HEALTHY EATING Eating healthy can be confusing. The Internet is full of healthy eating advice – and some of it is conflicting. For starters, ignore these food myths, which could be standing in the way of your healthy eating goals. Myth #1: Health food is expensive and exotic. While some exotic foods are good for […]
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HEALTHY EATING Carbohydrates (or carbs) are one of the main types of nutrients in our diets. Fats and protein are other nutrients. Carbs with a simple chemical structure are called sugars. Sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk products. They’re also added to many foods and drinks. Complex carbs, such
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HEALTHY EATING The body’s immune system is designed to fight off unwanted invaders, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. But when the immune system reacts to something that isn’t usually harmful, such as pollen, dust, or certain foods, it’s considered an allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 5 out of every
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HEALTHY EATING Salt, or sodium, can affect your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Many Americans already eat much more than the daily recommended amount of salt. Even if you skip the salt shaker, many foods already have high amounts of salt in them. In fact, more than 75 percent of the salt
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HEALTHY EATING Saturated or unsaturated? Mono or poly? Good or bad? The FDA has taken action to phase out the remaining trans fat in the nation’s food supply. Unlike mono and poly unsaturated fats, which are liquid at room temperature, or saturated fats, which occur naturally in animal products such as butter and meat, trans
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HEALTHY EATING Eat a breakfast sandwich and your body will be feeling the ill effects well before lunch-now that’s fast food! High-fat diets are associated with developing atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) over a lifetime. But how quickly can damage start? Just one day of eating a fat-laden breakfast sandwich of processed cheese and meat
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HEALTHY EATING If you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to eat healthier, keeping a food diary can help. Often times, we eat little bites here and there that don’t seem like much, but calories from them can add up quickly. A food diary will help you see everything you eat and drink so
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HEALTHY EATING At major holidays like Thanksgiving, it can be easy to overeat. Being around friends and family and having access to a wide array of foods at the buffet table can make it difficult to stick to a healthy eating plan. Fortunately, you can still enjoy your favorite dishes without all the calories if
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HEALTHY EATING You know the right foods are good for your body, but did you know they can help your brain too? Many foods can actually improve brain function, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: *Vegetables.All vegetables can benefit the brain, but certain vegetables seem to be especially helpful. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli,
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HEALTHY EATING If you love getting out the grill for summer meals, don’t stop at burgers and chicken. The grill is an excellent way to prepare some of summer’s most delicious fresh produce. The Produce for Better Health Foundation says you can use the grill to turn many familiar fruits and veggies into healthy and
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