healthy eating Archives - Rolling Out

Chef Latrice McArthur has a lot to be proud of. Her program, Wellness with Bella, recently was honored for its work with helping school-age children make better decisions about what they eat. Bella Cuisine began in 2010 as an afterschool program to encourage children to make healthy, nutritional options a part of their lives. Serving…

Health innovator Chaz Daughtry came up with a solution for spicing up foods with little or no sodium. Daughtry created SoulFitGrill seasonings for people with hypertension and diabetes. During a Health IQ conversation, Munson Steed spoke with Daughtry about the importance of healthy eating.

Dr. Tremaine Jones-Afetorgbor Pharm.D is an author and CEO of DR Flava Spices. After seeing how detrimental unhealthy food choices can be, she decided to design a healthier all-natural spice line. With every unique flavor, she helps consumers blend their need for a healthy lifestyle and their desire for flavorful food into one delicious meal. Rolling…

Oftentimes I hear people talk about how healthy eating is usually extremely expensive, however, I have found just the opposite to be true. By preparing nutritious, fresh meals at home, hundreds of dollars can be saved per year. The problem is that no one wants to cook. People convince themselves that it’s cheaper to get fast food,…

While the summer is often celebrated as a carefree time of lounging around, pool dates and hanging out with friends, for many children in communities across the country, it means limited access to the foods their growing bodies need.

Celebrity cuisine connoisseur Sepsenahki “Chef Ahki” Aahkhu prepares natural foods that are as gorgeous as her coiled tresses. The author, colon therapist, nutritional counselor, artist and raw foodie was raised by four generations of medicine women and attributes her lifestyle of raw foods and alternative holistic medicine to their influence. Chef Ahki, the CEO of…

Just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you’re restricted to ordering from your local dollar menu. Here are some tips for buying, cooking and eating healthier foods without breaking the bank. Purchase foods that are light on your wallet but still healthy and nutritious. Examples: beans and lentils, brown rice, soups, fresh veggies and…

The TellSpec food scanner could be the next best thing for those who have severe allergies or those who wish to eliminate certain ingredients from their diets. It was developed by entrepreneur Isabel Hoffman, who came up with the idea because her young daughter experienced mysterious physical symptoms that were caused by allergens. While eating…

While President Barack Obama is busy trying to change the healthcare in America, first lady Michelle Obama is trying to change the health of America, starting with the youth. Michelle has made her rounds throughout the U.S. to attend conferences, schools and other events, over the last five years to bring awareness to the obesity…

How often do you hear, eat healthy and exercise to live a healthier longer life? Probably every week as you flip through channels and again with your yearlyvisit physicals. While it seems like the perfect recipe for a healthy life, it’s not just those two items that you have to do to be healthy.…

Today is National Lasagna Day! Who doesn’t love the ooey gooey goodness of a good tasting lasagna? Pasta, cheese, meat and sauce can add up to a whole lot of calories. Try substituting some of these foods to put a healthy twist on your lasagna meal.

The phrases “eat green” and “clean eating” are often heard but do you really know what they mean? There are three categories of healthy eating that trainers generally try to get clients to follow — green, clean or lean. Check this quick tutorial on how the three ways of eating differ and how they are…

Thinking of going Vegan? If so there are a few things that you want to consider. Veganism “is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines.…

Clean eating is in! Clean eating is simply eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins instead of all those pre-packaged, processed foods and fast food. What you put in your body contributes to about eighty percent being successful in weigh loss goals. You can workout everyday but if you are packing your body with…

Tired of eating the same boring salads? Whether eating salads to lose weight or for any other health reasons, don’t settle for the same boring lettuce and tomato salad every day. Switch it up and explore with a variety of fresh fruits and veggies to make your meals more exciting. Click here for a…

There are so many diets on the market today and finding the one that works for you may take some time. They all claim to work in their own way. See which diets are the most popular today.

Move over Atkins Diet, there’s a new diet in town. The Fast Diet has become a best-selling book that explains a new weight-loss plan. The plan makes claims that participants can eat what they want for five days, but must fast for two non-consecutive days. Sounds easy? Well, on those two fasting days you are…

Want to lose weight like those on “The Biggest Loser?” Well, there’s no secret formula or magical pill just hard work and healthy eating. Sounds simple enough, but when you don’t have a personal trainer pushing you like the TV contestants have, how do you stay motivated to reach your goal? Grab a buddy and do…

Junk foods are those foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients. Empty calorie foods do not contain the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. As a result, you may feel sluggish, fatigued and lack the energy you need to complete daily tasks or to exercise. The high levels of sugar and…

When you think about being healthier and dieting, the first thing that comes to mind is giving up all the foods that you love. This does not have to happen. You can still enjoy the foods you love while reaching your goal weight. Simple changes to the ingredients you use will allow you to continue…