Goody Bag: Food

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Friday

Fun Fact: Bump The Beef

Burger Bummer

To live 'til the cows come home, designate Beef Free Days.Women who eat less than 4ounces of red meat weekly survive longer than those who eat more. Saturated fats & high cooking temps-which produce cancer- causing compounds-may be to blame...I think I'll have a little chicken & fish more often:)

August 2009, Self Magazine

~Ms.Francois

Slow down & Shed Some Pounds Pt.2

Jumping back into yesterday....

Turn utensils into allies
Make a habit of putting down your fork or spoon after each bite; don't pick it up again until you've swallowed. If your eating handheld foods such as a sandwich or burger, place them on your plate between bites. Note: to really slow yourself down, try eating with chopsticks

Take breaks

once or twice during a meal, stop eating for about a minute or so. Talk, socialize, drink some water & take note of how full you're becoming

Try different dishes

If you have the same meals all the time, you're more likely to eat quickly & mindlessly

As you adjust to a slower pace, a watch or timer can help you set goals & set more realistic ones too!

~Ms.Francois

Thursday

Slow Down & Shed Some Pounds Pt.1

Ever felt so hungry you practically inhaled your food, then felt so overstuffed you had to pop open your pants or just sit still for a minute, thinking to yourself, why did I eat this much? Too late now...you should've paced yourself, honestly it really works. People who wolf down their food are more likely to be overweight & suffer from digestive problems. Take the Yellow Light Approach,(slow down) when eating & refer to these few tips to help you set a healthier pace.

Stop eating before you feel stuffed
It takes 15 to 20 min for your digestive system to tell your brain that you've had enough. If you keep eating until that feeling registers, you pack in lots of extra calories. Instead, put down your fork when you start to feel satisfied- not full or stuffed

Chew Well

Take small bites of food & chew each one about four or five times before you swallow. Don't take the next bite until your mouth is empty. You also can take a sip of water between mouthfuls .

Concentrate on your meal

Distractions such as watching T.V can keep you from noticing how quickly you're eating & filling up.Take the time to enjoy the many flavors, smells & texture of foods.

Try to schedule mealtimes when you can sit down & take your time. If you can, set the mood & play soft background music-studies have shown it makes people slow down when eating. The food isn't going to run off the plate before you get the chance to eat it so relax & take your time, you'll be grateful when you hit the beach!

~Ms.Francois

Eat It Raw

Looking for something to do?

Eat It Raw

New York, South Street Seaport, Water Taxi Beach

50 cent Oysters, Clams & Shrimp

Thursday & Friday 4PM-6PM

$3 Off every beer, wine or mixed drink

For more info go to watertaxibeach.com or (877)974-6998

~Ms.Francois

Wednesday

I'm Lovin' It!

Yesterday McDonald's introduced another way for their customers to love them. They've introduced a new line of coffee, just for coffee lovers called, McCafe. Just to drop a few flavors, cappuccino, iced mocha, latte & mocha are on the menu . Try them out & tell us what you think.

~Ms.Francois

Sunday

My Taste Buds Love Me!

Saturday night, I went to New Jersey for one of my line sister's 25th birthday dinner. We went to Deltas in New Brunswick. The food and atmosphere was absolutely AMAZING! We had such a good time. The restaurant specializes in Southern Cuisine. I had Fried Whiting with Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya Grits...The best grits I ever ate in MY LIFE!