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Combating Childhood Obesity With The Traffic Light Diet

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Are your children suffering from childhood obesity? If yes, healthy eating and exercise can help your child fight against childhood obesity. We read a great article called Girl loses 65 pounds in fight against childhood obesity.

 

In the article a girl named Breanna Bond weighed 186 pounds at 9 years of age. With a workout routine and good eating habits, Bond has dropped 65 pounds in under a year.

 

Your children can do the same!

 

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the USA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that roughly 12.5 million children ages 2 –19 are obese.

 

Excessive weight is nothing to take lightly. It can lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and psycho-social issues.

 

One way to help your overweight children lose weight is by following the traffic light diet.

 

The traffic light diet allows your child to eat plenty of green vegetables (green light food), lean protein (yellow light foods) and light sweets/ simple carbohydrates (red light foods).

 

The green light foods are less than 20 calories per serving. The yellow foods are very rich in nutrient and low in calories.

 

The red color foods are high in fat and sugar. They should be consumed in moderation.

 

Healthy eating patterns make for a healthier lifestyle.

 

Here are some traffic light foods you should add to your diet today:

 

-      Potatoes

-      Lean meats

-      Pasta

-      Fruits

-      Low-fat milk

-      Vegetables

 

For a great selection of healthy food alternatives, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling410.712.6000 (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.livestrong.com/article/389298-the-traffic-light-diet-for-kids/

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Healthy Treat Alternatives For Halloween Trick Or Treaters

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Halloween is only a week or so away. It’s time to come up with ideas for Halloween treats. Your Halloween treats don’t have to be sugar infested. There are plenty of healthy Halloween treat alternatives you can try this Halloween.

 

Hearn Kirkwood is here to help you get started with four great and healthy Halloween snacks:

 

  1. 100 calorie or fewer snacks are really in demand this Halloween. Snack packs are easy treats to give out to trick or treaters because they are individually wrapped. You can give out snack packs of cookies, crackers, pretzels or more. They will surely be a favorite for adults and kids alike.
  2. Gourmet nuts and trail mix.  If you need Halloween treats not high in sugar, nuts and trail mix bars or good packages are the way to go. This treat is packed with nutritional value so let the trick or treaters take one, two or more packages of these snacks!
  3. Give out fruit. Boxes of fruit are great to give out to children and adults alike. A traditional fruit given out during Halloween are raisins. You can also give out dried apricots or prunes. Any dried fruits are good. Fruits are not only juicy and full of flavor but they will provide trick-or-treaters with plenty of vitamins and minerals they need.
  4. Have popcorn fun! Popcorn is a perfect treat to go along with your favorite scary Halloween movie. Be sure you don’t load up on butter. Too much butter add on calories and makes popcorn less healthy.

 

For a great selection of nutritious and fresh foods/Beverages, shop at Hearn Kirkwood, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling410.712.6000 (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. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 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.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Source: http://phillyhealthwatch.com/2011/10/28/healthier-halloween-treats/

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How A Tomato A Day Can Keep The Doctor Away

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

If you’re searching for a great way to improve your health, consider eating a tomato a day to keep the doctor away.

 

Recent studies show tomato helps cut down your risk of having a stroke. In fact, men who had very high levels of the antioxidant lycopene found in tomatoes had fewer strokes than men that had very low levels of lycopene in their blood.

 

The United States Department of Agriculture’s national nutrient database states, Lycopene can be found in its highest concentrations in cooked tomato products. This can include tomato paste, puree and sauce.

 

Try ready to serve marina sauce to have a serving of more than 31,000 micrograms of lycopene.

 

Even if you are not a fan of the tomato, you can get your doses of lycopene from watermelon, grapefruit, papaya and mango.

 

The U.S dietary guidelines have no recommendations for the specific amount of lycopene you should consume.

 

However, the standard fruit and vegetable intake for dietary is 2 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But lycopene also has the ability to cut the risk of prostate and other types of cancer. Exercising and not smoking helps cut stroke risk as well.

 

Lycopene is able to provide these great health benefits because it can reduce inflammation and prevent blood clots that would otherwise cause ischemic stroke.

 

For a great selection of nutritious and fresh foods/Beverages, shop at Hearn Kirkwood, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling410.712.6000 (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. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 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.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444897304578044680394134430.html?mod=e2fb

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3 Meals To Eat To Build Muscle And Be Lean

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

 

Are you searching for meals you can add to your diet to keep your body lean? If yes, we have for you the perfect food choices to keep body fat off of you. Read to get started,

 

There are certain meals you can eat on a daily basis that will build up your muscle, burn fat, and maintain your health.

 

Here are some meal choices you can have daily and get right from the grocery store:

 

Breakfast: Eggs Do The Body Good

Eggs are a wonderful breakfast food. Eat them with cream of wheat and a banana for a meal worth 525 calories, 38 grams of protein, 59 grams of carbs and 15 grams of fat.

 

Eggs can kick start muscle growth, while cream of wheat and bananas provide you energy. Since bananas contain fructose and potassium that support glycogen, this will help your liver and muscles minimize muscle breakdown.

 

Lunch: Muscle-Building

 

With six to nine ounces of extra-lean ground beef, pasta and broccoli, you can have a health 700 calories, 60 gram protein, 83 grams of carbs, and 13 grams of fat meal.

 

This meal will help you build up muscles because beef contains creatine that has the amino acids and B vitamins you need for your energy. The pasta will also help with energy production. The broccoli will help your body control fat.

 

Dinner:Chicken Breast And Veggies

 

With a seven to nine ounce chicken breast, some yams, peas, corn, and carrots, you have 603 calories, 69 grams of protein, and 61 grams of carbs. Why is such a great meal to eat for your health and physique? The answer comes from the level of carbohydrates and lean protein, which increase the levels of insulin in your blood that create muscle growth. The yams help maintain this hormonal environment while the chicken breast helps to maintain a health body fat.

 

If you need additional protein, add low-fat milk and extra virgin olive oil to your chicken.

 

For a great selection of nutritious and fresh foods, shop at Hearn Kirkwood, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling 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. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 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.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

Source: 6 Perfect Meals: Build Lean Mass and Torch Your Bodyfat With This Full Day’s Worth Of Perfect Food Choices

 

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2 Protein-Packed Recipes To Keep You Fit And Satisfied

Monday, January 16th, 2012

 

Are you looking for ways to stay healthy, fit and satisfied with your diet? If yes, we are here to help by providing you 2 protein-packed recipes to keep you satisfied, healthy and fit. Read below to get started.

Protein is delicious and healthy for your body. It can fight against unwanted fat and build muscle for your body at the same time. The following are great protein-packed recipes:

 

Lamb Burger with Smoked Mozzarella

Lamb burger is not only delicious but great for your body. You will need ¼ pound of smoked mozzarella sliced into 4 pieces. Next, divide a pound of ground lamb into quarters. Make these quarters into patties that cover each piece of cheese. You can add salt and pepper to flavor your meet. Grill or broil your patties until the outer layer is firm. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes on each side of your patties. Serve these delicious patties on toasted buns with your favorite fixings.

 

Grilled Chicken with Pesto Sauce

If you are a fan of chicken, you should try this Grilled chicken with pesto sauce.  To make your pesto, take a blender or food processor and puree 2 cups of fresh basil, 1 garlic clove, a pinch of salt, 2 Tbsp of pine nuts, a ½ a cup of grated Parmesan and ½ a cup of extra virgin olive oil. Set your pesto aside and get your grilled chicken together.

 

You need 1 pound of thin chicken cutlets. You should season your chicken with salt and pepper. Grill your chicken for 4 minutes on each side and top your grilled chicken with pesto and serve.

 

For a great selection of nutritious foods, shop at Hearn Kirkwood, contact Hearn Kirkwood by calling 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. Since our founding in 1946, we have grown from a store front on the downtown Baltimore Produce Market to a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. Hearn Kirkwood purchases 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.

 

Hearn Kirkwood currently operates a fleet of 33 refrigerated trucks. Our service area includes all of Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Northern Virginia – with limited service to Fredericksburg, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.

 

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well!

 

Source: 37 Protein Packed Recipes to Keep You Satisfied

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