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Food Network’s Claire Robinson Discusses Healthy Eating….And Chocolate (Giveaway)

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It’s getting down to the wire for that dreaded time of year: New Year’s Resolutions. Despite our best intentions, most of us seem unable to keep these goals we have set for ourselves! Food Network Challenge and 5 Ingredient Fix host Claire Robinson is available for interviews with bloggers on Friday, January 6th to give you some great tips for avoiding frustration and meetings your New Years goals (without having to give up foods you love, like chocolate)!

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Claire Robinson offers tips on how to make resolutions that you actually want to keep – everything from how to make healthier eating choices to tips on establishing what matters most for your upcoming year.

Some of Claire’s healthy living tips include:

  • GET EDUCATED TO MAKE HEALTHIER EATING CHOICES – A common mistake is that people make drastic decisions (such as instantly turning vegan) that are difficult to keep. In order to make healthy choices last for the long-term, you must make taste a priority.

 

  • GET INVOLVED – Make a commitment to give back to your community, focusing on an organization or project that you feel passionate about to kick off the new year.

 

  • CREATE A BUILT-IN REWARD SYSTEM – To reinforce your long-term health goals, you should implement a built-in reward system that allows you to celebrate the small victories and keeps you motivated.

 

Here are the questions that I asked Claire:

1 – I have always had a sweet tooth, but I am trying to be more conscious of what I eat. How can I satisfy my sweet tooth but keep my healthy-eating goals?

2 – What are some tips to maintain your healthy-living goals past the first month or two of the New Year?

3 – Do you have any recipes that incorporate chocolate that you could share with our readers?

Claire answers my questions in this video just for 5 Minutes for Mom:

 

More about Claire Robinson:

Claire Robinson combines her passions for food and television in 5 Ingredient Fix, a Food Network series featuring delicious eclectic recipes made with five ingredients or fewer. She believes the best dishes feature carefully selected fresh foods with distinct flavors and a straightforward cooking style that also promotes healthy and seasonal eating.

Claire also joined Food Network’s primetime lineup as the host of Food Network Challenge (as of April 2010), bringing her culinary knowledge and passion for the iconic show to its brand-new set and providing minute-by-minute details of the thrilling challenges.

We’re giving away DOVE Dark Chocolate!

We’ve got a gift basket full (and I mean FULL) of Dove decadent dark chocolate to give away. To enter this giveaway to win the chocolate gift basket, leave us a comment below with your favorite healthy-living tip.

This giveaway ends February 3, 2012 and a winner will be chosen by random.org and announced the next Sunday in Around The Blogosphere. Please see our site’s terms and conditions for more information.

 

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom managing editor, Lolli. You can find me blogging at Better in Bulk, pinning on Pinterest, and tweeting at @1momof5.

Note: this interview opportunity is sponsored by Dove. They sent me a basket of chocolate, too. I decided to share a little with my kids…


Comments

  1. Pretty much what is said above..I used to train a lot and the only thing that really helped was the diet. Actually it is 50-50 (training – diet plan).
    Good luck all..

  7. Eat a well balanced diet including different fruits and vegetables. Enjoy your favorite treats, but limit how often you have them.

  11. Stay hydrated and read to relax at night before bed. A good nights sleep is worth so much to me.

  12. I think one of the biggest things for me is to get enough sleep. If I’m sleep-deprived, nothing else seems to go right.

  13. Drink lots of water. It flushes out the impurities and makes you feel full.

    ezmerelda at mail dot com

  18. I always carry water with me and a healthy snack that way when I’m on the run, I have food and water available in case I get hungry. Makes it easy when fast food is the only option I have.

  19. Dove is my absolute favorite chocolate!! Thebasket will be gone in no time — and I’ll enjoy every minute of it.

  32. I walk at least 2 miles a day my sister lives about a mile away so I just walk there and walk back

  36. My fav healthy-living tip – “Practice Yoga regularly for a healthy mind & a healthy body together with a diet of fruits, veggies & lots of water!!!”

  38. Incorporate some physical activity into your day, even if its just a few minutes her and there, make it a habit and it will pay off. Also eat right, without denying yourself an ocassional indulgence , and probably most importantly, keep a positive mental attitude and accentuate the good things in your life.

  41. My healthy living tip is to drink plenty of water. Try to avoid those sodas, even the diet ones.

  42. My favorite tips are a tie between GET MOVING and WATER. Get moving…walk, run, dance whatever you can and drink water…lots of water.

  45. I have made an effort to have fresh veggies and fruit each day. Exercise by walking each day with my wife.

  47. Be grateful every day, and find a balance between eating well, and indulging in your favorite foods, ie, chocolate!!

  48. When making changes to your diet, don’t cut all your favorites out at one time. If you do it gradually, you’ll be able to replace them with healthy foods and not miss them so much. I find that giving myself one junk snack on the weekend helps me have something to look forward to. I just have to walk that extra mile on the treadmill! 🙂 Thanks.

  50. Walking to pick my daughter up from the bus stop whenever possible! Drinking lots of water as well!

  53. Exercise really helps. Now that I am working out regularly my health and energy has improved.

  54. !Don’t drive to pick up the kids grab the dog if you have one and walk, drink water and plenty of it and relax!

  57. My favorite tip is to never deprive yourself of the food you want because then you’ll over indulge. Just do it in moderation.

  60. I have cut up fresh fruits and vegetables in containers in the refrigerator. We have all started to grab those for a snack instead of foods which are too rich in sugar or salt. I wanted to have my children start at an early age to eat healthy so they will carry it into their adulthood.

  61. Find simple ways to increase your level of exercise such as park further back in the parking lot, take the stairs, play with your kids outside, etc.

  63. My #1 tip for healthy living is to GET MOVING! Step away from the computer, tie on those tennis shoes and go for a walk. Breathe some fresh air and appreciate the beauty around you. 🙂

  65. Find simple ways to be more active such as walk the kids to school instead of drive, don’t look for the closest parking spot, and walk that flight of steps.

  70. My favorite healthy living tip would be walking! It sounds simple enough, and really is, but it’s too easy to forget about all the benefits you can get, just from making sure to go walking daily.

  72. I eat a diet which consists mainly of fruits and vegetables. — about 75% fruits and vegetables. That way I don’t feel guilty if I indulge in chocolate (yum!) ever so often.

  73. My favorite healthy living tip is to moderate all food groups, staying clear of sugars and white flours as much as possible, drinking lots of water, and getting enough sleep. reejen at comcast dot net

  77. My tip is to move! Move every day! Aim for at least 30 minutes of some form of cardio exercise and it’s always great to incorporate more!

  78. I think stay positive and don’t be afraid to treat yourself once in a while, for a job well done.

  84. My healthy living tip is to join a gym with your significant other and push each other to go a few times a week!

  86. Don’t grocery shop when you’re in a rush- you’ll always end up with more packaged and convenience foods. Healthy foods like fish and produce take time to pick out, leave the kids at home and give yourself time to find the perfect bunch of kale.

  91. Exercise!! Find one that you find fun and stick with it! It does a lot more than diet alone, PLUS adds CV health.

  93. My fave healthy living tip is to eat your protein 1st and fill up on it before you eat any carbs. Thanks!

  94. I’ll eat ice cream or chocolate, but in very small amounts, and this keeps me from feeling deprived.

  97. So I don’t deny myself and feel deprived, a little chocolate does just the trick and then I’m ok!

  98. My tip : allow yourself to satisfy a craving in a very small portion. If you don’t, you will search out other foods in the hope of satisfaction and likely end up eating more calories.

  99. Drink lots of water – so simple, but amazing results and I’m always surprised how few actually do it. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo [dot] com

  101. TAKE THE DOG FOR A DAILY WALK. IT NOT ONLY HELPS OUT MAN’S BEST FRIEND, BUT DOES WONDERS FOR YOUR OWN BODY!

  102. My tip is to enjoy and admire the weather (in person!) and spend as much time as possible playing outdoors!

  105. My tip is to drink plenty of water and to take the stairs instead of the elevator when possible

  106. My tip is to make more of your own food. It’s always healthier to use fresh ingredients rather than buy something processed and pre-made. It also saves money and tastes better.

  108. If you, like me, don’t like a lot of the vegetables you should eat, then try green smoothies. I do them with a lot of sugar free flavoring and I don’t even taste the veggies.

    chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com

  110. Eat plenty of veggies and fruits and make sure to consume an ample amount of water throughout the day

  116. The best healthy living tip is just to keep moving! Like when I do my happy chocolate dance while consuming Dove chocolates.

  121. my favorite tip is STAY ACTIVE. staying active does not mean doing a crazy workout, but simply keeping your body in motion. walk those 6 blocks instead of driving!

  122. As a two-time breast cancer survivor , I ‘ve tried to maintain a baseline routine that includes drinking lots of water, eating a balanced (but not insanely strict or neurotically inflexible!) low fat/low sodium diet – eating as much FRESH food as possible..

    I TRY to spend 15-20 minutes on a HealthRider or Istationary bike (in Winter) at least 4 times a week and/or walk 1–2 miles daily.

    Recently, my Honey/Hubby and me have started adding organic Chia seeds to some foods and fruit juice and starting the day with a banana and either a glass of low-sodium V-8 Juice or Green Tea with lemon & honey.

    All that said – we still adore CHOCOLATE – especially seductively divine DARK Chocolate – which we consider to be the ultimate nourishment for heart (as in soul) and spirit!

  126. For healthy living I recommend smoke detectors in every room and regularly clean under appliances.

  129. My favorite healthy living tip is cutting out meat. Vegetarians typically live 6-10 years longer then meat-eaters

  131. Whenever I drive some place, I park as far away as possible for the extra exercise. (be smart about this at night though..)

  133. My healthy living tip is to eat an apple before you go out to dinner or to a party so you dont eat too much!

  136. my healthy living tip is to never try diets, they never work, and you end up gaining more weight than when you started. Instead try to make healthier choices that you can stick with

  137. I do my own gardening canning raise chickens and ducks for eggs and meat, also raise my own honey bees and make maple syrup.

  140. fave tip- if you have a sweet tooth like me, 😉 make sure to be active- cardio/lifting weights as many days out of the week as you can! even w/ a 1 yr old i squeeze it in-even for just 20 min…it’s better than nothing. on days you can do more, do more.

    annae07 at aol dot com

  141. My healthy living tips — drink lots and lots of water 🙂 , enjoy life and take time to smile and laugh, choose not to stress out over things that really don’t matter 10 years from now, and exercise. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com

  143. The best healthy tip is …Water, water, everywhere! Carry a bottle around with you everywhere you go. Sipping on small amounts throughout the day may be easier than trying to gulp it all down at once.

  145. Approach eating as the means to nourish and energize your body and leave the treats as what they’re meant to be – a treat and not a staple!

  148. I eat lots of chicken, fish, whole grains, Greek yogurt, and lots of fruits and vegetables, and only eat sweets once a week. I also enjoy walking or doing aerobics every day.

  149. A great healthy living tip is to start slow. It can be very overwhelming to change your entire lifestyle all at once. Select one thing this week; eat more fruits and vegetables, then select another next week; exercise 3 times per week, keep on going in this manner. This way you allow yourself to slowly adapt to these changes, and chances are you’ll stick to it.

  151. my healthy living tip is to not give up the stuff you love, but learn how to enjoy properly sized portions!

  153. I like to bake my chicken and always make sure I remove the skin. I also take my poodles on a daily walk, helps them and me get some much needed exercise!

  154. Eat seasonally – fresh fruits and veggies are inexpensive and the most delicious in their season!

  157. My favorite healthy living tip is to always go grocery shopping on a full stomach to avoid unnecessary purchases of junk food

  158. Always care a no/low calorie snack in your purse! Great for when things run later and you need to eat before you start staring down the candy machine.

  160. Eat smaller portions and if you still feel hungry try drinking some water if your still hungry after 15 mins then eat something.

  162. My tip would be to control your portions and be more active. Simple things like taking the stairs, park farther and walk. Try cutting your portion in half.

  165. my tip is to make sure you’re making the three regular meals, and drink lots of water if you can through the day.

  168. My favorite health tip is to drink lots of water and if you really don’t like tap water try flavored water.

  169. My favorite tip is to do SOMETHING to get active every day. Don’t just spend your days off in front of the tv.

  172. My favorite healthy living tip is dont let your weight get out of control … 5 turns into 10.20. 30 very easily so maintain a healthy weight.

  173. My favorite tip is to drink water before a meal and sip all throughout the day. It helps me resist grabbing a snack because I am actually thirsty. Plus I need to stay hydrated.

  175. My tip: Everytime I walk into the kitchen, the first thing I do is get a drink of water! Even if it’s to pass through to the laundry room, I stop and have some water!

  178. My favorite healthy living tip is to add in veggies where you/your kids won’t notice them – shred em up and sprinkle them into meatloaf or lasagna, etc! You’ll be adding great veggies to your diet without stress!

  181. drink a lot of water and do yoga every day
    brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com

  182. I have been enjoying the Mio water enhancer liquid flavorings. I find myself drinking lots more water when it has a smidge of flavor.

  198. My favorite is to enjoy and eat what you want, but eat it in moderation.
    Thanks so much

  204. my favorite tip is to drink lots of water – it helps you feel full AND helps your skin!

  206. My favorite healthy living tip? Listen to your body. If it says you’re tired, slow down or sleep more. If it says you aren’t hungry anymore, put down that brownie. If you’re thirsty, drink some water!

  208. I eat fruit desserts paired with dark chocolate bars. LOVELY! Indulgent and healthy at the same time.

  212. My tip is to drink one cup of warm water with a slice of real lemon every morning when you wake up.

  214. I drink water all day, every day. I also try to keep sugar free gum with me. Sometimes, I’m not hungry, I just need to chew!

  218. Probably the healthiest thing I do is eat frequent, small meals/snacks throughout the day – I think it keeps your metabolism steady!

  225. My best Healthy living tip: When you go shopping, park the car at the very edge of the parking lot and walkthe few hundred extra yards to the store or business: In a few weeks, you’ll notice the difference!

  233. I just add lots more fruits and veggies to my diet as snacks. I can eat as much as I want, and it satisfies my desire to be eating, and does it in a good way!

  234. I try to eat healthy meals, take a daily vitamin, get plenty of sleep and wash my hands frequently.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  235. My healthy living tip is to save your calories for food and don’t waste them on sugary, calorie-riddled drinks, like soda and fake fruit drinks. I’d rather eat than drink my calories. Use real fruit to flavor your water instead.

  237. Healthy living tip to live by: Don’t say that you are going to completely quit junk food. Most people have a sweet tooth (I have a few); I just don’t overindulge but when the snack attack hits, I give in. Otherwise, I tend to eat more trying to find something to satisfy that craving and wind up giving in in the end anyway.

  239. Fill your fridge with healthy options! If you have healthy, delicious, fresh food at the ready, you can easily choose that over a more unhealthy option!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  242. My tip is to recognize that thirst often seems like hunger. So if you think you’re hungry, drink water instead and wait a while.

  244. I walk the kids to & from school (1 KM one way) instead of driving them.
    4 kms a day x 5 days = 20 kms week exercise!

  246. My tip is to take a walk. Even if it’s in your house, going up and down the stairs, or walking from room to room, make sure you MOVE! Thanks.

  248. Don’t deprive yourself just eat reasonable portions and make the main part of your diet healthy choices.

  253. Just trying to move more – whether it be parking further from the entrance of a store, or doing sit ups on commercials – every little bit helps!

  256. To curb my junk food addiction, I tell myself if I don’t buy it, I can’t eat it; it helps me!

  257. I cut out diet soda and now I am drinking water and if I feel like something fizzy, I bought sparkling mineral water with natural flavors from the health food store.

  260. I allow myself one carbonated beverage a week. I drink a lot of water, but I crave pop (I’m from the midwest!), so I don’t deny myself pop, but I do limit it. This prevents me from stopping at fast food places just for a pop, but every once in a while, I allow myself a treat!
    cheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com

  263. It has been said again and again, but it’s true nonetheless – my favorite tip is to drink plenty of water. It does wonders for the health, skin, and hair!

  266. drink lots of water-get outside and play -walk-eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies-get plenty of sleep

  268. My favorite tip is to eat everything within moderation. Splurge sometimes, but don’t overdue it.
    Thanks so much.

  269. I have replaced my favourite snack chips & dip with Veggies and Hummus. I now have a new favourite!

  277. Take the stairs instead of the elevator and park further away from the office. MAKE yourself exercise!

  285. My healthy living tip is to eat when you’re hungry instead of dieting – if you get in tune with your body and listen to your body, you will live a healthy life!

  290. My tip is to keep moving! Workout daily, if you cant do some of the tougher cardio workouts, just keep your body moving. Try and walk 10,000 steps a day.

  293. Everything in moderation. If you deny yourself, you will just want it more and over indulge.

  301. DO incorporate chocolate into your daily living if you love it that much. I lost 40 lbs. and ate chocolate nearly every day. Moderation is key. Just watch everything else you eat carefully.

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