In the game of health, nutrition is 80% of the equation.  The other 20% is exercise.

Did you know that 32% of the population today is overweight?  And 25% of our children under 19 years are overweight.  Some of this is due to the lack of exercise that we all experience now a days, but it also has to with the packaged food and processed food that is so easy to get and eat.  

Large portion sizes can lead to obesity.  A typical meal from leading restaurants can serve two people with leftovers.  However, these meals typically contain more than 3 times the recommended amounts of fat, sodium and carbohydrates set forth by the USDA.

A well balanced meal should contain 50% carbohydrate, 30% protein and 20% fat in ratio to the total amount of calories alloted per day.  For a female, this is about 4 ounces of grilled chicken, 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of green veggies.   This may not seem like a lot but without all the unwanted fat, and high amount of dietary fiber from this type of meal will fill you up and the feeling will last longer.

Culinary Crossroads can develop customized meal plans, and give you all the tips to help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Monday - Chicken Salad on multigrain sandwich thin

Tuesday - Tortellini Primavera with side salad

Wednesday - Turkey Burger w/lettuce, tomato and pickle on a multigrain sandwich thin

Thursday - Baked Manicotti in marinara sauce.

Friday - Meatball, pepperoni or cheese pizza on whole wheat crust.

Yes, size does matter when it comes to food.  What is a serving size of protein?  What is a proper portion size for veggies?

If you suffer any of the following, you need Culinary Crossroads.  

• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Overweight

We make healthy, proper portion meals that are low in salt, fat and have no preservatives.  But still taste great because of all the herbs and spices we use.   These meals and snacks are great for anyone looking to lead a healthy lifestyle or trying to get back to one.