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Let’s learn about sugar! There are three basic types: natural sugar, added sugar, and artificial sweeteners. I'm going to explain the difference between them, how much sugar should we be consuming; and which option is healthier. Sugars, as we learned in a previous post, are simple carbohydrates which can be obtained in pure form from natural sources such as honey, or by refining the sweet juice of sugarcane, sugar beets, or corn....

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Types of Sugar: Natural, Added, and Artificial - Pears, Not Pastries! Let’s learn about sugar! There are three basic types: natural sugar, added sugar, and artificial sweeteners. I'm going to explain the difference between them, how much sugar should we be consuming; and which option is healthier. Sugars, as we learned in a previous post, are simple carbohydrates wh...

How effective are energy drinks? It depends on the one you choose and how much you drink. They can make you more alert, but only for a short while, so you still need a good night’s sleep because reaction time and judgment can still be impaired by a lack of sleep. The caffeine in energy drinks tends to be the main ingredient because it can override feelings of fatigue, but not for long, and the feeling of alertness is usually followed by a crash....

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How Effective Are Energy Drinks? - Pears, Not Pastries! How effective are energy drinks? It depends on the one you choose and how much you drink. They can make you more alert, but only for a short while, so you still need a good night’s sleep because reaction time and judgment can still be impaired by a lack of sleep. The caffeine in energy drinks tend...

Photo by Sorin Gheorghita on Unsplash For this post, I’d like to talk about fats—the types of fat, why some fats are good for you, and some ways to limit fat in your diet. Let's get started with the facts about fats! Types of Fat First, let’s go over the types of fat. The main types of fat found in food are saturated and unsaturated fats. [ 750 more words ]

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Facts about Fats: What You Need to Know - Pears, Not Pastries! Photo by Sorin Gheorghita on Unsplash For this post, I’d like to talk about fats—the types of fat, why some fats are good for you, and some ways to limit fat in your diet. Let's get started with the facts about fats! Types of Fat First, let’s go over the types of fat. The main types of fat fou...

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs Ever ask yourself "Why do we need carbs in our diet?" or wonder what exactly are carbohydrates and why are some considered healthy and others not? Well, carbohydrates are the body’s favorite energy source. Carbs provide 4 calories per gram, and their main role is to provide fuel, which is primarily in the form of glucose. When people talk about “bad” carbs, they usually mean simple carbs like added sugars, refined flour, or foods made with these ingredients that have few other nutrients. [ 417 more words ]

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Why Do We Need Carbs in Our Diet? - Pears, Not Pastries! Good Carbs, Bad Carbs Ever ask yourself

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Congratulations on becoming pregnant! You now have a little life inside of you that needs a lot of nutrients to grow and develop into a healthy baby. It might be easy to consume the number of calories you now need, but it can seem a bit of a challenge to get those calories from nutrient-rich foods. [ 879 more words ]

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Nutrients You and Your Growing Fetus Need - Pears, Not Pastries! Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Congratulations on becoming pregnant! You now have a little life inside of you that needs a lot of nutrients to grow and develop into a healthy baby. It might be easy to consume the number of calories you now need, but it can seem a bit of a challenge to get...

You probably already know the top two things to avoid consuming while pregnant (smoking and drinking), but did you know that the mother- and father-to-be should adopt some healthy behaviors before they even attempt to get pregnant? In order to conceive easier, both partners should be at a healthy weight, stop smoking, drinking, and using drugs, and eat healthily. There are also many things the mother-to-be should avoid, which we’ll get into in a bit. [ 820 more words ]

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Things to Avoid Consuming While Pregnant - Pears, Not Pastries! You probably already know the top two things to avoid consuming while pregnant (smoking and drinking), but did you know that the mother- and father-to-be should adopt some healthy behaviors before they even attempt to get pregnant? In order to conceive easier, both partners should be at a healthy we...

Sugar and Fat We all like to indulge in a sweet treat every now and then—or more often. After all, who can resist a doughnut, a piece of chocolate, or ice cream? While it’s okay to treat yourself with these things once in a while, it’s not healthy to eat them regularly because most desserts are high in sugar and/or saturated fat. [ 358 more words ]

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Making Healthier Dessert Choices - Pears, Not Pastries! Sugar and Fat We all like to indulge in a sweet treat every now and then—or more often. After all, who can resist a doughnut, a piece of chocolate, or ice cream? While it’s okay to treat yourself with these things once in a while, it’s not healthy to eat them regularly because most desserts ar...

Photo by Ben Kolde on Unsplash Measuring Portions I know it’s difficult to pay attention to how much food or snacks you’re consuming, and that it’s easy to overeat without realizing it; that’s why I wrote this beginner’s guide to controlling portion amounts. I hope these tips on portion control help get you started on your journey to healthy eating! First, you need to understand the difference between a portion and a serving size. [ 777 more words ]

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Tips on Portion Control: How to Avoid Overeating - Pears, Not Pastries! Photo by Ben Kolde on Unsplash Measuring Portions I know it’s difficult to pay attention to how much food or snacks you’re consuming, and that it’s easy to overeat without realizing it; that’s why I wrote this beginner’s guide to controlling portion amounts. I hope these tips on portion co...

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Jenna Garcia’s Nutrition - Pears, Not Pastries! Welcome to Pears, Not Pastries! Easy suggestions for healthier eating. Nutrition Made SimpleHey, I'm Jenna, welcome to my blog! These days it's difficult to keep up with the latest diet advice because it seems to keep changing. Thankfully, scientific knowledge about nutrition doesn't change this fre...

Breakfast Are you looking for tips for making healthy food choices? This is the place to be for beginners looking to make a change! First, let's talk about breakfast. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! It’s important to eat breakfast to refuel your body after a night of fasting. Eating a variety of breakfast foods with a mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fats provides a sustained release of energy that delays hunger for several hours. [ 491 more words ]

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Tips for Making Healthy Food Choices - Pears, Not Pastries! Breakfast Are you looking for tips for making healthy food choices? This is the place to be for beginners looking to make a change! First, let's talk about breakfast. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! It’s important to eat breakfast to refuel your body after a night of fastin...

Basics of A Healthy Diet

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When we want a snack, we tend to reach for unhealthy items such as potato chips, snack cakes, candy, or store-bought granola bars. The problem is that these items are high in sodium, sugar, and/or unhealthy fats. I know it’s difficult to change that habit, and that’s why I believe in taking small steps over a period of time. So, what snacks are healthy for adults, and how can we make the switch? [ 298 more words ]

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What Snacks Are Healthy for Adults? - Pears, Not Pastries! When we want a snack, we tend to reach for unhealthy items such as potato chips, snack cakes, candy, or store-bought granola bars. The problem is that these items are high in sodium, sugar, and/or unhealthy fats. I know it’s difficult to change that habit, and that’s why I believe in taking smal...

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Foods linked to better brainpower - Harvard Health Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. Nutritionists emphasize that the most important strategy is to follow a healthy dietary pattern that includes a lot of fru...

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How to Choose Healthy Foods – Pears, Not Pastries! In this post I talk about how to choose healthy foods instead of foods high in fat, sugar, and sodium, and what a balanced diet looks like.

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Why is Drinking Water Healthy? – Pears, Not Pastries! Learn the answer to the question, "Why is drinking water healthy?" and how you can make healthier choices by drinking water and other drinks.

Would you like to switch from soda to healthier drinks? Learn why that's a good idea and how to start by reading this post:
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Making Healthier Drink Choices – Pears, Not Pastries! Learn about healthier drink choices while limiting your consumption of soda, and why it's important to make healthier choices.

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Learning the Basics of Nutrition – Pears, Not Pastries! Learning the basics of nutrition is easy and important. I explain the basics in this short post in an easy to understand way.