Is healthy food too expensive?
Some people say it costs too much to eat a healthy diet, but I beg to differ. I bet if we break down the cost of a Big Mac extra value meal versus a home-cooked plate of chicken breast, broccoli and rice, we’ll discover which meal offers the most value. Before we even talk calories, fat and protein, let’s just look at dollars. McDonald’s menu prices vary from state to state, but in South Carolina the going rate for a Big Mac extra...
Frozen Veggies As A Dinner Base
“Wanna make that a combo?” If you hear those words on a daily basis or even multiple times per day, you need to make a change. As nutritionists we ask you to cook because we know that cooking can give you nutrition that is superior to what you can get at a drive-thru.One of the big reasons you spin through the fast food chains is time. We want to give specific strategies at 2 Your Health that fit in your lifestyle. In...
The Surprising Reason That "Fresh Is Best"
Have you ever heard that “Fresh Is Best” when it comes to fruits and vegetables? It’s true! But one of the reasons may surprise you. You probably know that fresh vegetables DO NOT contain the unnecessary salt, fat, sugar and preservatives that most canned and pre-prepared items do. And the fresher the produce, the greater the nutrient value. So “Fresh Is Best” in terms of health benefits. But you may...
Grocery Shopping Tips: Down the Sides & Out Back
Need some grocery shopping tips? This post will give you some easy guidelines to go by. Take a mental stroll in the front door of your grocery store. Think about the location of categories of items. Take a right, go along the side, and follow the side aisle until you reach the back. What do you see in that corner? Now walk along the back wall. What do you see? Go all the way around the sides of your grocery store and...
