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How to lose post pregnancy baby weight

Monday, June 17th, 2013

This weekend Kim Kardashian delivered her baby girl. Soon Kim K will begin her post-pregnancy diet and weight loss routine.

 

If you’re an expecting mom, this is a good time to get your post-pregnancy diet and weight loss plan in order.

 

Hearn Kirkwood is here to help you get started by providing you information on snacks that help you stay healthy and lose baby weight post pregnancy.

 

Stars like Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry are finding better ways to lose weight after delivering babies.

 

What do Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry recommend that moms eat post pregnancy?

 

They recommend snacking on the following foods:

 

  • -Bananas have potassium that help improve muscle functions. It can also reduce muscle cramps.
  • -Dried seaweed: It includes a great source of the following of vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K, and B complex. The seaweed also has antioxidants to fight off cancer and free radical cells that cause the body to age.
  • -Guacamole and quinoa chips. This delicious snack can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
  • -Rice cakes. Eat them with fresh fruit for a delicious and low in calories snack.

 

These are great foods for moms to eat post pregnancy because the food products are gluten free, yeast free and low calorie meals.

 

Next, you must pay attention to how you cook. The way you cook your meal really can make the difference between healthy meals versus a fattening meal.

 

Help yourself resist the urge to eat junk food by:

  1. When buying snacks that are meant for multi-servings, don’t eat directly from the package. Create small snack bags that can last for the week. Only eat one a day. Eating fewer calories a day can help you lose over 20 pounds a year or more.
  2. Eat fresh vegetables everyday. Follow the green, orange and red rule when purchasing fresh vegetables. Have some of each color for a well-balanced eating of vegetables. Vegetables can be used in soups, casseroles, stews, sandwiches and more.
  3. Eat seafood. This will help you protect yourself from heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans.

 

For more healthy eating tips, shop at Hearn Kirkwood.

 

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To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source:

http://www.wetpaint.com/network/articles/tia-mowry-reveals-4-healthy-snacks-that-helped-her-lose-baby-weight

http://tiaandtameraofficial.com/blog/post/fit-fridays-my-favorite-healthy-snacks-2-3

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/20/7-principles-healthy-eating/

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Summer Fitness: Maintaining A Healthy Diet With Smoothie Recipes

Monday, June 10th, 2013

Summer is known for its hot temperatures and high humidity. It’s important to keep yourself as hydrated as possible during summer. You also want to keep as healthy as possible by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.

 

What is a great way to stay hydrated and have plenty of fruit and or vegetables? Make fruit smoothies or vegetable smoothies daily.

 

Here at Hearn Kirkwood we understand a busy schedule can make it challenging to maintain a healthy diet.

 

Smoothies can help you get in your healthy fruits and vegetables at anytime of the day because you can have smoothies at breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and even as snacks.

 

What should be in your smoothies?

 

Smoothies should have fresh fruits, fresh vegetables (or both). You can also use low-fat yogurt in your smoothies. With these ingredients, you will have plenty of vitamins and minerals to help you stay fit and maintain energy.

 

Some fresh fruits you can use to make your smoothies are:

-Strawberries

-Bananas

-Mangos

-Cherries

-Melon

 

You can enjoy as much smoothies as you want during your day because smoothies are low calorie servings.

 

But fruit and yogurt aren’t the only ingredients fit for smoothies.

 

Here are some additionally healthy food items you can add to your smoothies:

 

-Add oats and nuts to your smoothie. Raw almonds can be used in a smoothie to make the meal more fulfilling.

-Ginger and baby spinach. You can never go wrong with greens.

-Blueberries for drinkers that want to trim down their mid section while getting plenty of antioxidant and vitamin C.

-Avocado pear and smoothie. This absolutely delicious smoothie features tofu, honey and vanilla for a healthy and refreshing breakfast or lunch drink.

 

For the freshest fruits and vegetables, shop at Hearn Kirkwood. Our blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are always fresh, affordable and good in volume.

 

See What’s Fresh today at Hearn Kirkwood.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/smoothies/6-healthy-fruit-smoothie-recipes

http://www.marthastewart.com/968757/our-top-10-most-pinned-smoothie-recipes/@center/997029/most-pinned

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How To Plan A Healthy BBQ for The 4th of July

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

Light & Fresh Potato Salad is the perfect complement to any BBQ!

Are you planning a 4th of July family barbecue? It’s not an easy task feeding the extended family. Family members have different food wants and needs. But there’s one thing for sure you will need to make a priority – serving healthy barbecue food.

 

Hearn Kirkwood is here to help you throw a healthy and fabulous barbecue this 4th of July.

 

When too much junk food is served at a family BBQ, you can expect guests and yourself to have bloated waistlines and morning sickness the next day.

 

Here are some healthy food alternatives you can try out to create a fun and delicious family BBQ:

 

  1. Grill Grass Fed Steak.  Grass fed steaks are better cuts of meat than ordinary steaks. You can serve the steak with salad or pasta salad.
  2. Serve meat on a stick. This can help your family eat in moderation (portion control is a must) during the big family BBQ. Great meats you can serve on a stick are beef cuts, chicken, and pork. Don’t forget to serve your meat on a stick with dipping sauces such as BBQ, sriracha, or mustard sauce.
  3. Serve skewer vegetables as well as skewer fruits. Some amazing summer vegetables you can serve as skewer vegetables for the big summer party are mushrooms, brussel sprouts and zucchini.

 

More importantly, know the estimated amount of guests that will show up to your BBQ weeks in advance. Have plenty of fresh water available for partygoers and promote guests to drink water for every other alcohol beverage.

 

With these tips, party guests will remain full and chipper. Best of all, they will be eager to attend your next big party gathering.

 

Food shop at Hearn Kirkwood for the best meats, seafoods, drinks and desserts a party host/ party hostess could ask for!

 

See What’s Fresh today at Hearn Kirkwood.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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http://www.essortment.com/advice-planning-family-barbecue-64716.html

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/06/20/healthy-bbq/

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How To Stay Fit With Healthy Junk Food

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Healthy Junk Food: Strawberry Tart.

Do you enjoy junk food but want to start up healthier eating habits? Hearn Kirkwood can help you enjoy the best of both worlds while you improve your health on a daily basis.

 

We have a secret to share with you. Not all junk foods are bad for you. Yes, read that sentence again.

 

It is perfectly okay to indulge on healthy junk foods.

 

What are healthy junk foods?

 

Healthy junk foods could be a delicious breakfast sandwich, gourmet popcorn or frozen burritos. Why are they called healthy junk foods?

 

The foods are categorized as healthy junk food because the food items do not hinder your fitness efforts if you eat in moderation.

 

Here are some healthy junk foods you can try today:

 

  • Candy Bars. No, we are not promoting you to eat candy bars full of nuts. Candy nut bars have the most calories and grams of fat of chocolate candy bars. What we are promoting is for you to snack on candy bars with fruit filling. The candy bars with fruit filling never have more than 250 calories or 10 grams of fat. The best candy bars are dark chocolate candy bars.

 

  • Cookies. If you are a cookie lover, go for oatmeal cookies or Fig Newtons. These cookies have the lowest calories and grams of fat when it comes to cookies.

 

  • Ice cream. We understand that sometimes you want the extra toppings of candy bars; gummi worms and cookies on your ice cream but the calories and grams of fat can really stack up fast. Instead, go for plain ice cream such as natural vanilla. You’ll thank yourself later when you feel healthier and confident by sacrificing those extra toppings. We highly recommend purchasing double churned ice cream. It removes artificial sweeteners and you’ll consume less calories than you would with frozen yogurt. You will know whether your ice cream is double churned ice cream when the package says slow churned or slow cold.

 

  • Pizza. Just because you’re on a healthy diet, doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite meals such as pizza. Instead of ordering a grease filled pizza, create homemade pizzas for yourself that have a thinner crust and plenty of fresh vegetables. The average thin crust pizza has only 14 grams of fat in two slices.

 

  • Air Popped Potato Chips. This is by far the best kind of chip you can eat to better your health. Air popped potato chips have no artificial preservatives or corn oil. They are also bulkier than standard chips to prevent you from going over and beyond the calories your body should gain in a day.

 

See What’s Fresh today at Hearn Kirkwood.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/15/healthy-junk-food_n_3272709.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness_top_ten/9_fitness_list.html

http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Ozs-Favorite-Healthy-Junk-Foods

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How To Enhance Your Quality Of Life With Fruits And Vegetables

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Summer is a great time of year to better your diet and enhance your quality of life. One small change that can make a big difference in your life is to eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day.

 

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables a day is a must to maintain good health throughout your lifetime.

 

Vegetables and fruits can enable your body to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and maintain good blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables can also ward off certain types of cancers and improve your digestive tract processes. You can even improve your eye vision.

 

How many fruits and vegetables should a person have a day?

 

The Dietary guidelines suggest that an individual eat 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. That is 2.5 to 6.5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day.

 

The amount of fruits and vegetables you will need to maintain a healthy weight and overall health is based on the amount of calories you will need a day.

 

You should have plenty of leafy greens in your diet and you should consider dried fruit to eat on the go.

 

Here are some recommended leafy greens:

 

  • Lettuce
  • Spinach
  • Swiss Chard
  • Mustard Greens
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Kale
  • And Brussels sprouts.

 

What are fruits you should consider?

 

  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Grapefruit

 

Eat your fruits and vegetables and you will rarely have irritable bowel movements such as painful constipation or overly loose bowels.

 

If you have bad eyesight, you should eat carrots. Carrots have vitamin A that helps improve night vision. Overall fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of eye diseases such as cataract and macular degeneration that affect people as they age.

 

To keep fruits and vegetables as fresh as possible, follow these instructions:

 

  • Always have the fruits and vegetables visible to you so they won’t go bad.
  • Have fruits and vegetables at every year – salads, stir-fry and fruit salads.

 

Here are great benefits you reap from eating fruits and vegetables:

 

  • Your increase the fiber you have for your body everyday.
  • You will be able to moderate the sugar and salt in your diet better.
  • You will have more energy while feeling fuller at every meal.
  • Your chances of having cavities will lower by 10.

 

Hearn Kirkwood also procures and provides our customers with a variety of quality perishable products at highly competitive prices.

See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source:

http://www.headtohealth.com/2011/05/7-benefits-of-eating-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables/

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vegetables-full-story/

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Summer Parties: How To Protect Yourself From Food Poisoning

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Ginger-Lime Kale with Squash & Chickpeas

As we go into summer party season, it is more important than ever to learn how to protect yourself and party guests from food poisoning.

 

In the United States 1 in 6 people suffer from food poisoning every year. The most common food poison is E. coli because the food supply of Americans is from global and local food sources.

 

The benefit of having global and local food sources is the availability of fresh produce year round of fruits and vegetables.

 

Food poisoning can result in major illness and even death from eating perishable produce.

 

Although scientists have not discovered the precise source of food borne illness, symptoms can last 2 to 10 days on average.

 

Food poisoning can happen from food contamination or simply from someone handling food not washing his or hands properly prior to serving or packing food.

 

One of the best ways to protect one from food poisoning is to eat fresh produce as much as possible.

 

Most food poisoning cases come from meat such as poultry that carries salmonella or campylobacter.

 

When you are cooking meat, always use a food thermometer. This will help you kill harmful bacteria while keeping your meat juicy and tender.

 

Meat should always be well cooked or t least 160 F to remove E. coli from food.

 

Here are some other healthy habits of food preparation you should follow to avoid food poisoning:

 

  • Wash fruits and vegetables with soap if they are raw fruits and vegetables. This cleaning ritual is especially important for leafy greens because they have crevasses where E. coli can hide.
  • Never cut meat on the same cutting board you chop vegetables or fruits.
  • Always keep ready-to-eat food products separate from raw products.
  • Leftovers should be immediately refrigerated.
  • Clean all cooking utensils with soap and hot water before and after handling utensils.

 

For guaranteed fresh produce, meat, seafood, poultry, or diary products, stop by Hearn Kirkwood.

 

Our food products arrive daily from California, Mexico, Texas, Florida and Maryland.

 

Hearn Kirkwood also procures and provides our customers with a variety of quality perishable products at highly competitive prices.

See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/protect-food-poisoning/story?id=14022017&page=2

http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/healthday/080116/u-s-food-safety-protect-yourself-against-food-poisoning.htm

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How To Speed Up Your Metabolism With Healthy Eating

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Are you searching for ways to speed up your metabolism? If yes, you can rev up your metabolism with a healthy eating diet. In fact, you can train your body to have a superfast metabolism.

 

Everyday your body starts and ends a variety of biochemical processes.

 

The metabolism process is when the body coverts your food fuel into energy/ glucose. This is necessary because all cells in the body need energy – the heart, the lungs, the digestive system, and even the brain need glucose.

 

The more labor your body has to complete, the faster your metabolism becomes. In other words, how many calories your body needs to fully function correlates with your metabolic rate.

 

Your metabolic rate is always fluctuating based on how fast the heart beats and the muscles you use or do not use regularly.

 

If you believe you can speed up your metabolic rate by starving yourself, think again. Anytime you eat less, your body will train itself to burn calories slower. This will make losing weight harder and you’ll feel less energized.

 

Instead, you should train your body to reduce calories with a healthy diet and weight training activities. Exercise will be essential in building up a good metabolic rate. You can take a walk, go running or ride a bike at least once a day to help boost your metabolism.

 

Forget the diet pills. Here is what you can eat and drink on the regular to help improve your metabolism:

 

  • Eat a balanced breakfast every morning to boost your energy and control your appetite for the day. Have plenty of complex carbs and protein in your breakfast such as granola/ trail mix, blueberry snack bars, crackers with hummus, and more.
  • Eat spicy foods. This could be anything with hot peppers like jalapeno and cayenne peppers. Spicy foods boost up your metabolism because the spicy food help the body release adrenaline that increases the amount of calories you can burn.
  • Drink at least 2 cups of coffee a day can increase your metabolism by 15%,
  • Drink plenty of green tea, at least 24oz a day to burn 70-100 calories a day from the antioxidants catechins.
  • You should always eat more than 1200 calories a day by eating small meals every 3-4 hours. Don’t forget to get plenty of sleep (at least 7 hours).

 

Read up on Hearn Kirkwood’s recipes that will help boost up your metabolism – from Strawberry, Melon & Avocado Salad to Coconut-Crusted Soft-Shell Crab with Mango Chutney.

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/basics-to-boost-metabolism

http://www.self.com/blogs/flash/2011/07/foods-that-naturally-speed-up.html

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Earth Day: How To Eat Healthy And Save The Planet

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

The Earth Day is today and the perfect time to improve your healthy eating habits and do some good for the planet.

 

Beyond drinking water from a reusable water bottle, you can make better food decisions daily to better the planet.

 

One food swap you can try on Earth Day and every day is to eat organic food such as organic tomatoes. This helps the planet because it reduces the pesticides used in agricultural development.

 

It gets better. Organic tomatoes are excellent sources of antioxidants and vitamin C for your body. Organic fruits and vegetables also provide higher nutrient value than pesticide grown fruits and vegetables. Purchasing organic fruits and vegetables can help you save more on your grocery bill while adequately feeding your family.

 

Another wonderful food swap is brown rice. About 1/3 of the word’s fresh water supply goes into farming white rice. Brown rice can be farmed using less fresh water. You may want to service brown rice with quinoa and another grain such as corn is very fulfilling and healthy for the body. The same concept follows for swapping white bread for whole wheat bread. Whole wheat bread has a great source of nutrients and more satisfying fiber. Whole wheat is great for the environment because it takes less time to refine whole wheat bread than white bread.

 

As for meat consumption, have at least one day of the week where you go meatless. The process of making one burger is the equivalent of driving 320 miles in car. You can reduce this energy waste of food production by going meatless. One meatless day is equivalent to not driving a car for five weeks.

 

On the no meatless day, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. If you have to eat meat, eat smaller portions of meat. One dish of modest portions of vegetables, fruits and a little meat will not only provide your body with plenty of fiber but also protect you from heart disease. The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better.

 

If you are going to eat beef, go for grass fed beef. Grass fed beef reduces the carbon footprint of producing meat because it requires less energy than the traditional method of using grain to feed animals. Less water and pesticides are involved in grass fed beef.

 

Hearn Kirkwood has plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and meat so you can provide your family quality homemade meals and forget about getting take out or feeding them unhealthy processed meals.

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/22/earth-day-healthy-food-swaps_n_3119261.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living

http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/beyondearthday-food-health-impact.htm

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Physical Fitness: The Best Times to Eat Fresh Fruit And Frozen Fruit

Monday, April 15th, 2013

Are you trying to maintain your physical fitness? If yes, you need to have plenty of fruit in your diet.

 

A popular question people ask about fruit when improving their physical fitness is whether frozen fruit is as healthy as fresh fruit.

 

The answer is that frozen fruit is as healthy as fresh fruit.

 

At many supermarkets, fresh fruit could sit around for two weeks or more prior to you purchasing it from the supermarket.

 

The longer fresh fruit sits, the more nutritional value it loses, especially fruits with plenty of vitamin  C.

 

As for frozen fruit, the fruit is picked and frozen at the peak of freshness. Frozen fruit is highly recommended for smoothies. When shopping for frozen fruits, always read the package. Frozen fruits with syrup include extra calories that will not benefit your physical fitness.

 

What are the benefits of eating plenty of fruit?

 

Fruit has plenty of vitamins and fiber that the body needs for good health.

 

Here are our recommendations for maintaining a good balance of fruit in your diet:

 


- Eat fresh fruit daily. Fresh fruit includes natural sugars that will make eating refreshing. You will get all the fiber and vitamins you need for the day.
-Make homemade fruit juice when you want fresh fruit juice. This is better than drinking fruit juice full of artificial flavors and colors. Less calories. Better health.
-Always buy fresh fruit rather than processed fruits. Canned fruits will never have the  more fiber or vitamins as fresh fruit.
-Buy seasonal fruits that are locally produced.

 

What are the best ways to serve fresh fruits?

 

You can eat fresh fruit at any meal time. If you want to get creative,  use fruit in your desserts as toppings on cakes or serve simply as fresh fruit in a bowl.

 

As for snacks during the day, bananas and apples are the perfect fruits for subduing  hunger pangs.

 

Here are other great fruits that improve specific body organs:

-Apricot for better brain functions.
-Almonds for better eye sight.
-Grapes for better lung health.
-Apples for good heart health.
-Cashew nuts for better kidney function.
-Mango and Papaya for a healthier digestive system.
 

Fresh fruit is a wonderful food choice. It stores the sun’s energy in every bite.

 

One glass of fresh fruit juice a day will help keep the doctor away. You will also keep yourself better hydrated throughout your day.

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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How To Make Healthy Salads That Help With Weight Loss

Monday, April 8th, 2013

Are you trying to lose weight before summer comes? You’re not alone. With a good workout schedule and healthy diet, you can do it. Start on your weight loss by eating healthy salads that truly help you lose weight. Hearn Kirkwood is here to give you tips on creating weight loss salads.

 

Don’t go for restaurant or fast food salads, those salads can expand your waistline because they are full of high calorie ingredients and often come in jumbo size.

 

To create healthier salads that truly help you lose more weight, use oil-based salad dressing. Oil-based salad dressing includes vitamins A, D, E, and K. These are fat soluble and excellent nutrients. In other words, oil-based salad can help reduce fat around the belly.

 

Toss your oil-based salad dressing with vinegar to train your body to release fat. Your body will also prevent your blood sugar from peaking after meals.

 

Next, buy fresh, mixed greens such as romaine, radicchio, iceberg and spinach.  Toss in the herbs of basil and parsley as well to improve the flavor of your salad while providing your salad plenty of antioxidants.

 

If you are a fan of cheese, always use low-fat cheese in your home made salads. The low fat cheese will help you burn fat and reduce hunger pangs because cheese is a rich source of calcium.

 

Some delicious low-cheeses you can try today are Parmesan, creamy mozzarella and shredded cheddar.

 

Just because you’re eating a salad does not mean you cannot include meat. Grilled chicken or salmon with tofu or nuts will make you feel satisfied and help you release fat. We recommend only using a few ounces of meat in your salad servings.

 

It is perfectly healthy to use fruits and vegetables in your salad. Here are just a few delicious ones to try:

 

  • Carrots
  • Cucumbers
  • Colored peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Peas
  • Artichokes
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Pears

 

You should have at least five fruits and vegetables everyday to help you lose weight faster.

 

Here are great salad making formula:

 

  • Have at least 1 cup of mixed greens.
  • Have ½ to 1 cup of fresh fruit for your salad.
  • Have 1 ounce of meat or fish. If you are a vegetarian, use ¼ cups of beans.
  • Serve your dressing in a side dish so you can dip your salad in the dish. This is beneficial because you will increase the flavor of your salad while consuming ¼ or more of the calories.

 

Healthy Salad Of The day:

 

To start losing weight today, try a chicken salad with mango vinaigrette. You only need the following ingredients:

 

  • Mixed greens
  • Mangoes
  • Cantaloupe
  • Raspberries
  • Apple
  • Chicken Breast
  • Green onions

 

Place all ingredients in a bag and shake it up with mango vinaigrette. You are good to go.

 

Hearn Kirkwood has a wide variety of healthy vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood and beverage selections for you. See What’s Fresh today.

 

To contact Hearn Kirkwood call 410.712.6000 (Baltimore), 301.621.2992 (Washington DC), or visit our website!

 

Hearn Kirkwood is a privately held Food Service Distributor specializing in produce, meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood. We purchase 90% of our fresh produce direct from California, Florida, Texas, etc. with the balance supplied by local markets. We are located within one mile of Route 295 and I95 providing us with easy access to Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.

 

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Source: http://www.rd.com/slideshows/6-surprising-salad-tricks-to-help-you-lose-more-weight/

http://www.bhg.com/recipes/healthy/cooking/make-delicious-heart-healthy-salads/

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