More News on Glycemic Indexes!

As we’ve said a hundred times in the past- it’s not ‘carbs’ that kill your diet, it’s the dumb ones that do the deed. But then again, I’m sure you remember that from our past lessons. .

So you’re far ahead of the learning curve, as the idea is just now seeping into mainstream media. Hopefully everyone memorized the lesson the first time around: carbs with low GIs are good, carbs with high GIs are not.

So when you check out some of the new press on the matter, try to keep all of our food suggestions in mind as well.  Sure, darker bread is better for you but don’t just go by the color. Take a look at the actual label and pick up something 100% Whole Grain. Or do a little research on the actual Glycemic Index rating, the extra time could make all the difference in your health.

“40 may be the new 30; but if you’re obese, 40 is the new 60.”

Michelle Obama continued the fight against obesity, this time in an executive setting. Near 100 activists, professors and government officials gathered to listen to the fact-filled speech. Some of the information, contributed by experts in the field, will contribute to her final report on the matter. Also, the suggestions brought up during the talk may be advised later in Michelle’s campaign.

Some suggestions that came up (and can be included in your life!) included:

1. Clean environments in corporate offices for women to breastfeed. Babies who are breastfed for the first six months have a much smaller risk of obesity.

2. More parks. People within closer vicinity to a park or track are statistically less obese. Even a few blocks makes a difference!

3. Recess. Short bursts of physical activity during the work day may help slim you down and keep you alert. Even if it’s just jogging down the staircase during lunch, get your body moving!

Empty Food

Empty calories like those found in white bread and overly processed foods.

Opt for whole fruit (not the juice!) and veggies :)

After-Easter Egg Recipe

Looking for something to do with all those extra Easter eggs that never made it into a basket? We have just the recipe for an egg scramble packed with essential vitamins and tons of nutrients.

Onion Spinach Scramble

Ingredients

Directions

Chop the spinach as small as you like. Saute the onion in the olive oil, and add some salt (1/4 tsp or so), let the onions caramelize (cook on low heat for 15 minutes, until translucent).

Meanwhile, beat the eggs with the chopped spinach. Add egg mixture to the sauteed onions and cook as a pancake until done to your liking.

Good thing that eggs are an excellent source of protein and Vitamin A. Not to mention the significant amounts of Iron and Calcium you can find inside. So chow down and enjoy!

Easter Egg Hunt + Exercise = Michelle Obama’s fight against obesity

Michelle Obama continues to work tirelessly on the  ”Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity. Even when work means spending the annual White House Easter Egg Hunt teaching nutrition and promoting exercise, she’s up for the task.

While kids 12 and under piled on the White House lawn looking for Easter Eggs, the First Lady went to work with activities like yoga, dance and sports. Also included were top chefs and celebrities with nutrition know-how. With accurate nutrition knowledge and regular exercise, there’s no reason children should suffer from a growing diabetes epidemic.

With around 30,000 attendees, this was no small event. Nor was it a small effort on Michelle Obama’s part.

We have to applaud her for the effort and let’s all hope some of the Easter eating lessons stick throughout the year.

Rx Haiti Benefit: Proceeds go to much needed prostheses

NYDG Foundation: 
Rx Haiti
BENEFIT TO PROVIDE ONGOING MEDICAL CARE FOR HAITI

THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010 
6:00PM VIP RECEPTION 
7:00PM COCKTAILS & AUCTION 
THE GREENHOUSE 
557 BROADWAY, NY 10012 

Proceeds from the event will provide prostheses for earthquake victims who suffered loss of limb: now identified as the major ongoing medical need of survivors. 

The evening will include music, cocktails and an auction featuring the works of major artists and photographers, clothing, jewelry and other special donations.

For more information visit http://www.nydgfoundation.org/haiti/

Health & Beauty at Barneys New York

Barneys New York exclusively features the new Colbert, MD product line “Daily Nutrition for the Skin.” The coveted serums and creams are sold on the cosmetics floor, along with The High School Reunion Diet, the book that teaches beauty and health through nutrition, by Dr. David Colbert and Terry Reed.  Join Dr. Colbert, Linda Wells (moderator), and other expert panelists at Fred’s Restaurant at Barneys Wednesday, April 28th.  eblst10_barneys_2

Eat The List: Kale

Kale is a close relative of the Brussels sprout and a bonafide superfood. The green cabbage-like veggie is loaded with nutrients and vitamins.

Here are just a few:

Check out all the Virtues of Kale on a fellow nutrition blog.

Great Grains

As we learned in The High School Reunion Diet, Carbs aren’t all bad for you.  It’s a matter of knowing the smart ones from the dumb ones. While the marketing terms of the packagers may take some decoding, ‘whole grain’ means smart carbs.

When reading a nutrition label for carbohydrates, be sure to read carefully, because the wording can be tricky. For example, “Made with whole grains” is a different thing from “100% Whole Grain.”  We don’t know just how much “made with’ really indicates.  It could be 2%, or it could be 92%.  There’s no way to know.

To be sure, flip over the box and check the list of ingredients. Whole grains should appear at the top, and be referred to as “whole.”  Stay away from refined flours and even ‘multi-grains’ unless they’re listed as whole. Your body will appreciate that whole grains offer sustained energy, while refined grains–often with added sugars that extend shelf life (i.e. white bread)– spike your blood sugar and then crash it, leading to a dangerous instability that can cause diabetes and other serious medical conditions.

For a list of common grains and what they do for your body check out this article on GirlHabits.

BARNEY’S NEW YORK WINDOW

Barney's NY WindowBarney's New York WindowReaders of The High School Reunion Diet know that youth, beauty and health are sustained and renewed through true nutrition —  the nutrients you get through great, natural food on a daily basis.  But topical skin care is also an important element.  The new Colbert, MD skin care line, launched at Barney’s New York under the name “Daily Nutrition for The Skin,” offers three daily antioxidant-drenched products.  With a uniquely effective QuSome delivery system that ensures product can penetrate the skin and renew it at the cellular level, Colbert, MD is a scientific breakthrough in topical skin care.   Both the product and the book are sold at Barney’s New York: at the Madison Avenue in Manhattan and Beverly Hills stores.

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