WHAT Exactly Are You Eating?

This is just a short post that will provide you with nutrition facts on what you eat.

This is coming to the point where it seems to become partially a fact:
*People love fast food.

So I will provide you with some of the most popular fast food restaurants and their nutrition page.


Panera Bread: http://www.paneranutrition.com/
Chipotle: http://www.chipotle.com/en-us/menu/nutritional_information/nutritional_information.aspx
McDonalds: http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/food_quality/nutrition_choices.html
Burger King: http://www.bk.com/en/us/menu-nutrition/index.html
Popeyes: http://caloriecount.about.com/popeyes-chicken-biscuits-nutrition-m1294
Taco Bell: http://www.tacobell.com/nutrition/information
Five Guys: http://www.fiveguys.com/media/1960/nutritionalinfo_2010.pdf
Red Lobster: http://www.redlobster.com/health/nutrition/dinner.asp
Cheesecake Factory: http://www.cheesecakefactorynutrition.com/restaurant-nutrition-chart.php?

I know there are way more restaurants out there, but hopefully this will remind many of you guys to please watch out for what you eat!  Your life depends on it!

Just in Season

I haven't done blogging for the longest time..but..


I'm sorry! This week has been busy :(
anyways... I will be listing some of great fruits and vegetables that are  in their seasons right now!
*Recipes of following fruits&vegetables will be posted soon....

Corn

Lychee

Pineapple

Spinach

Mango

Time for Some Juicy, Delicious Oranges!

Oranges

One of the fruits that belong to the group described as "hesperidium".

One of the many fruits that have both healthy outside and inside.

Did you know that....

• Orange and other citrus fruits are an excellent source of C,A, and B-complex Vitamins?
• Oranges include no saturated fat or cholesterol, but is abundant of dietary fiber called "pectin" which can help one cut off another size of his pants.
• Oranges also include an abundant amount of minerals like potassium and calcium.
  
  (http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/orange-fruit.html)

Even though an orange is an October-February fruit, it can still be eaten deliciously during the "non-season" period.

• Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken!
  Ingredients:3 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves, each 8 ounces3 skinless, bone-in chicken legs with thigh pieces, each 8 ounces2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil3 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, minced1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/3 cup orange juice
  Directions:Preheat the oven to 450 F. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray. Rub each piece of chicken with garlic. Dab fingers in oil and rub with oil, and sprinkle with rosemary and pepper. Place the chicken pieces in the baking dish. Pour the orange juice over the chicken. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Using tongs, turn the chicken and return to the oven until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes longer. Baste the chicken with the orange juice from the pan as needed to prevent it from drying out. Transfer the chicken to individual serving plates. Spoon orange juice from the pan over the top of the chicken and serve immediately.
  (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00414)
• Mandarin Orange Cake!
  Ingredients:
  1/2 cup sugar
  1 cup unbleached flour
  1/4 cup egg substitute (equal to 1 egg)
  1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  1 teaspoon of baking soda
  1/2 teaspoon of salt (optional)
  2 tablespoons of oil (canola)
  1 teaspoon vanilla
  ~Toppings
  2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  2 teaspoons of skim milk
  Directions:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
• Mix sugar, flour, egg substitute, Mandarin oranges, baking soda, salt, oil, and vanilla, mashing the orange, and pour into a 9-inch by 9-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick coating. Bake for 30-35 minutes. 
• ~Toppings
• Combine sugar and milk. In the microwave, heat on high until mixture starts to boil. Drizzle over hot cake.
  (
http://homecooking.about.com/od/cakerecipes/r/blc87.htm)

Everyday PhD Podcast -EPP- Episode 1.

For iTunes users, follow this procedure: http://youtu.be/NUEmtkRPS9Q

For Non-iTunes users...
    click this link for download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/68082152/EPP%20-%20Everyday%20PhD%20Podcast/episode1.%20epp.mp3
 

OR LISTEN HERE!

Who Wants Some Strawberries?

Strawberries

Berries that are both delicious, nutricious, and can be included in most meals easily.

 March is the month when all strawberries get riped up enough to be eaten!
So start eating this delicious&nutritious fruit!

Did you know that....

• Strawberries have 3 grams of fiber per serving?
• 150 grams of strawberries can help you from falling into negative emotions (depression)?
• Cosmetologists recommend strawberry face packs for
• Strawberry peelings refreshes your skin?

           (http://factsaboutstrawberries.blogspot.com/ , http://www.health.com/health/)

Food You Can Make Easily!

• Thick Strawberry Shake!Ingredients:
  6 large strawberries
  1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt
  1/2 cup of vanilla or strawberry ice cream
  1/2 cup of whole milk
  
  Directions:
  First Blend strawberries and milk together until straberries are well blended, than add ice cream and yogurt and whip for just a little bit so smoothie remians thick.
  (http://www.smoothie-recipes.com/fruit/strawberry.html)


• Strawberry&Cream Cheese Sandwich!Ingredients:
  
  1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel)
  1/4 teaspoon honey
  1/8 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
  2 slices very thin whole-wheat sandwich bread
  2 medium strawberries, slicedDirections:Combine cream cheese, honey and orange zest in a bowl. Spread bread with the cheese mixture. Place sliced strawberries on 1 piece of bread, top with the other.
  (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/strawberry_cream_cheese_sandwich.html)


• Strawberry-Raspberry Sundaes!Ingredients:
  
  1 cup strawberries, plus more for garnish
  1/2 cup raspberries, plus more for garnish
  2 tablespoons sugar
  1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  2 cups nonfat vanilla frozen yogurtDirections:Pour strawberries and raspberries with sugar and lemon juice in a blender. Serve over frozen yogurt and top with sliced strawberries and raspberries, if desired.
  (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/strawberry_raspberry_sundaes.html)

They are all healthy recipes, so enjoy!

Sleep Deprivation

Eating Green Vegetables

Eating vegetables of all kinds is important. From the hearty orange carrots to the bright red tomatoes, every vegetable has different vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. So what about green vegetables? What's so beneficial about them?

Green vegetables contain a source of chemicals that make sure the immune system of  a person is functioning properly. The chemicals enter the body and ensure that immune cells in the gut and skin known as intra-epithelial lymphocytes (IELs) are protecting the body as needed. These IELs are located right beneath the skin, and act as the first line of defense for any foreign substances which attack the body after a wound or injury. 

Had the IELs not existed, the human body would become increasingly susceptible to infections and other sources of bodily harm. And for the IELs to perform their duties, the chemicals  from green vegetables have to be consumed on a regular basis. So remember: when your mom tells you to eat your veggies, make sure you eat them (especially the green ones)!

Citation:

Cell Press. "Eating green veggies improves immune defenses." ScienceDaily, 13 Oct. 2011.      Web. 6 Mar. 2012.

Link: Science Daily