Newlywed Nutrition : April 2015

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Jelly beans!

Jelly Bean Day!

Okay this is not a recipes post because what can you find with Jelly Beans?! I tried to so instead here is a few fun facts about the tasty treats of Jelly Beans. Now, If you are like me (intern Taylor) I actually really love jelly beans. I'm not a big fan of a lot of candy but jelly beans seem to fit in to any holiday or special occasions! Easter, Christmas, Halloween, I mean come on!

Fun Facts:

Each jelly bean is four calories!
More than 100 different flavors (so I've Heard!)
There once was a peanut flavor jelly bean!

Starting in 1864:

A man in his early 20's named Goelitz opened up a candy business in Illinois, his family kept candy making a tradition and made Candy Corn, Spice drops, Tangerine slices and Jelly beans! In the 1970's is when the jelly bean also came in 8 more flavors then just mint: Root Beer, Cream Soda, Cherry, Apple, Tangerine, Lemon, Grape and Licorice. After a few years many, many more has came into this world, Even Ronald Reagan ate jelly beans! There is buttered popcorn beans and sports beans (I haven't seen them but I would love to try them!)

If You Want To Know More History Of The Jelly Beans In A Bit More Detail Visit The Jelly Bean Company And Their Website! Don't Forget Today Is Jelly Bean Day!!

Jelly Bean History!

via Jelly Bean Company.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Blogging NNM

National Nutrition Month

So National Nutrition Month is over, But just because it is over doesn't mean you have to stop picking better food choices or stop being active!

We shouldn't be active or eat better just one month out of the twelve we have! You can always eat what you love and still be healthier. National Nutrition Month was created to help kids, teens, young adults to make healthier and better choices to keep their bodies healthy. Take a read through these bloggers who were "Blogging National Nutrition Month."

Joe in the Know RDAmyPlay Like a Girl Nutrition Lately Island RD and Yogi Eat Well and Live Well Susie Garcia Newlywed Nutrition More Plant Foods Lemond Nutrition Life to Table Kitchology Nutrition from Scratch Shazzy Fitness Garden Cuizine The Inspired Lifestyle The Savory Entree FlavorRD Choosy Kids The Grateful Grazer Scoop and Savour Deliciously Well Weber Wellness Priscilla Loves to Run Tayne Your Debt SlimGenics Fit for Life Nutrition Nuptials Sensory Nutrition The Wholey Trinity Renee's Healthy Weighs America's Dietitian The Health Journal RDelicious Kitchen Nutrition Before During and After Cancer Eating 4 a Better Life Bite of Health The Dynamic View Thoughtful ForkB. Flavorful Cooking Little Liz_loves_Lemon Not Quite Zen Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sharon Palmer, RDN Christie Stoll Fitness Heather Goesch Nutrition Handmade Healthy Real Food for Fuel Cooking Little Marci RD The Susie Garcia Nutrition Works Nutrition for the Health of It Fusion Wellness Sarah Koszyk B. Komplete Nutritionally Real Bite Nutrition Diet-to-Go Southern Fried Nutrition Grapefruit & Granola Christie RD Emily Fonnesbeck RD My Health OC Simple Cravings, Real Food Global Dietitians Charles Street Family Chiropractic Guiding Stars Portland Pediatric Second Act Kitchen Dee's Daily Dish Therapeutic Cuisine Food from the Garden Nutrition & Diet Coach Eat Fit Health MJ and Hungryman KUcumber Nutrition Communications PEIA Weight Management Program Your HHRS News Speedy Edie's Tri Fuel Dayton Childrens Shield Healthcare Ezpz Full Belly Sisters Wellspan York Hospital Healthcare NOW Radio Great Harvest Go Veggie Carnegie Mellon University Shannon Miller The Skinny on Low-Cal Elysian Cuisine Swirls of Flavor A Taste of Wellness Nourish RDs Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center Joslin Diabetes Center JPearl Nutrition Health Advocate Yes! Nutrition Super Market Nutrition RDN Mommy Devine Nutrition Rebecca Weber Chew the Facts Nutrtionally My RD Adventures Feeding America San Diego

Thursday, April 16, 2015

A moment for Faith: Sometimes you just need to cry.

Tears rolled when I finally stopped holding my breath. Sitting in my living room recliner buried in research literature, class notes, and probably a cat or two, I finally gave in to my emotions. My husband looked with caution like he knew he may not need to say anything. I simply smiled and told him to just leave me be because I needed this moment. I smile because I knew I was going to be okay because I had faith that the Lord would rid me of my stress and guide me.

My mom always said, "Let go and let God, Cindy".

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Just because you give in to your bodily emotions doesn't mean you don't have faith. I use my "cry time" as a reminder that God is in control and He will see me through. As finals approach, I just want to remind my fellow classmates and my students to listen to your body and remember the following:

1. You must sleep

2. You must eat

3. You MUST laugh (especially at yourself)

4. You must take time away from the projects and studies. Even if your time is limited! A 10 minute walk or yoga break will do wonders for your mental stress. I have even taken my yoga mat to the library with me...

5. You must accept what is and what may be. If you cannot change what is in front of you there is no need to worry yourself over it. Time and time again I beat myself up things I cannot change, mostly time!

6. You must SMILE through it all. I promise smiling makes it better.

7. You must plan and organize your time wisely. Download my daily planner pdf here. This is an A5 size, if you'd like a different size comment below.

And lastly: You MUST, MUST enjoy every moment!

Good Luck fellow classmates and my students! You've Got This!

Monday, April 13, 2015

Pinterest Pics: Exercise

Pinterest Pics: get your fitness on!

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I hope Fabulous. I've actually got my head above water this week and have exercise on my mind. I asked Intern Taylor to scout Pintrest and find some workouts for the whole body. She delivered!! Take a glance at these workouts and let me know what your workout routine consist of these days!

Thighs: