches last night. As a nurse I really want to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle. I struggle with it some days. The "I want my chocolate and I want it now" sort of takes over. This morning I am fixin a nutrameal shake (a balanced protein-low glycemic shake) and adding a banana and blueberries. It really is very good. But I do struggle sometimes. My husband is thinking about going back to school and getting a degree in nutrition. I think it helps when you have a group of people you connect with that are trying to do the same thing. It is like weight watchers. I think they are successful because of the group accountability.

Nurse_John, that is great! I am so glad you have been successful with your weight loss. I love the Mediterranian diet. I think it is so balanced. Have you ever looked at that pyramid? I am considering going vegetarian for a bit. I think we need the dietary help in fish like tuna and salmon though. I take balanced supplements, and add omegas some to that. I love smoothies and nutritiion shakes, too. I juice some, as well.

Joyce, I'm with you on the carrot juice.  I bought myself a Jack LaLane juicer about 4 months ago and I love the carrot juice!  I keep saying I'll make it but always forget.  I am going to find a low fat, low sugar carrot cake recipe where I can use the dry meal resulting from the juicing, also...if I remember.

I also have been trying to eat right... It is definitely easier when you're just figuring it out for yourself and have the help and support of those around you. It is my goal to create healthier eating habits for my whole family, but that has proven to be sooo expensive. Not to mention the fact that I usually wind up making 2 meals b/c my younger children are at the picky eater stage. After a few days of double cooking and wastefulness I get frustrated and fed up with it and go back to the old habits... Then I feel guilty... I cant seem to find the happy, healthy medium. I really would like for all of my children to eat to live, and not live to eat. Neat group! And thanks for reminding me about the smoothies!

I had a low glycemic vanilla shake tonight with bluberries blended in. It was really good. I found a great recipe for thai lettuce wraps with chicken. I think I will fix those for supper tomorrow night. I had to have a little meat. I am not totally vegan. I thought I could do it, but I just can't yet.

The lettuce wraps were great! I have started on a low glycemic program, and I actually am going to train to be a coach with this program. There is a physician, Dr. Ray Strand that has run a few clinical trials with this program. I am looking forward to learning more and more about this.

That drink sounds so yummy about now.

I need to go to Trader Joes' There is one about 45 miles from here. I bought frozen blueberries and red raspberries today, and some lowfat organic yogurt to make some smoothies with. My husband and I have something called Nutrimeal that we use to put in our smoothies and shakes to add nutrition sometimes. We are eating a low glycemic based diet. (basically healthy eating)

I have been put on call tonight, and I hope I don't get called in. I really need some rest. My son came home from the hospital today, and I just need rest.

Joyce

Thanks about the rest. I actually got called in to work that night, so I didn't rest that night. I have tried to catch up this week. It has been hard. I am anxious to start posting some recipes and get active here again.  I didn't get on much this week. Thanks for posting a recipe. It sounds good.

It is so hard to stay focused on a sensible diet with you are so busy.  I know what needs to be done, but have been eating on the run for so long, it takes a lot of energy to stop and think about what I am doing or what I should be doing before I actually do it!  Nothing seems to really be the ideal plan for me to follow... 

Hello Healthy Nurses!

It is good to see The Healthy Nurses group on Nursing Link. May I share a product that I have found to be a helpful energy boost? The product is called Berry Boost Fruit Smoothie, it is 100% natural in ingredients. the Company is Bolthouse Farms out of Bakersfield, CA  93307.

For questions you can call 1-800-467-4683. and the Web site to visit is: www.bolthouse.com  

The products are very good and they have a variety of mixtures of fruit juice products and vegetable juice products. They do carry the 100% Carrot Juice, as well. (Gluten Free, No Preservatives, No Artificial colors,No Artificial Flavors, NO Genetically Modifies Ingredients.)

They also have a product called Chai Tea Vanilla with Soy protien. This is very tasty and the soy protein is helpful for women, especially.

Another one of their newer products that I have tried lately is  "Bom Dia" -  Antioxidant Rich Juice Acai Berry with Blueberry.

You will find a variety of these juices to be healthy and a quick nutrition drink for on the job, as well as on the run.

Yogurt can also be added to these in a blender or just by stirring together for a quick healthy snack.

By the way for the Chocolate lover, a little dark chocolate is high in antioxidants and is not actually bad for you. So, indulge every once and awhile and smile, as you treat yourself to an occational  dark chocolate candy delight. Remember it's moderation and portion size that counts.

Have a Great Weekend and beginning of the next week.

                                                                                                                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                                                                                                                              The Beat Goes On

You're eating right  when you avoid caffeine,sodas,lessen sugar,avoid high cholesterol food.Try to increase fiber foods, use olive oil,canola,or corn oil,try using honey instead of sugar,increase veges in your diet and try to avoid instant food and preservatives.  

Herbalnurse919 says ...

I went to the grocery store last night with my husband. We got hummus, whole grain pita bread, romaine lettuce, carrots, avocado, tomatoes, bananas, and a few other similar items. We made pita sandwiches last night. As a nurse I really want to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle. I struggle with it some days. The "I want my chocolate and I want it now" sort of takes over. This morning I am fixin a nutrameal shake (a balanced protein-low glycemic shake) and adding a banana and blueberries. It really is very good. But I do struggle sometimes. My husband is thinking about going back to school and getting a degree in nutrition. I think it helps when you have a group of people you connect with that are trying to do the same thing. It is like weight watchers. I think they are successful because of the group accountability.

 

By adding the banana and maybe blueberries you  negated the effect of the low gycemic nature of the shake.

 Sugar is sugar is sugar..... fructose=dextrose=galactose=sucrose=lactose.......the end result on blood sugar and insulin production is the same.

And let us not forget the prototypical of the modern low gycemic index diet.... Atkins.

cuttie says ...

It is, and it provides the best low-fat nutrition, and it nothing better for your health. I couldn't believe it is Gluten free, you get 32 LO. OZ, and it is KOSHER, which mean it is really ORGANIC!!!, which I am all for it.

 

 

Kosher has nothing to do with organic.. it simply means the processing and packaging are overseen by a rabbi working for one of the 2 organizations that certify kosher food......

If you knew how kosher meat was kiled.... you would never touch the stuff..LOL

I am asking with dread...

So, how is Kosher meat killed?  Gas chambers?