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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom With Valentine's Day approaching, the thoughts of many of us turn to "foods to put you in the mood". While aphrodisiac foods are short on science, the stories about the arousal properties of certain foods have taken on a life of their own. That's the topic of my nutrition game on the TODAY show, with Kathie Lee Gifford, and her special co-host for the day (miss you Hoda!!), Kim Kardashian. From chocolate to oysters, and figs to red wine, and even licorice to buttered popcorn - we'll cover them all! Come play along, and test your aphrodisiac food I.Q. Watch the video here. By the way, did you know that honey is a well known aphrodisiac food? It's what puts the "honey" in "honeymoon". Happy Valentine's Day!!
It's time for the superbowl, and that means parties, and lots of foods and beverages. Can you stay on track with healthy eating on superbowl sunday? That was the challenge facing Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford, in our superbowl nutrition game. From beer and soda, to chili, pizza, and hot dogs to chips and dips - we covered a lot of foods, and discovered some surprising information. Check out the video, and take the quiz. Is that a trick question? I kid you not. A recent New York Times article talked about the "success" stories of people eating fast food, and losing weight. We all recall Jared, who ate Subway a couple of times a day (and also exercised!), and lost weight. More recently, Taco Bell has advertised a number of selections with reduced fat and calories, and a person who ate these items, and lost weight. That's the topic of my TODAY show segment, where I was joined by David Zinczenko, Editor in Chief of Men's Health (and author of the Eat This, Not That series), and talking with Matt Lauer about this. Smart choices and small portions can still allow fast foods to be a part of your restaurant dining if you choose to do so. While many people say "just stay away", these restaurants are convenient, cheap, and easy - and they're not going away any time soon! So, there are trade offs when you go there. With lower fat, comes higher salt. Even a great item like a bean burrito - half your fiber for the day, also has half your salt for the day! When it comes to losing weight, it's still calories in and calories out! Have you included fast food as part of your personal weight control plan?
In my new book, The Real You Diet (www.therealyoudiet.com), I spend a lot of time helping you figure out what kind of eater you are - to find the right "eating" tools as part of your BEAM box (the toolbox for weight loss success - Behavior, Eating, Activity, Medical issues). There is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to weight loss. The plan must fit to you - and not the other way around! That's the topic of my TODAY show segment with Meredith Viera. So, what kind of eater are you? When you figure that out, you're well on your way to finding the kinds of eating tools that work for you! Are you a...... 3 meal a day eater or grazer? Protein-eater or Carb-eater? Home Cook or Restaurant Eater? Volume Eater (weight of food) or Calorie Eater (calorie density of food)
We hear a lot about "detox" and "cleansing" diets this time of year. When it comes to these kinds of plans, they mean different things to everyone. In fact, there's no biological reason to help our bodies detoxify - as our liver, kidneys, lungs, and skin are the best tools of all. That's the topic of my TODAY show discussion with Al Roker (who tried one himself, with a lot of success!). While eating fresh foods, simply prepared is a good way to go, some plans are so rigid, they can lead to nutrient deficiencies. The more food intake is restricted, the harder it is to maintain healthy nutrition. This is particularly true with dairy-free plans - its' really hard to get enough calcium without low- and non-fat dairy foods. For a glass of milk's worth of calcium, you'll need more than 2 cups of cooked broccoli, and nearly 8 cups of raw spinach. Skip the laxatives, colonics, and enemas, to "cleanse" the digestive tract. They can upset the salt and water balance of the body, and also eliminate the healthy bacteria normally present in our digestive tract that support good health. Before you embrace a detox or cleansing plan, read beneath the headlines. Avoid the extremes and talk to your doctor before starting one.
What's better than a bowl of soup on a wintery day? Not much, I think. But what about the nutritional content of some of our favorites? That's the topic of my TODAY show segment with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. Play along with our nutrition game, and test your knowledge. Check back later for the video (and the answers to the questions!). 1. Which has LESS calories - one cup of gazpacho or one cup of vegetable soup? 2. How much SALT is in a package of Ramen noodle soup mix? Is it 30%, 50%, or 75% of the daily recommendation for salt? 3. Rank these crackers (that go so well with soup), from the LOWEST to HIGHEST calories: 8 triscuit thins; 8 club crackers; 22 oyster crackers; 5 melba toast. 4. Soup can be a good source of fiber. An apple, orange, and banana, combined have about 9 grams of fiber. What serving of black bean soup do you need to equal this? Is it a 12 ounce, 16, ounce, or 20 ounce serving? 5. Does a 10 ounce bowl of cream of potato soup have MORE or LESS than 15 grams of fat? 6. Rank these three Asian soups from LOWEST to HIGHEST calories: hot and sour soup; wonton soup; egg drop soup. 7. Which has MORE calories when put into chicken soup - 1/2 cup cooked noodles or 1 medium matzoh ball?
A new study from the Journal of the American Dietetic Association took a look at the stated calorie content of a number of foods, and how they matched up to a biological testing of the calorie content. The foods were selected from fast food and sit-down restaurants, and frozen calorie-controlled meal. Do you think these numbers were close? That's the topic of my TODAY show segment, in a chat with Meredith Viera and David Zinczenko, the Editor in Chief of Men's Health (and author of the favorite series "Eat This, Not That"). Watch the video here. Not surprisingly, evaluating calories in foods is not a perfect science. So, while most foods were within government guidelines for accuracy - under 20% error, some foods had less calories, and some had more, compared to the "standard" food package label. For me, the bottom line is not that a calorie-controlled frozen meal had 350 or 300 calories, and that there is a discrepancy of calories. It's the fact that someone is choosing a calorie limited meal, instead of a giant 1200 calorie meal. When compared like that, most of the problems in this study's comparison go away. Another example is a chicken breast, said to be "off" by 30% - which sounds like a lot! The label stated about 110 calories, while the biologically tested chicken breast contained about 145 calories. So, are the calories different: yes! Is this an important issue for calorie control? Debatable. While the authors make a good point that just small variations can promote weight gain, I think this points out that people need to get a more mindful attitude when it comes to food choice. This is especially true for restaurant eating - where human error can play a big role in caloric accuracy in a food. Trying to avoid extra calories? Eat at home, and prepare your own foods - you can avoid the problem of hidden fats and sugars - and calories. Other thoughts? For many years, my patients and colleagues have been telling me to write a book about my success in helping people of all shapes and sizes to lose weight. I finally did - and The Real You Diet (Wiley) has just come out! I'm excited about sharing my strategies for weight control, and hope they help you as well. Tired of diets that say "eat like this, exercise like that" and you'll lose weight? When it comes to diets, I can tell you that one size does not fit all! That's why The Real You Diet is different. You don't adapt to the plan, the plan adapts to you. It's all about building a personal toolbox that works for you. I call it a BEAM box, and it's based on the 4 pillars of successful weight loss: (1) (B) ehavior (2) (E) ating (3) (A) ctivity (4) (M) edical issues That's the topic of my TODAY show discussion with Ann Curry (check out the video below). Let me know if you have some questions in building your own BEAM box!
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy When you're actively monitoring your calories, do you feel that you're limited to fruits and veggies for snacks? While these are great choices from a nutritional point of view, sometimes you want to satisfy that "salt/crunch" urge that strikes. While a pickle, or some celery and low-fat dip might do the trick, are you really a bad person when you want - dare I say the word - a "chip"? In a word: NO! You CAN enjoy some calorie controlled salty, crunchy chips - with a lot of flavor. While 100-calorie popcorn (butter flavored or kettle corn) is a go-to for many people, the taste of an authentic chip has been elusive, until recently. I've come across a product called popchips - chips which are neither baked nor fried. What's left you might ask, as a method of cooking? These are potatoes cooked under heat and pressure - and they pop into chips. Seasoned in a variety of different flavors, with all-natural ingredients, the calorie counting bonus is that all that air popped into the potato is a great "expander". The air fluffs the potatoes out, and provides 17 chips in a single 100 calorie bag. With a healthy nod to fat (around 3 grams), and salt (around 240 mg) - each flavor varies slightly - it's a real chip with authentic taste. To enjoy the benefit of "eating the whole bag", stick with a 100-calorie single serving size, or put a serving from a big bag into a plastic snack bag. Other ideas you have for satisfying salt and crunch? I'd love to know! There's a lot of scientific evidence that antidepressant medications - used to "normalize" brain chemistry - effectively reduce depressive syomptoms. Such symptoms include sadness, crying, lack of focus, trouble sleeping, loss of hope, feelings of worthlessness, and numerous others. This collection of symptoms have been converted to "rating scales" to measure the severity of depression. "Depression" is not just one set of symptoms, and these standardized scales help determine how severe the depressive episode is. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), took a look at the effectiveness of two different antidepressants on a wide group of depressed patients treated with medication. The researchers compared the results of six different research trials - 3 using Paxil (an SSRI - a "newer" medication, with more specificity to the brain chemical serotonin) and 3 using an older medication, Imipramine (which has a broader effect on brain neurons). The key finding is that antidepressant medication DID work well to improve depressive symptoms in the most severely depressed people (the top 25%, deemed most depressed by their standardized scores). Those who were still classified as depressed, but only moderately so, did not have a particular benefit of medication, when compared to a group taking a sugar pill (placebo). This is an important finding, because it points out that when depression strikes - the first step is not to find your doctor and solely count on medication to "cure" you depression. The first step is a thorough assessment of the severity of symptoms, to determine what type of behavioral treatment should be included, and whether medication belongs in this first step, or should be added later on. Antidepressant medications are a positive life altering step for the right people - and it seems from these studies, that those with more severe depression are among the "right" people. While medications might be an option for those with milder or moderate depression, it's important to consider this only as part of the treatment picture - and not to replace behavioral talk therapy (which studies show are an effective treatment strategy, without medication). In fact, multiple studies demonstrate that among the most effective treatments for depression are a combination of medication and talk therapy. Talk to your doctor about your options. Some self-evaluation is always a good idea, before you go for your chat. Almost all women are familiar with "weight creep", and many of us connect this extra weight with our childbearing years. A few (or many!) pounds "left over" from each pregnancy can often result in a lot of extra pounds. Now here's an interesting finding just reported in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine. A study of 6000 Australian women, compared their weight (self-reported), over a 10 year period. When other factors were accounted for, the finding that women with partners were heavier than those without persisted. This was true whether women had given birth or not. So, why are women with partners heavier? While the reasons are not known, it seems that social issues are the likely cause. Perhaps going out more often to restaurants (where portions are huge), and increased calories from alcohol contribute to this. Maybe women cook more when there's someone else to cook for, and with whom to eat. The bottom line is to pay attention to lifestyle cues that might contribute to "weight creep". Why do you think women seem to be heavier when they have a partner? Any thoughts?
Looking for a "hangover cure"? There are dozens of "proven remedies" - and even a research paper or two comparing different strategies. So, do any of these work? How DO you manage a hangover, when you've had a bit too much to drink? That's the topic of my TODAY show segment, with Jenna Wolfe. Watch the video below. Here are some must-do activities to help your recovery. Of course, preventing a hangover in the first place by consuming no more than one drink an hour (the rate at which your liver can breakdown alcohol) is always a plus, but many people need a "plan B".
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1. Eat a mixed meal of about 200-300 calories, to slow the absorbtion of alcohol in your first drink. 2. Drink a couple of glasses of water before going out to stay hydrated. Alcohol is a major body dehydrator, and extra water up front can help block the negative effects (like headache) of fluid loss.
While you're drinking......... 1. Keep eating mini-meals, to slow the rate of alcohol into your bloodstream. 2. Avoid dark-colored wine and spirits, which contain congeners, chemicals which can produce headache in many people. 3. Alternate your drinks with "mocktails" or some club soda and lime. 4. Stick to one drink an hour (the rate at which your liver can metabolize one drink)
Treating a hangover.......... 1. The only drink to guzzle is water - to rehydrate. Try a sports drink if you like, to replace some sodium and potassium. 2. A moderate amount of caffeine - a cup or two of coffee, or tea, or a caffeinated soda can help resolve a headache. Don't drink this all day long, since caffeine is a diuretic, and can offset your efforts to hydrate. 3. Over the counter analgesics like aspirin, acetominophen (tylenol), and ibuprofen can help with headaches and general aches, but stick to the recommended dose. More doesn't mean better, and often these compounds can further irritate an already irritated stomach. 4. Have a mixed meal that is low in fat, with some smart carbs and protein. Skip the greasy diner breakfast of fried eggs potatoes, sausage, and buttered toast, and try some scrambled eggs, pancakes, and canadian bacon. Add an orange or orange juice for added potassium. 5. Skip the dietary supplements promising to cure a hangover. Most belong in the "sounds too good to be true category", and are mostly vitamin mixtures, with some other herbal compounds. Many people swear by products like Berocca (from Australia) and Kampai (from Japan), although the jury is still out on the claims. 6. Forget the "hair of the dog" idea - another drink does NOT work - it only prolongs the discomfort of your hangover. Skip the bloody mary, screwdriver or bellini. Water is always your best best, 7. Fight the impulse to curl up in bed all day. While a good night's sleep is essential, get up and take a brisk walk during the day. It boosts your metabolism and helps recovery. A Happy and Healthy New Year to All!!
The holidays are a time to eat, drink, and be merry.....but in moderation. Here's a fun way to test your nutrition I.Q. along with Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford on our Christmas TODAY Show. Check back later for the video! Enjoy the holiday season! Question 1: Egg nog is a holiday favorite - made with milk, eggs, sugar, spices, and rum. Does a 6 ounce glass contain 250, 350, or 450 calories?
Question 2: It's wouldn't be a holiday without candy canes! Does a medium size candy cane have MORE or LESS than 100 calories?
Question 3: Here we have two special holiday drinks. One is the classic "Bellini", made with Perrier Jouet champagne and peach juice. The other is a "Royalitea", made with Beefeater 24 - a premium gin containing green tea and botanicals, Earl Gray Tea, lime juice, bitters, and a dash of sugar. Which one has FEWER calories?
Question 4: If you choose a 6 ounce serving of baked ham instead of the same size serving of prime rib, how many grams of fat do you save? Is it 12, 18, or 22 grams of fat?
Question 5: In celebration of Hanukkah, oil is a part of the holiday food prepartion. Two fried favorites are a jelly donut and a potato pancake. Which one has LESS calories?
Question 6: There ARE some people who really enjoy fruitcake! Does a medium slice of fruitcake (2 ounces) have 120, 160, or 250 calories?
Question 7: Which has MORE fat? A slice of apple pie, or a slice of chocolate yule log?
ANSWERS: 1. 350 calories. 2. 40 calories. 3. Royalitea with 105 calories (Bellini has 120). 4. Save 22 grams of fat with the ham. 5. 180 calories in the fruitcake. 6. potato pancake has fewer calories - 220 (donut has 260). 7. Apple pie has more fat (19 grams) versus 14 grams for the yule log. A new study seems to document the old saying that "you're only as old as you feel"! That's right - a Danish report in the British Medical Journal found that perceived age was signficantly related to survival (how long you live). The study looked at twins, over a period of 8 years. A comparison was made between the evaluated age (done by assessors of recent photos) and compared them to death records. Surprisingly (or maybe not so!), even when corrections were made for age, sex, and the environment in which the twins lived, perceived age remained linked to a longer life. Whether there's a genetic component to this remains under study. And what about turning back the clock with a face lift? A younger look after cosmetic surgery was apparently not a problem in examining the data, as it's quite uncommon in Denmark. Your comments?
We're all looking forward to a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with friends and family. So, how to indulge without losing control? That's the topic of my Today Show segment with Hoda and Kathy Lee. Take the quiz, and test your own knowledge.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Question 1: How many large cooked shrimp can you eat, to be equivalent to 4 pigs in blanket? Is it: 8, 11, or 14? Question 2: Which has more calories - a cup of mashed potatoes (with butter and milk) or half a cup of sauteed vegetable stuffing? Question 3: How many calories do you save by eating one cup of streamed green beans instead of one cup of green bean casserole? Is it 100, 150, or 200 calories? Question 4: How long do you have to walk to burn off the calories in a one cup serving of candied sweet potatoes? is it 45, 60, or 90 minutes? Question 5: How much fat do you save if you take the skin off your white meat turkey? Is it 5, 10, or 15 grams? Question 6: How many full size creamsicles would you need to eat to match the fat in a single slice of pecan pie? Is it 6, 9, or 12? Question 7: Which has fewer calories, a slice of apple pie or a slice of pumpkin pie? The winner of our game will receive a special Thanksgiving prize. In honor of the Pilgrims who came from Plymouth Colony in England, and settled in Plymouth Rock in America, we have a gift of Plymouth Gin, complete with a picture of the Mayflower on the label. A small historical factlet: the Pilgrims were hiding out in the original Plymouth Distillery in England, before they set sail for America! Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Answer 1: 14 shrimp Answer 2: Stuffing (with 320 calories; mashed potatoes have 250 calories) Answer 3: 150 calories saved (beans are 50 calories and casserole is 200 calories) Answer 4: Walk for 90 Minutes (a 300 calorie serving) Answer 5: Save 10 grams of fat (that's 100 calories) Answer 6: 9 creamsicles - that's 27 grams of fat Answer 7: Pumpkin Pie (230 calories) is lower (apple pie has 300 calories)
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