USA EAT FIT News

What is USA Eat Fit?

2007-10-01

USA Eat Fit is online nutritional consulting. We specialize in pairing Registered Dietitians with normal, everyday people like you.

No public weigh ins, or time-consuming meetings. Just solid nutritional advice delivered to you online.

Erase everything you know about food, and start fresh. Hire your Personal Nutrition Coach today. Relearn to Eat with USA Eat Fit

Past News

USA EAT FIT Dietitians To Help Mothers and Mothers-to-Be 

2006-03-03

USA EAT FIT is excited to be partners with Houston's world renowned Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates. Our knowledgable staff of dietitians is on call ready to provide top-notch nutritional know-how to women of all ages.

The talented doctors at OGA are excited to call on USA EAT FIT dietitians for nutritional information related to patients who are Trying to Conceive, Pre-natal, Pregnant, Postpartum (breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding), and Menopausal. Furthermore, patients who are experiencing PCOS, gestational diabetes, or other at-risk factors will rely on our dietitians to provide them with helpful nutritional information.

We are thrilled to help women of all ages achieve health and wellness. If you know a mother or mother-to be in need of nutritional support, pass the word!

We are thrilled to highlight our USA EAT FIT sponsor: Success Rice

2006-02-26

We are thrilled to highlight our USA EAT FIT sponsor: Success Rice (www.successrice.com).

We are particularly impressed with the Success Brown Rice product and have found it to be the perfect addition to many EAT FIT meals. Our latest favorite snack: Cook 2 servings of brown rice and 1 can of black beans in separate pans. Mix together and keep in the refrigerator for the perfect snack. When you're ready to eat, add a sprinkle of cheese, a dollop of fat free sour cream and a bit of salsa for an extra kick.

To access some great healthy rice recipes, enter

http://www.successrice.com/success/order-book.cfm in your browser bar and request a free booklet.

Feeling lethargic? We can help... 

2006-02-18

Since our focus this week is on energy, we thought we would report to you that you are not alone! Many of us seem to live stuck in the world of busy, busy. We are constantly running here, running there, running everywhere.

Here are some tips modified from an article written by Colette Bouchez and Cynthia Haines, MD that will help you to regain some of that much needed energy.

Top 10 Energy Boosters

1. Increase Your Magnesium Intake (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, fish)

2. Walk Around the Block (5-20 minute sessions as often as you can)

3. Take a Power Nap (15 minutes should rev you up.)

4. Don't Skip Breakfast -- or Any Other Meal

5. Reduce Stress and Deal With Anger (Get it "off your chest.")

6. Drink More Water and Less Alcohol

7. Eat More Whole Grains and Less Sugar (This will reduce cravings.)

8. Have a Power Snack (check out our favorites in the Weekly Feature)

9. Make It a Skinny Latte (to add calcium and protein to your morning java)

10. Check your Thyroid and Red Blood Count (if you still have chronic fatigue)

Trans Fats 

2006-02-05

It's the sinister ingredient often overlooked in a quick scan of food labels. Trans fats may add that extra crunch to crispy foods, but they also raise your bad cholesterol.

Now, health officials plan to expose "hidden" trans fats in your favorite foods.

Until this month, consumers had to seek out words like "partially hydrogenated" to uncover the unhealthy ingredient, but under the new rule, food manufacturers must disclose the amount of trans fats in their products. A quick glance at the nutrition facts panel will reveal trans fat content right below saturated fat -- unless the product has less than 0.5 grams per serving.

What Makes Them So Bad?

Trans fats are formed when hydrogen is added to a vegetable oil, converting it from a liquid fat to a solid, more shelf-stable fat (think margarine). The process allows greater functionality in foods, making crunchy foods crispier and creamy foods smoother. Commonly found in processed foods like cookies, crackers, baked goods and the like, these fats raise harmful LDL cholesterol levels. The result: an increased risk for heart disease.

Seemingly healthful foods, like granola bars and cereals, may also contain trans fats, surprisingly. Plus, they're a natural component of some high-fat meat and dairy products. Health officials say that making consumers aware of the damaging ingredient could prevent up to 1,200 cases of coronary heart disease and save between 250 and 500 lives over the next three years.

How to Lighten Your Load

The American Heart Association recommends restricting total fat intake to no more than eight teaspoons per day. And while there's no recommended dietary allowance for trans fats, experts claim intake should be limited. The best way to lighten your fat load: rely on whole foods, lean meats, fruits and vegetables. And when you need some fat to make foods more palatable, stick to oils like olive, canola and peanut rather than saturated and trans-fat laden butter or margarine.

Courtesy of AOL Diet and Fitness, -- Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.

Super Bowl brings some Not So Super Food Choices! 

2006-01-29

Nubella News tells us that while the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers tackle each other in Detroit Feb. 3 to see who can get to the end zone first, millions of people will tackle each other in homes throughout the country to see who can make a bee line to the cheese dip first.

In fact, the Calorie Control Council and Snack Food Association say that on Super Bowl Sunday, Americans will devour 30 million pounds of snacks, equal to more than 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat. And that doesn't count the food they'll eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner that day.

Now here are two startling facts: football watchers will scarf enough potato chips to equal 27 billion calories and 1.8 billion fat grams, the latter equal to 4 million pounds of fat or the weight of 13,000 NFL offensive linemen.

Council leaders and other nutritionists mete out this advice for people planning their Super Bowl events:

• Include no-fat and low-fat chips and dips. Choosing fat-free potato chips will save up to 300 calories per person. Fat-free chips will slash 14 billion calories and 1.8 billion fat grams.
• Offer meatless chili or lean chicken strips as entrees.
• Offer angel food cake topped with low-fat frozen yogurt and chocolate syrup during the fourth quarter, the American Dietetic Association suggests.
• Use dips that include salsa, which is fat-free, or reduced-fat sour cream, little mayonnaise or trying non-fat yogurt.
• Use fresh herbs, spices, parsley, cilantro and hot pepper sauce to spice up the offerings.
• Spread out lots of veggies for munching during the game.
• Plan a "pre-Super Bowl workout" of walking, running, biking or another form of exercise. You know those 1,200 calories most folks will consume on Super Bowl Sunday? They'll need to walk four hours or run nearly two hours to burn it all off.
For some ideas on cutting the fat and calories on Super Bowl Sunday, visit http://www.caloriecontrol.org/diprecipes.html.

Source: Nubella News Posted by: Steve Smith Website: www.nubella.com



Diabetes Numbers are Climbing! 

2006-01-22

Did you Know...?

Seventeen million Americans have diabetes, and nearly six million more do not know they have the disease. The number of Americans with diabetes is growing every year.

90%-95% of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. This condition has been closely linked to obesity and physical inactivity.

But, there's good news: Better nutrition and physical activity can help you deal with Type 2 diabetes and may prevent the disease.




New Year...New You 

2006-01-15

It's not too late to kick off the new year with a bang! Commit to yourself today by signing up for a USA EAT FIT package. You'll work one-on-one with a licensed, registered dietitian, and together, you will strive to reach your goal.

You deserve to feel happier and healthier this year. Challenge yourself to lean down and get back into those skinny jeans.




Happy 2006! 

2006-01-01

40 to 45% of American adult make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are resolutions about weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke.

The following shows how many of these resolutions are maintained as time goes on: - past the first week: 75%

- past 2 weeks: 71%

- after one month: 64%

- after 6 months: 46%

While a lot of people who make new years resolutions do break them, research shows that making resolutions is useful. People who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't explicitly make resolutions. And people who make resolutions and have a partner, coach or team to help them with keep their resolutions are often the most successful.

Start the new year off right by making a healthy new year's resolution. We'd love to help you hit your goal.




Healthy Holiday Program 

2005-11-18

Did you know that the average American gains 5 pounds between this week and New Year's Day?

It is not too late to refuse to be a statistic this year! Join the USA EAT FIT Healthy Holiday Program, and vow to yourself that you will maintain or maybe even lose a few pounds this holiday season!

Click on the JOIN link to find out more! Spread the word to family and friends! The more, the merrier!




USA EAT FIT: Free Trial Offer! 

2005-11-06

Have a friend who might be interested in USA EAT FIT? Want to get him or her started on the path to fitness success?

Pass on the notion of health by talking about our online interactive nutrition coaching.

This week, we are continuing the two week free trial offer. Just pass on this link: www.usaeatfit.com/trial.php to your friends and neighbors who may be interested.

Challenge those around you to feel great about themselves!




USA EAT FIT Introduces the EAT FIT Stamp of Approval 

2005-10-09

You've seen the Atkins "A" on restaurant menus, and the words "Low Carb" throughout. Soon, you'll start seeing the words "USA EAT FIT Approved!"

Get ready to start seeing the USA EAT FIT stamp of approval on some restaurant meals. We're perusing restaurants around the country and picking out the helthiest meal choices, so that we can help you make the best decisions when you are dining out. Look for our USA EAT FIT stamp of approval in your restaurant's window and look for the mini-stamp next to menu items.

If you have a restaurant in mind that may be interested in touting the EAT FIT stamp of approval, please e-mail us at info@usaeatfit.com and we'll do the rest.




USA EAT FIT Partners with FIT Athletic Club 

2005-10-01

USA EAT FIT is excited to announce its recent partnership with FIT Athletic Club in Houston, Texas.

Through USA EAT FIT, Margaret Goode, RD, LD will provide the nutritional support for all FIT Athletic Club members.

We are thrilled to start changing the lives of Houstonians, one person at a time. Welcome aboard FIT Athletic Club!




USA EAT FIT partners with YMCA. 

2005-09-10

Since this week's focus is sports nutrition, it seems appropriate to announce our latest partnership with the Mankato, Minnesota YMCA. Jennifer Femrite, RD, LD will be their official EAT FIT dietitian. She is ready to help the members of the YMCA,young, and old to see the benefits of healthy eating! Congratulations Jennifer and welcome aboard Mankato YMCA!




Yes! Please pass the chocolate! 

2005-09-04

Great news for our EAT FIT members!

It's okay to have a bit of chocolate each day! In fact, chocolate actually has some very redeeming qualities.

Did you know that chocolate



• Has more Anti-Oxidants than red wine or green tea
• Makes the platelets in the blood less sticky, thereby contributing to heart health
• Has more Iron than beef liver
• Is the 2nd highest source of Magnesium among all foods (only seaweed has more)
• Is one of the highest sources of Phosphorus
• Does not cause acne
• Researchers have found that a minimum of 1 oz. per day can have significant health benefits
• Nutritionists and Doctors agree that the rule of thumb is that the darker it is, the better it is for you
Check out our weekly feature to read about a gourmet chocolate treat that also delivers a powerful punch of vitamins!



USA EAT FIT Unveils New Website, Services 

--Cassie Neumann 
2005-08-01

An easier interface, upgraded services, and more comprehensive navigational tools are just a few of the ways we’re working to improve the USA EAT FIT experience.

We're growing, because your waist bands are shrinking! Our EAT FIT members have been successful and keep coming back for more, and that is why we have been able to make some exciting additions to USA EAT FIT.

Take some time to navigate through our new website. You'll find exciting tools that link you to the latest and greatest in nutrition! Check out the Nutrition Mission page to find out just what you'll receive by becoming an EAT FIT member. Pop in on the Member Resources page to find a comprehensive list of dietary tools, and tips, frequently asked questions, a list of directions for navigating the EAT FIT program, and a slew of links to some really great nutrition articles. Drop in on the Support Team link to meet our talented team of USA EAT FIT dietitians who are waiting to make you a success story. Then, jump on the discussion board to chat about HOT nutrition topics with current members and coaches.

We are excited about our new additions and hope that they will help power you to reach your fitness goal! Come one. Come all. Relearn to Eat.