Now that the Holiday week is over we are all anxious to lose that holiday bulge. Here are five foods that can help.
Eggs:
- Skip the bagel and replace with an egg white omelet and slice of whole grain toast. It’s much more filling and much less calories
Green tea:
-It’s not the caffeine that helps with your appetite but antioxidants called catechins. These antioxidants help speed your metabolism and burn fat more effectively.
Beans:
-They are not only high in fiber but contain a digestive hormone called cholecystokinin, a natural appetite suppressant.
Pears:
-Now known to have 6 grams of fiber for a medium size pear. This is a healthy fruit that really fills you up.
Soup:
-Researchers speculate that even the simplest soup satisfies hunger because your brain perceives it as filling.
It is the perfect time of year to find healthy vegetables that will help us balance our bodies and aide in the quest for optimal nutrition. These veggies contain important vitamins and nutrients for a healthier you.
Try adding these Top 10 Veggies to your diet: 
- Spinach
- Peas
- Asparagus
- Shallots
- Okra
- Carrots
- Rhubarb
- Snap Beans
- Onions
- Fennel
All of these vegetables contain vitamins A, C, K and Folate. They are also good sources of iron, magnesium and potassium.
In the last two PTI Buzz posts, we looked at ten foods that can give you energy and ten foods that can help you sleep. In this week’s PTI Buzz, we look at ten healthy foods that can make you feel happy!
The secret is the amino acid, tryptophan. Tryptophan is converted by the body into the chemical, serotonin. Serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, platelets, and in the central nervous system (CNS) of animals including humans. It is a well-known contributor to feelings of well-being; therefore it is also known as a “happiness hormone” despite not being a hormone.
Bananas make you smile!
Here are ten foods that bring a smile to your face:
- Mung beans
- Lobster
- Turkey
- Asparagus
- Sunflower seeds
- Cottage cheese
- Pineapple
- Tofu
- Spinach
- Bananas
Spring is a time to clean out your closets but also a great time to spring clean your diet. Try to add foods that can give you energy.
Here are ten foods that we recommend: 
- Whole grains
- Oatmeal.
- Orange Juice
- Bananas
- Salmon
- Whole Wheat Pasta
- Beans
- Almonds
- Dried Fruit
- Greek Yogurt
Check out our past PTI Buzz posts on Greek Yogurt brands, Chobani and Fage.
Everyone is always asking our nutritionists if certain foods can help with our ability to get a good night sleep. So, are there healthy foods that can help us get a good night sleep?
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PTI co-founder and Director of Nutrition, Carol Kur, M.S.R.D. says, yes. Certain foods can relax muscles, quiet a busy mind and regulate sleep-inducing hormones such as serotonin and melatonin.
Ten healthy foods that will help you sleep:
- Warm milk
- Honey
- Chamomile tea
- Turkey
- Bananas
- Oatmeal
- Potatoes
- Flax seeds
- Almonds
- Whole-wheat bread
These ten power foods can really help you get a good night sleep which for many of us is a dream come true!
Greek Yogurt is becoming more and more popular and there are so many brands to choose from. Another popular brand on the market today is the Fage brand. Just like Chobani, there are many differences between types of Greek yogurt within the same brand.
Fage Greek Yogurts Nutrition Factsheet - Click to enlarge
You can see within a brand itself, not all Greek yogurt is created equally. We recommend using the
Fage Total 0% Nonfat plain and adding your own fresh berries.
Fitness Fast Fact: You can burn 360 calories Cross-Country Skiing for 30 minutes!
Greek Yogurt is becoming more and more popular and there are so many brands to choose from. The most popular on the market today is the Chobani brand. Which one is the healthiest?
Chobani Greek Yogurts Nutrition Factsheet - Click to enlarge
You can see within a brand itself, not all Greek yogurt is created equally. We recommend using the Chobani Nonfat Plain and adding your own fresh berries.
February 28th, 2011
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In honor of National Heart Month , include these ten foods in your diet and lower cholesterol naturally.
- Whole grains and Oats
- Blueberries
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Avocados
- Olives
- Olive Oil
- Flaxseed Oil
- Fish and Fish Oil
You still may need medication to help reduce your cholesterol,however,everyone should have their cholesterol checked-it doesn’t matter if you are young/old, female/male, or thin/overweight.
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February 21st, 2011
admin
In honor of National Heart Month, the best place to start getting heart-healthy is right at home with what we stock for ourselves and our children.
Tips for Change: 
1. Make healthy eating fun for the whole family: color code foods with stars and stickers, use green for healthy and red for less healthy.
2. Make desserts less accessible: Hide the sugary, fatty desserts and keep the fresh fruits and vegetables easy to see and ready for consumption.
3. Take stock of what is inside: Once a month turn over your fridge and get rid of the foods that aren’t healthy and slowly incorporate foods that are high in fiber and low in fat.
4. Freeze Fruit for Fun: Offer up frozen grapes, bananas and orange slices instead of ice-cream.
5. Make healthy food appealing: It is much nicer to open the fridge and have everything all ready for you to splurge…cut up fruit, cut up veggies, have healthy toppings ready to go.
February 14th, 2011
admin
Let’s continue to raise our awareness and fight heart disease by incorporating these heart healthy foods into our diet.
Proteins to Choose:
Skim milk, Fat-Free or low fat dairy products, Egg whites or egg substitutes, Fish, such as salmon, Skinless poultry, Legumes, Soybeans and soy products and Lean ground meat.
Proteins to Limit or Avoid:
Whole milk and other full-fat dairy products, Organ meats such as liver, fatty and marbled meats, Spareribs, Fatty cold cuts, Full fat hot dogs, Sausages, and Bacon.
Fitness Fast Fact: Cross-Country Skiing can burn 306 calories in 30 minutes!!!
