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Welcome to Our January Newsletter , We hope you and yours are enjoying the beginning of another year! January marks the beginning of the new year, a time to say goodbye to bad habits and start fresh once again. This month's issue will provide you with answers to some of the most pressing questions we hear about eating and maintaining a healthy diet. As always, my sincere hope is that you find our online publication as beneficial to you as our meals have been. Be sure to check out the new items on our recently released menu! Also, SHG is now blogging, check out our "Chatty Gourmet" Blog and let us know what you think! Remember, you can refer each issue to your friends, colleagues and family by simply clicking on the "Send to Friend" link at the bottom of the newsletter. I'm sure they will enjoy it and find it as beneficial to them as you have. In the meantime, I want to wish all of our customers a happy and healthy new year! Susan Johnson Founder & CEO Susan's Healthy Gourmet To learn more about eating healthy all year round and enjoying a healthy lifestyle you can visit us online at www.susanshealthygourmet.com Go Green! By Carissa Sanchez Did you know that Susan's Healthy Gourmet has been "Going Green and Reducing Our Carbon Footprint" since the day we opened our doors! Here's how: • We use recyclable food containers • We re-use our delivery coolers • Delivery is made bi-weekly rather than daily • Delivery is made during early morning hours to avoid both rush hour traffic and further contributing to the pollution already on the freeways • Organic Produce when available • Use of local vendors and local produce when available • Hormone-free poultry To learn more about eating healthy all year round and enjoying a healthy lifestyle you can visit us online at www.susanshealthygourmet.com " If you're eating out why not do it the right way?" By Carissa Sanchez I love eating out. There is just something about the whole experience, being seated, the appetizers, the good conversation while you wait for your food, the delicious main course, the awesome dessert and then raving to your co-workers of the great dining experience. However, whether you go out to eat for convenience or pleasure it may not always be the healthiest choice. Restaurants tempt us to eat huge portions, rich sauces and high fat sweet treats. I know most of us know the good rules of thumb to follow when dining out but since it's a new year I thought I would refresh everyone's memory of the good practices to follow when eating out. • Share a plate: Most places you go the servings are big enough to feed two. So instead of trusting yourself to only eat half, split it from the get go. Trust me, it will save you from feeling guilty about eating the entire meal and save you the extra unnecessary calories. • Order half to go: If the people you are dining with don't want to share a plate, ask your server to box up half your order before he even brings out your meal. "Out of sight, out of mind" and lunch leftovers for the next day! • Avoid the killer starters: Skip on the bread, appetizers, chips and salsa. These items can leave you full even before your meal arrives to the table. Instead of overeating, save your appetite and calories for the main course. • Tailor your order: Requesting sauces on the side and dressings on the side is a great way to cut the calories because you only use what you need. Add just a little at a time and hopefully when you think it's just right you will see just how much is left over that you saved calories on. Another good idea is asking for open faced burgers or sandwiches and requesting no or light cheese. • Use your calories wisely: Avoid any sugary beverages such as regular sodas and sweetened cocktails. Instead, opt for water, diet sodas and wine. • Stay away from the meal deals: Nothing good can come from a meal deal. All you are getting is extra unnecessary fat and calories and where's the deal in that? You will have a much better time choosing a sensible meal rather than trusting yourself to unlimited trips to a buffet line. • Slow down: eating slowly allows the message of satiety to get to the brain before you fill up too much and become overly stuffed. On the plus side, many restaurants and chains are now offering better choices and variety, such as grilled vs fried chicken, fruit instead of fries, and water bottles instead of colas. Also remember that everything in moderation is okay! " Men May Want to Give Salad Another Try" By Carissa Sanchez I read today that The National 5 A Day program is encouraging men, who have greater health risks than women for some diseases, to shoot for nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day and women to aim for seven servings a day. They have changed the recommended servings to be greater for men because more than two-thirds of men are overweight or obese, and men have a higher death rate for a handful of certain diseases than women. Those diseases include colorectal cancer, cardiovascular disease, and lung cancer. So men, it's time to eat your fruits and vegetables! I think the decision to make this lifestyle change should be easy, live a longer more healthy life or gamble with a life taking disease. You decide! You may be thinking, "9 servings, really?!?", but it's not as hard as you think. Let's take a look at what you can count as a serving: • an 8 oz glass of 100% fruit juice • 1 medium banana • 1 cup or a large handful (or two if you want to go the extra mile) of chopped or diced raw veggies. The more color the better! • 1 medium apple • 1 cup of lightly cooked vegetables (less cook time=more nutrients) • 1 cup cooked beans or peas • 1 cup dried fruit (unsweetened, unprocessed, preservative-free) I think it is important enough to at least try, it's a chance to live your life disease-free! Who knows you may be surprised at how well you do at squeezing these power foods in your day and how much you actually enjoy them! So, the next time you hear "side of chips or side of fruit," go with the fruit for a change! To learn more about eating healthy all year round and enjoying a healthy lifestyle you can visit us online at www.susanshealthygourmet.com Do You Have A Success Story? As a result of our commitment to your health, countless numbers of our customers have experienced dramatic improvements in their health, weight and overall lifestyle. To celebrate their achievements we profile success stories from Susan's Healthy Gourmet's very own customers. If you are a Susan's Healthy Gourmet customer and would like to share your success story, please email us at info@susanshealthygourmet.com Please make sure to place "My Success Story" in the subject line of the email. You can also call 1.888.396.3257 (EZ-MEALS). To learn more about eating healthy all year round and enjoying a healthy lifestyle you can visit us online at www.susanshealthygourmet.com |
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