Atten Hut: Nutrition (focuses on Veterans/Military and aged adults)

Cow's Milk vs Milk Alternatives

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:55:15 GMT

COW'S MILK VS MILK ALTERNATIVES

Often times when evaluating patients in our clinic, we receive questions pertaining to Cow’s Milk vs Milk Alternatives. Examples of Milk Alternatives: Goats’ milks, soy milk, almond milk & oat milk

*Fun Fact: It takes 3.2 gallons of water to produce 1 almond!

Why Vitamin D? -Fat-soluable vitamin that assists in the absorption of Ca+ in the gut! Milk alternatives tend to lack both Calcium and Vitamin D, however the absence of lactose options may be easier on your digestion for those with alltergies/intolerances/gastrointestinal gut disturbances.

Labels of Common Milk Alternatives:

ALMOND MILK

Calories: 39

Carbohydrates: 3g

Protein: 3g

Calcium: 482mg

Vit. D: 1mcg

Total Fat: 3g

COCONUT MILK

Calories:76

Carbohydrates: 7g

Protein: 1g

Calcium: 459g

Vit. D: 2.4mcg

Total Fat: 5g

OAT MILK

Calories: 120

Carbohydrates: 16g

Protein: 3g

Calcium: 350mcg

Vit. D: 0 mcg

Total Fat: 5g

SOY MILK

Calories: 80

Carbohydrates: 4g

Protein: 7g

Calcium: 299mcg

Vit. D: 0mcg

Total Fat: 4g

*** Why Cows Milk? -Traditionally the BEST nutritional quality of protein, having 8g of Protein per 8oz

serving- fortified with 14% of your estimated Vitamin D needs.

*** How can we increase our Vitamin D content when selecting milk alternatives or Plant-Based milk? -

Select Salmon/Tuna/Mackerel fish selections

2. Mushrooms are the only plant source of Vit D. When exposed to sunlight, mushrooms produce Vit D.

3. Egg Yolks

4. Fortified breakfast foods and fortified Orange Juice

Metabolic Syndrome

melanie.smartnickrd@gmail.com (Melanie Smartnick) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:44:48 GMT

Metabolic Syndrome

Hi Everyone!

Hard to believe we are on our last day of November 2023. Our culinary and clinical practitioners combine their knowledge on common food trends with an evidence-based food-demo presentation. Our recipe for this month was for Smoked Salmon Pinwheels prepared by our Executive Chef. The layout above includes the following ingredients:

Reduced fat cream cheese (low-fat/lower calorie version)
Fresh Dill Weed (excellent for flavor, reduces excess gas, calms hiccups)
Spinach Whole grain tortilla (whole grain has fiber which aids in filtering cholesterol build up)
Smoked Salmon (packed with protein, polluted with essential omega 3 fatty acids- our bodies don't make these!)
Red Bell Pepper (full of antioxidants, boosts beautiful skin and immunity)

We tied this recipe into a Heart Healthy Recipe for individuals with Metabolic Syndrome . This is just a fancy way of saying that a person has at least 3 of the following risk factor conditions, which essentially contribute to cardiovascular/heart problems/DM or stroke:

High Blood Sugar
Low HDL (good cholesterol)
High Triglycerides
Large Waste Circumference (wider than hips)- overweight/obese
High Bood Pressure

*We want to consider foods with low salt, no added sugar and baked/broiled/steamed options. Consider the traditional "DASH diet" and "Heart Healthy" food selections. Aim for at least ½ of your grains be whole, 2.5 cups of fruits and 2 cups vegetables daily.

Reduce Your Risk Factors:

Losing excess weight
Increasing physical activity
Following a Heart Healthy diet
Reducing alcohol intake
Quit Smoking
Working with your RD or healthcare professionals!

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Salmon

Salmon is packed with protein, vitamin D, antioxidants and more. Discover other reasons why salmon is good for you, plus how to choose the best one.

www.eatingwell.com

References: What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Salmon (eatingwell.com)

Thank You Veterans!

melanie.smartnickrd@gmail.com (Melanie Smartnick) — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:37:53 GMT

Welcome to our OperatioNutrition Blog!

It is said that "Atten Hut" has been used since at least WWII, by drill sergeants as a call to attention . By the 1950's, quarterbacks were using this technique to develop their own football cadences.

Listen To Your Body has had the honor of working with countless Veterans and would like to send a grateful shout out to each of you! Thank You for Ser ving! We understand the frustrations that sometimes come along with making medical appointments. Listen To Your Body IS FOR EVERY BODY ; our focus just happens to be specialized in the aged adult communities. Our call to attention is the importance of your time, health and nutrition.

Fun Fact : We are partnered with a company that developed the best in-home inflammation test kit system called BrainSpan. The BrainSpan® mission started with research on the battlefield and an uncompromising dedication to improving Soldier's health and resilience in the years following 9-11. Later, that mission would evolve to helping the general public with building and sustaining healthier and more resilient lives. Contact us for an appointment or visit www.brainspan.com for further product inquiries. Thank You BrainSpan for your partnership and services!

Our intention at Listen to your Body is to identify root-causes of your symptoms and discomforts. We educate our clients individually on preventative practice(s) to reduce the risk of chronic diseases later in life. We carry a unique sense of empathy for you, and a special passion for the medical nutrition industry as a whole. Come join us virtually here in South Florida. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Atten Hut: Nutrition (focuses on Veterans/Military and aged adults)

Cow's Milk vs Milk Alternatives

COW'S MILK VS MILK ALTERNATIVES ﻿

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome

Thank You Veterans!

Welcome to our OperatioNutrition Blog!

COW'S MILK VS MILK ALTERNATIVES