Ever find yourself in the grocery store passing by the yogurt, looking a few minutes, and then walking away overwhelmed? While yogurt is very good for you, with so many different kinds and so many different promises, the best choice is not a clear one. Here are a few easy tips to help you understand what to look for and what to ignore.
Estelle L. Benoit, RD, LDN
Source: www.rd411.com
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Help support Lafayette tourism. Vote! Southern Living has named Lafayette as one of the top 10 "Tasiest Towns in the South". Go to www.southerliving.com to cast your vote for Lafayette. Don't wait, the deadline is January 31st. Winning #1 could be very big in catapulting Lafayette's tourism and economy. Thanks for your participation. Click Here for the Link.
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A Healthy Food to Add in 2012
Don’t know what Chickpeas are? Its a little protein packed legume which makes up the ever popular hummus. Yum right! Well here are a few ideas on how to use these nutritious peas in other ways.
Estelle L. Benoit, RD, LDN
Source: Clean eating magazine January/February 2012
Posted at 07:25 AM in Nutrition Tips | Permalink
Congratulations to the following members who have completed their 150 hours and received their t-shirt: David McBride, Darlene Abshire, Mark Hubbard, Mary Landreneau, Jeremy Guy, Foster Nix, Debra Langlinais, Sean Thibodeaux, Betty Magruder, Donald Nix, Randy Loewen, Al Bergeron, Susan Chatham, Brett Stokes, Harry Creek, Donald Cormier, Rubin, Caryl Chlan, Don Langley, Randy Pilgrim, Susan Holliday, Michael Melancon, May Olivier, Ronnie Olivier, Carla Theriot, Brandon Gilbert, Steve Pharis, Sally Sensat, Monique LeBlanc, Harold Domingue Jr, Herman Landry Jr, Jake Klara, Cory Hebert, Bob Hendershot, Mary Hendershot, Guy Comeaux, Dylan Lantz, Wayne Lantz, Derek Glascock, Robert Tabbert, Alaina Bergeron, Sandy Jordan, Vicki Klara, Joshua Daigle, Ruth Estorge, Jeff Dunn, Darren Parker, Lauren Hains, Lisa Hains, Missy Craig, Carlin Craig, Shirley Hunter, Wayne Colvin, Peggy Grooms, Amy Comeaux, Pat Cambell, Gail Doctor, Katie Buller, Stephanie Brown, Robert Broussard, Craig Benoit, Michelle Marker, Glen Ashy, Engy Alarcon, Sherrell Fontenot, Rye Tuten, Preston Lofgren, Alex Russell, Tony Russell, Kerry Whitmeyer, Betty Koury, Ashley Cagle, Ricky Guidry, Greg Stansbury, Quinton Russell, Carla Theriot, Parker Hebert, Hobie Hebert, Bach Holbert, Laurie Mallory, Byron Alleman, Christy Shaw, Karen Venable McNamara, Martha Lefevre, Thomas Mcnamara, Diana Denton, Gale Colvin, Jane Fournet, Jonathan Bourgeois, Dallas Hains, Chris Fontana, April Fontana, Joan Stokes, Janice Johnson, Troy Theriot, Siti Verrett, Tyler Michaelson, Linda Hilliard, Edna Gordon, Tony Gordon, Jodie Dailey, Terry O’Connor, Kim Holm, Staci Lenox, Julie Quinn, Harold Duplechin, Matt Turknett, Mary Miller, Toby J LeBlanc, Kami Miller, Beth Carlson, Braydon Melancon, Corina Melancon, Rolando Saenz, Phyllis Totaro, Rhett Himel, Kathleen Dupre, Emily Nix, Kendra Coco, Amelia Coco, Brandon Coco, Vicki Scafidel, Jerry Scafidel, Antoine James, Benjamin James, Vallerie James, Alex Abushanab, Nancy Crays, Charlie Hardy, Kim Grimball, Martha Grant, Nicole Stalnaker, Ginger Guillory, Rebecca Richoux, Kay Richoux, Amy Girouard, Carol Thibodeaux, Greg Thibodeaux, Kristi Bille, Harry Bille and Celeste Pollitt.
If you completed your 150 hours for 2011, don't forget to turn in your card to receive your t-shirt. Pick up a new card at the Pro Shop and get started for 2012. The shirt will be red with a fleur de lis to acknowledge the awesome accomplishments of ULL this season.
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If your number is listed above, call bookkeeping @ 984-1682 by January 22nd to receive a $20 credit on your account. We are sorry to say that Eric Bernard, Marcy Lyons, David Flowers, George Stokes, John Ray Brousard, Oussama Bark, Joseph Santiago, Michael Doucet, Cye Courtois and Bryant Hernandez did not find their number and read & profit in December.
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It’s New Years, Jan 1st, a clean slate! Setting resolutions is a new year’s tradition, and I’m sure each of us will decide one or two things that we would like to improve this year. The top resolutions are all health related including weight loss, exercise, and quitting smoking. Statistics show that only 71% of resolutions are still maintained after 2 weeks and 46% after 6 months. The key to resolution success is to make them attainable! Use these 4 steps to reevaluate your goals.
Step 1: Make a resolution that is attainable and realistic. Instead of saying, “I am going to lose 20 lb”, understand that it will take planning and time to reach this goal. Set and put into writing a plan to reach your goal, such as “I will measure my portion sizes at each meal and workout 4 times per week”.
Step 2: Make small changes and work your way up! Trying to achieve too much at one time is hard to stick with! Right down small steps to achieve your goal, once one is achieved, check it off and move on to the next. For example, your long term goal may be to lose 20 lb, but take small steps and break it up into 5 lb losses. Even if it takes you a longer time period to lose the 5 lb, it’s ok. The goal is to succeed, don’t set yourself up for failure.
Step 3: Be aware of what you are putting into your body. It takes 3500 calories to gain a pound, as it does to lose a pound! Finding easy ways to cut out calories in your diet can help you achieve your goals. Cutting out just 100 calories a day can result in a 10 pound weight loss per year! Analyze your eating and decide which unneeded habits you can cut out. Easy ideas are mayo, cokes, flavored coffees, etc.
Step 4: Buddy up! Start your journey this year with a partner. Pick someone who has similar goals to you and will help motivate you. Find the right person. You not only want someone to exercise with, but someone who will listen to your feelings and share theirs with you too. Family, friends, and co-workers are all good choices. Once you find a buddy, plan ahead. Set certain days and times that you will meet up at the gym and exercise, or maybe how often you will meet to share your food journal entries. You can even exchange ideas for recipes and low calorie on-the-go foods. And most importantly, be honest with each other!
Good Luck!
Estelle L. Benoit, RD, LDN
Source: livestrong.com, www.proactivechange.com
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Thanks to all the members and workers who made our Annual Nursery Christmas Party another hugh success. Click Here to view the Santa Photos.
If you would like a "Print Quality" image, please email Kackie at kackielerille@cox.net. You may also need a copy of a "print release form" which can be downloaded by clicking HERE!
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This clean eating recipe saves you 349 calories, 27 g total fat, 10 g saturated fat, 1,184 mg sodium, and 39 mg cholesterol when compared to the traditional Beef Stew recipe!!!!!
Serves: 4, Hands-on time: 40 minutes, Total time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Nutrients Per Serving:
Compared with Traditional beef stew:
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1 ½ cups Stew: |
BEFORE |
AFTER |
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Calories |
735 |
386 |
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Total Fat (g) |
37 |
10 |
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Saturated Fat (g) |
12 |
2 |
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Carbohydrates (g) |
47 |
32 |
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Fiber (g) |
7 |
5 |
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Sugars (g) |
8 |
6 |
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Protein (g) |
52 |
35 |
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Sodium (mg) |
1694 |
510 |
|
Cholesterol (mg) |
130 |
91 |
Estelle L. Benoit, RD, LDN
Source: Cleaneating Magazine November/December 2011
Posted at 12:38 PM in Nutrition Tips | Permalink
Congratulations to the following members who have completed their 150 hours and received their t-shirt: Doug Pratt, Gwen Fontenot, Mohamad Bahlawan, Evelyn Mitchell, Kane Marceaux, Jack Doucet, Joe Regard, Sharee Hunter, Patsy Hernandez, David Neeper, Arthur Marullo, Al Thomas, Nicole Bruchez, Tad Sebastian, Bret Beyer, Philip Kerne, Brent Guillory, Eric Schexnayder, Jody Smyth, Jaclyn Carmichael, Monica Pecoraro, Connie Castille, Dale Castille, Seth Lahaye, Amanda Lahaye, Rush Hunter, Grant Hunter, Stephen Meaux, Ed Comeaux, Drake Romero, Paula Costello, Gail Rodrigue, Sharon Scheuermann, George Degravelle, Terry L Bethea, Perry Washington, Marcie Marcellino, Jamie Jackson, Frank Martin, Thomas Meaux, Ebba Schoonover, Jacques Villien, Ann Rolke, James Cross, Debbie Keller, Gloria Huffman, James Hargrave, Cathy Hargrave, Brandon Plaisance, M. Terrell Washington, Cheryl Brash, Adrienne Menard, Jeremy Venable, Andy Scadlock, Steve Saltzman, Naanette Heggie, Hunter Simmons, Jamie Simmons, Matt Hill Jr, Richard Kennedy, Gwyn Creek, Dana Judice, Don Resweber, Roy Salas, Deborah Salas, Cameron R, Janet Howell, Victor Howell, Lindsey Gothreaux, Lisa Gothreaux, Brenda Guilbeau, Lance Veillon, Garrett Broussard, Sean Anders, Evelyn Fontenot, Jackson Carter, Lyall Scott, Mike Theall, Bonnie LaFleur, Gisele Celestine, Angele Bulliard, D Rivera, Beverly Leblanc, Carlee Larbar and William Moore.
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If your number is listed above, call bookkeeping @ 984-1682 by December 22nd to receive a $20 credit on your account. Congratulations to John Cutrera and William Salsman who found their number in November. We are sorry to say that Eva Huval, Kasey George, David Montz, Mike Skinner, Nicole Allen, Matt Fontenot, Philip Kerne and Marguerite Landry did not read & profit in November.
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