Dr. Christine Wood, practicing pediatrician, author, instructor on healthy lifestyles for parents and children, and member of USANA’s Scientific Advisory Council, is offering her expert advice here on What’s Up, USANA? to help you brave the winter months with gusto. She’s offering tips on how you can take control of your family’s health during the busiest time of the year.
Avoid trans fats in foods. These are the unhealthiest types of fats and can be found on labels as “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated” types of oils. Find foods without these fats. If it has less than a half of a gram of trans fats per serving, the nutrition facts label can still claim zero trans fats, so read the ingredient list.
Look for more whole grains in foods. Look for “whole wheat” or “100 percent whole wheat” in bread and other products. Try amaranth, quinoa, or whole wheat pasta. Add millet, quinoa, or couscous to burgers or meat loaf. Eat brown rice rather than white rice. The new My Plate says half of our grains should be whole grains.
Have children go grocery shopping and pick their fruits and vegetables. Ask them to pick a new fruit or vegetable for the family to try.
Add good fats to your diet. Use olive oil or canola oil in cooking. Add flaxseed oil to yogurt, smoothies, cooked pasta, or salad dressing for a good dose of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Don’t cook with flaxseed oil, but add to already cooked food.
Get to know popular brands that offer healthier food choices, like USANA, Newman’s Own®, Healthy Valley®, or Kashi®.
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