Health and Beauty

10 Jun

How Can I Tell If Foods Have Added Sugars?

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

There are two kinds of sugar-naturally-occurring and added. On food labels, both kinds of sugar are included in "sugars" listed on the Nutrition Facts panel.

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10 May

Mother's Day Wish

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

I am going to make this blog personal...

As a mom, I am thankful for Mother's Day, but isn't every day Mother's day? I am so blessed to have 2 beautiful and healthy children, that I do not need a day to remind me of such. I do not need need flowers that will die or chocolate that will leave me feeling guilty.

What I really need is a bathroom break all to myself, a shower with the door locked and kids not screaming to get in and a glass of wine (just this once, I will super size).

Happy Mother's Day!

Stacy Paine, RD, LD Read more »

23 Mar

What's Up With Coconut Water?

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

Coconut water has been getting a lot of buzz lately. But what is it? And is it worthy of the hype?

First, coconut water is NOT the same thing as coconut milk. Coconut milk is creamy and comes from coconut meat, while coconut water is the liquid from young green coconuts. Read more »

18 Mar

Water for Weight Loss

Posted by bmccuin in Health and Beauty

Drinking a large glass of water with your meals is smart, but it might be beneficial for you to drink a glass of water before your meal.

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that adults who drank a large glass of water before meals ate an average of 75 fewer calories at that meal. While it might not seem like much, a 75 calorie deficit at lunch and dinner may lead to more than 14 pounds lost

during a year!

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08 Mar

March is National Nutrition Month

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

"Get Your Plate in Shape"

March is National Nutrition Month. This year's theme is "Get Your Plate in Shape," reminding everyone to be more mindful of the foods we eat.

In order to "Get Your Plate in Shape," Americans are encouraged to: Read more »

24 Feb

What do you know about Trans Fats?

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

Trans fats are our topic of discussion this week. Do you know how to identify them if given a food label? Do you know the laws that regulate trans fat use? What have you heard about it and what would you like clarified?

Stacy Paine, RD, LD & Lisa Eisele, RD, CSO, LD

Oconee Nutrition Consultants, LLC Read more »

16 Feb

Let's Talk About Fat

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

Of course, I have to start by asking a few questions. Eveyone knows that too much of anything is not actually a good thing. But do you know how much is too much?

Let's take fat for example. Do you know what a daily limit is for saturated fat (that's the bad stuff), cholesterol or sodium? Are you aware of how much saturated fat was in your Valentine's Day dinner?

Answers to follow, but first tell me what you ate for dinner.

Stacy Paine, RD, LD & Lisa Eisele, RD, CSO, LD Read more »

09 Feb

Sea Salt or Table Salt?

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

Which do you think is lower is sodium? Sea Salt or Table Salt

I will give you some time to think about it and post your results. You may be surprised.

Stacy Paine, RD, LD & Lisa Eisele, RD, CSO, LD

Oconee Nutrition Consultants, LLC

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Oconee Nutrition Consultants's blog

02 Feb

Friday, February 3rd is National Wear Red Day

Posted by Oconee Nutritio... in Health and Beauty

Will you be wearing red on Friday?

Americans will wear red to show their support for women's heart health. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in The Heart Truth's life-saving awareness-to-action movement by putting on a favorite red dress, red shirt, red tie, or Red Dress Pin. Together, we will continue to urge women to protect their hearts, as heart disease is the #1 killer of women.

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28 Oct

In Need of a Good Spanxing?

Posted by Girls Night Out in Health and Beauty

The story of the birth of Spanx® is so well-known amongst us girls that it can practically be recited over Cosmos: (In 1998) Spanx founder Sara Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn't have the right undergarment to provide a seamless look under her white pants and open-toed shoes. Armed with scissors, she had the bright idea to cut the feet off her control top pantyhose. Read more »