Do you think your diet is up to snuff? It may be time to think twice. No matter your age, race, or socioeconomic status, chances are your diet is nowhere near as healthy as it should be, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The… Continue Reading
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Preventing Diabetes Through Diet & Exercise
Given that almost 20 million people are diabetic and another 70 million have prediabetes (a condition that leads to diabetes if left untreated), it’s likely that you or a loved one is living with this disease. Understanding Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Risks With November marking the observance of American Diabetes Month, now is… Continue Reading
Hiding Veggies in Kids Meals to Increase Intake
If you have a hard time getting your pre-schooler to eat their veggies, you may want to start pureeing and hiding those “yucky” foods into their favorite meals. This advice is based on a new study that showed when substantial amounts of pureed vegetables were hidden in meals, young children could not detect the… Continue Reading
5 Quality Foods to Prevent Long-Term Weight Gain
If you’re a meat and potatoes person, then you may want to rethink what you’re eating. That’s because with each additional serving of these foods, you’re likely to gain several pounds in just a few years, according to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The problem for most adults… Continue Reading
2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Released
Although somewhat belated, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released late last month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Since 1980, the Guidelines have been updated and issued every 5 years. The 2010 Guidelines don’t represent a significant departure from government recommendations made… Continue Reading
Mixed Lettuce, Fennel & Orange Salad
About 4 Servings Download PDF of Recipe Ingredients: Dressing: 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Juice from 1/2 lemon 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad: 5 oz. package of mixed lettuces (about 4 to 6 handfuls) 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and… Continue Reading
Soup’s On: 15 Favorite Soup Recipes
Most soups include a wide variety of vegetables which contain essentials vitamins and nutrients. For example, carrots are good source of beta-carotene and mushrooms help to boost immunity. 15 Favorite Soup Recipes (PDF) Beans are also a popular soup ingredient. Beans are not only a good source of fiber but also add protein… Continue Reading