Liz On Food tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1815850 2013-05-22T09:44:26-06:00 Dishing up credible advice about edibles. TypePad LizOnFoodhttp://feedburner.google.com Healthier Dining Experience for Coloradans Through New Program tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0111683a9283970c0192aa32a216970d 2013-05-22T09:44:26-06:00 2013-05-22T09:45:45-06:00 The University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) has teamed up with HEALTHY DINING, a program of the National Restaurant Association, to help Coloradans make healthier choices when they eat in restaurants. The new program is called HEALTHY... Liz Marr, MS, RDN

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The University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) has teamed up with HEALTHY DINING, a program of the National Restaurant Association, to help Coloradans make healthier choices when they eat in restaurants.

The new program is called HEALTHY DINING IN COLORADO. More than 40 restaurant companies with 300 locations are already participating in Colorado. Restaurants will offer a selection of dietitian-verified menu items for kids and adults emphasizing lean protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and unsaturated fats. Families can find restaurants, from fast food to upscale dining, by entering a zip code in the online search tool featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com or by downloading the free iPhone app, YumPower.

Source: PR Web, May 22, 2013

 Family Meals Improve Teens' Mental Health tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0111683a9283970c017c382d5432970b 2013-03-28T17:13:40-06:00 2013-03-28T17:13:40-06:00 Family meals have numerous positive impacts, including improving children's school grades, reducing risk for overweight and obesity, and increasing fruit and vegetable intake. Now, one more benefit can be added to the list: improved mental health for teens. Analysis of... Liz Marr, MS, RDN

Family meals have numerous positive impacts, including improving children's school grades, reducing risk for overweight and obesity, and increasing fruit and vegetable intake. Now, one more benefit can be added to the list: improved mental health for teens. Analysis of the 2010 Canadian Health Behaviour of School-aged Children study of 26,069 adolescents (aged 11 to 15 years), published in the April issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, shows frequency of family dinners is inversely related to internalizing and externalizing symptoms and directly related to emotional well-being, prosocial behavior, and life satisfaction. And a key influence is teen-parental communication during meals. 

Busy, varied schedules sometimes get in the way of family meals, but try to set a goal of dining together as a family several times per week. Make meal time enjoyable and save tough issues for another time to minimize conflict. Plan ahead and keep the menu simple. Order home delivery or take-out, if necessary, to preserve meal time. It's the together time that counts.

 USDA MyPlate on Pinterest tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0111683a9283970c017c374c9991970b 2013-03-04T14:02:42-07:00 2013-03-04T14:04:41-07:00 If you're looking for delicious recipes that align with dietary guidelines, you'll want to check out Pinterest MyPlate Recipes. Major magazine publishers, including Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, Meredith, Food Network and Time, Inc., in collaboration with the Partnership for a... Liz Marr, MS, RDN
If you're looking for delicious recipes that align with dietary guidelines, you'll want to check out Pinterest MyPlate Recipes. Major magazine publishers, including Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, Meredith, Food Network and Time, Inc., in collaboration with the Partnership for a Healthier America and USDA’s MyPlate have identified thousands of nutritious recipes that meet the guidance supporting USDA’s MyPlate. So far Pinterest MyPlate Recipes include 27 boards with 923 pins. In short, a lot of yummy, health recipes!
 Colorado Growing Inequalities tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0111683a9283970c017d40477f8b970c 2013-01-21T08:36:58-07:00 2013-01-21T08:36:58-07:00 Come on, Colorado, we can do better. Liz Marr, MS, RDN

Come on, Colorado, we can do better.