<![CDATA[Feed Your Head - A simpler, smarter approach to diet and health - Ken's Health and Lifestyle Blog]]>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:13:55 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Mindful Eating]]>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:23 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/02/mindful-eating.htmlEnjoy your meal ... practice mindful eating.

This is something I need to work on
]]><![CDATA[The U.S. Postal Service Wants You to Be Heart-Healthy]]>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:13:34 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/02/the-us-postal-service-wants-you-to-be-heart-healthy.htmlHere's its new stamp for heart health with a press release.
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]]><![CDATA[Walter Willett - Author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy]]>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:50:16 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/02/walter-willett-author-of-eat-drink-and-be-healthy.htmlHe won't win any awards for most exciting speaker, however, he's got the knowledge. Related to nutrition, his book is considered one of the best. 

Take aways ... could reduce heart disease by 80%, type 2 diabetes by 92%, and colorectal cancer by 71%.

However, people don't change lifestyle based on fear. They do change based on joy. So, find your joy.
]]><![CDATA[The Truth and Nothing But the Truth ... Maybe ...]]>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:50:51 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/02/the-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth-maybe.htmlAre whole grain products ... whole wheat? Is it possible food manufacturers are not telling us the whole truth? Watch this report.
]]><![CDATA[I'll Take the "Fat Free" Product]]>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:06:06 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/02/ill-take-the-fat-free-product.htmlLies, Damn Lies, and the American Food System ... Have a laugh with Jeff Novick.
]]><![CDATA[Related to childhood obesity, this is a very powerful ad.]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:56:30 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/02/related-to-childhood-obesity-this-is-a-very-powerful-ad.html
]]><![CDATA[Don't Let the Minutia Side-track You]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:25:42 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/02/dont-let-the-minutia-side-track-you.htmlMinutia - a minute or minor detail.

In regard to living a healthy lifestyle, there's a tremendous amount of information. Frequently, health advocates get too involved with the intricate details of a food or nutrient. When this happens, it tends to lead toward much confusion. 

Here's one example: One of my "health hero" doctors, Caldwell Esselstyn, advises not to drink a green smoothie. It's better to eat the whole food. For example, eat the Kale and don't put it in a smoothie.

He had studies that supported his suggestion. 

Dr. Esselstyn, with all due respect, most likely, anyone who is consuming a green (veggie) smoothie is living a healthy lifestyle. To dissuade people to stop making them will bog them down with self-doubt and lead them down an erroneous path. 

Ironically, another "health hero" of mine, Dr. Doug Lisle, tells us to drink green smoothies. 

The moral of the story: If you are leading a healthy lifestyle, do yourself a favor, do not get bogged down with the minute details.

By the way, I can't drink a green smoothie (I love fruit smoothies). However, I love my Kale Chips.

Somewhat related, another "health hero" of mine states: People don’t love nutrients. Nobody says: “I love vitamin C.” But they do say: “I love a fresh orange.” People have feelings about food. They don’t have any feelings about nutrients. - Joan Gussow ]]><![CDATA[Hail to Kale]]>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:08:42 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/01/hail-to-kale.htmlKale to the King of veggies. Lots of incredible benefits to eating Kale - hardly any calories, lots of fiber, and many other nutrients.

Here's a very easy recipe for enjoying Kale ... cut it up, toss with a little olive oil, and sprinkle a little salt on it. Now, roast it in the oven ... 400 degrees for about 10-minutes. I like them crispy.

So, instead of eating those unhealthy potato chips, try making your own Kale chips. I bought a head of Kale for $1.49. 

Nutrition Information for Kale Chips
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]]><![CDATA[For Better Health, Let's Get Creative ...]]>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:31:13 -0500http://www.feedyourheaddiet.com/1/post/2012/01/for-better-health-lets-get-creative.htmlInstead of trite sayings like: Eat Less, Exercise More or Eat More Fruits and Vegetables, how about getting creative. Here's one example ...
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I love Quinoa. It's packed with protein, lasts in the frig for over a week, and tastes delicious. Here's the ingredients for the above salad.

Ingredients:
1 box of Quinoa (cook as directed) - let cool prior to adding other ingredients
1 Red Pepper
1 Yellow Pepper
1 bag edamame (cook as directed)
2 Carrots
2 Celery Stalks
Golden Raisins
Shredded Coconut
Red Wine Vinegar 
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