Nutrition For millions of people, drinking milk isn’t so easy. People with lactose intolerance can’t digest lactose (the sugar in milk), so they can’t drink milk or eat milk products without suffering some or all of the following symptoms. * Gas in the lower intestine. * Abdominal pain and cramps. * Bloating. * Diarrhea. * […]
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HEALTHY EATING Fresh corn is healthy, but there’s another great way to enjoy corn: popcorn. When you think of popcorn, you might think of movie theatres and lots of butter. But popcorn is a naturally healthy food without all the extra butter, oil and salt. Popcorn is whole grain corn. It’s made from a specific
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HEALTHY EATING A simple way to encourage your kids to eat healthy is to have healthy foods on hand and easily available to them. * Put fruits and vegetables within reach on the counter or in the refrigerator. * Save cookies and sweets as occasional treats, not everyday snacks. * Avoid buying chips, crackers and
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HEALTHY EATING Although actual health benefits of eating chocolate are still being studied, the NIH News in Health reports that you can eat some types of chocolate in moderation: * Eat as dark a chocolate as you can. Darker chocolate may help lower blood pressure. * Choose dark chocolate instead of less healthy treats such
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HEALTHY EATING Forget cookies. Fruit is now the number-one snack item parents give to children under the age of 6. That’s because leading researchers believe that parents are taking childhood nutrition more seriously. The Produce for Better Health Foundation suggests these top 10 fruit snacks for kids: * Popsicles (freeze fruit juice to make your
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HEALTHY EATING A great way to get healthy protein throughout the day is to make snacks with protein. The protein can help you feel fuller, holding you over until your next meal. These snacks may also help avoid a blood sugar crash that leaves you feeling sluggish and even hungrier than before. Try these ideas
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HEALTHY EATING Skip the vending machine and processed foods when you need to fill up between meals. Try these alternatives to everyday unhealthy snacks: © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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HEALTHY EATING One way to keep your energy up is to choose snacks that have fiber and protein. These foods are digested more slowly. That way you won’t “crash” like you do after eating sugar-filled and low-fiber foods. Some healthy choices include: * An apple with a small handful of nuts * Carrots and celery
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HEALTHY EATING Pick the right foods that give the most energy regardless of your activity level. Carbohydrates are the first responders to the body’s need for energy during exercise. Protein and fat are not nearly as efficient. Hit the trail or the gym with the following healthy food ideas before and after your workout, suggests
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Children’s Health Persuading your child to develop good eating habits can be a challenge. Here are some pointers. * Start your child’s day with a good breakfast. Hot cereal is a better choice than over-sweetened breakfast foods that are heavily advertised to kids. * Buy snacks that are low in fat, sugar, and salt. Fresh
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