How Much Sodium Per Day?

The answer to this question may shock you. 
2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans says that the average person should consume less than 2,300mg and people over 50 years of age should consume less than 1,500mg. This is equal to about 1 tsp of table salt. These are per day figures. The fact is most many people consume twice this amount easily and don't even realize it. 


The problem with consuming too much sodium is that it is hard on the heart. You may over time develop kidney problems or heart disease. You should always consult a health professional to see how much sodium is right for you. Everyone is different and some people are more sensitive to sodium than others.


Below are some links with more info:


What is Sodium - How to tell if foods are low in sodium


Low Sodium Foods

Replacing The Food Pyramid - MyPlate

We all remember learning about how to eat properly and how a healthy diet can be very important. During those lessons the Food Pyramid is what we looked at to show us the basic food groups. There are many critics of the food pyramid and MyPyramid. They say these images don't properly show the food groups and make it confusing. In response to this, the USDA as rolled out a new image of healthy eating. MyPlate is easier to understand and is based off the USDA Dietary Guidelines. My Plate offers ideas and suggestions including making half your plate vegetables and fruits. Combine exercise into your everyday activities. These activities/exercises should be fun. Do something active as a family. 


There are tons of foods that are healthy that you can use to fill these food groups. 
Here is a full list of foods for MyPlate
I invite you to explore this new program and see if you can include at least some of these healthy ideas into your everyday meals and activities. 

The South Beach Diet

Could The South Beach Diet Be Your Weight Loss Answer?

One of the more popular diets today is the South Beach Diet. While it isn't on the best or healthiest diets list, it seems to be a generally healthy diet choice. Some disagree, but I invite you to look at the list of foods. The diet offers something from most of the major foods groups. The only real important items that are missing seem to be fruits from Phase 1. However many of these fruits are reintroduced during phase 2. 

The South Beach Diet allows for foods with a low glycemic index. If you are looking for a diet where you won't starve, this could be your answer. In fact snacking is encouraged with the South Beach Diet. Sugar rich foods like potatoes, corn, rice and most sugary desserts are not allowed. 

The idea behind the South Beach Diet is to create a new way of eating that will not only help us eat less, but make us not want to over eat in the future. For more information about the South Beach Diet see links below.

More about the South Beach Diet Phases

Diet Specific Recipes

What is the most important part of any diet?
Answer=FOOD!

We feel most people will ask what can I eat with this diet? Many diets will limit certain foods and food groups altogether. Health professionals will tell you that the best diets are those that offer healthy eating and exercise combined to offer healthy weight loss. Once you find your healthy diet and research what foods are allowed it is time to find recipes. We have compiled many healthy diet recipes on our site, but do your research check other sources and find what is best for your specific diet and needs.

Here are some diet specific recipes...

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Dukan Diet Recipes

Super Foods | Fat Burning Foods | Priority Foods

A popular topic in the media today is Super Foods. We hear this on the news and our favorite T.V shows. What does the term "Fat Burning Foods" or "Super Foods" mean?

Sometimes these terms can be misleading. The foods don't really burn fat, but are actually easier for our bodies to digest. When we are active these foods burn better and are converted to energy. Sticking to a healthy workout plan and adding these super foods to your diet can help in weight loss and an overall healthier life.

Super Foods List | Fat Burning Foods List

What are Super Foods | Fat Burning Foods Explained