Dr. Oz’s 99 Healthiest Foods — How Many Are In Your Shopping Cart?
supermarket staple #30: low sodium chicken broth
Why It’s a Must Have: Low sodium chicken broth makes a great substitute for oil when sautéing, butter in mashed potatoes and to help retain moisture when roasting meats. And going low-sodium can save you an unnecessary 800mg of sodium per cup! “One item that I’m always stocking in my pantry is chicken broth,” says Stella Metsovas, a clinical nutritionist and diet expert in Los Angeles, California.
13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On
No matter how many times we’re told otherwise, Americans’ obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren’t worth their weight in salt – or your hard-earned dollars. We’ve put together a list of some of the worst budget-sucking health trends that still persist today. More Magazine
Foods For Beauty
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The Benefit: ”EVOO contains polyphenol antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals commonly found in our environment,” said nutritionist Stella Metsovas, B.S., CCN. “I recommend using fresh olive oil as a night-serum, mixing with sea salt for the perfect body scrub, and finally, using a couple tablespoons as a hair moisturizer (leave on for at least 20 minutes).”
Coast Magazine: Diet for the Ages
BY BROOKE NELSON
Clinical nutritionist Stella Metsovas, a food science practitioner studying human nutrition for over 15 years, developed her Paleo Mediterranean Diet with this in mind. With eight years of research under her belt, the Laguna Beach resident tailors her system to not only treat weight issues, digestive problems and symptoms of poor eating, but also as a diet for a lifetime.
Redbook Magazine Wedding Dress Challenge
Taking the REDBOOK Wedding Dress Challenge? This menu planner, which was created by nutritionist Stella Metsovas using the challenge guidelines, will have you zipping up that gown by June! Read more: Meal Planner Tool – Healthy Recipes – Redbook
Olive Oil: Is Extra Virgin Healthier?
“My rule of thumb for at-home testing is to pour a few tablespoons of olive oil on a white dish. Look for consistencies that are smooth, although far thicker than corn or vegetable oil. Your olive oil should also smell like olives,” Stella Metsovas, a Los Angeles nutritionist, tells WebMD in an email. “When the oil hits your palette, look for a smooth finish on the tongue; when the oil hits the back of your throat, look for a slight burn. The burn is actually the polyphenols found in fresh oils.” Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant.
20 Surpising Foods that Slow Down Your Workout
“You definitely want to limit the amount of fiber you take in 2 hours before and after exercising. In addition to flaxseeds, stay away from fiber supplements, bran, and high-fiber breads and opt for a mixture of protein and carbohydrates instead right before your workout.”
Top 50 Winter Foods for Weight Loss
Eggs are a superior source of all essential amino acids and provide optimal sources of selenium, iodine, tryptophan, and vitamin B12—all of which are important for nourishing the body, says Stella Metsovas, a clinical nutritionist in Los Angeles, Calif. “Providing the body with optimal nutrients helps in maintaining a healthy weight by stabilizing blood sugar.” Read More Here
CNN Eatocracy: Confessions of a Thanksgiving alpha
Stella Metsovas, a California-based food science and nutrition expert, notes her dominant nature is ingredient-driven because of her line of work. It’s the heritage turkey and organic way, or the highway. While her mom is still the master of making the yams, it is Metsovas who insists on driving to a nearby organic farm and purchasing the yams herself. And if you aren’t her mother or mother-in-law, Metsovas says it’s an unspoken agreement that you’re not to bring anything at all.
