Nutrition * Excess sugar increases the risk for overweight, diabetes, and heart disease. * On average, an adult in the U.S. consumes 60 pounds of sugar and sweeteners each year. This about 17 teaspoons per day! Nearly half of this is from soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks. * Read food labels. Choose beverages and foods […]
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Nutrition * Let your cup runneth over with fruits and veggies to protect yourself from chronic diseases, such as stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. * Choose fruits and veggies over higher-calorie snacks and desserts to help you lose weight and keep it off. * Yes, canned, frozen, and dried fruits and veggies count
Nutrition Build and maintain healthy bones and teeth. Calcium and Vitamin D are two vital nutrients for bone health. They may also reduce the risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is needed to support the structure of the teeth and bones.
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Nutrition With medical science indicting a high-fat diet as a major culprit in various diseases, red meat has fallen into disrepute over the past several years. Many consumers have sworn off steaks, burgers, and chops for poultry and fish. Now the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that, thanks to changes in breeding and butchering techniques
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Nutrition Know the Fats to Choose & the Fats to Lose. Fact: Fat in foods serves up health benefits you can’t live without. Your body needs fat to: * Make and repair body cell membranes. * Get fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and linoleic acid. This essential fatty acid is needed for normal
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Nutrition One of the most popular rites of summer is the outdoor cookout. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that foods cooked on a charcoal, gas, or electric grill may be hazardous to your health. The National Academy of Science has discovered a possible link between the grilling of food and the development of what are believed to
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Nutrition Eating healthy foods is one of many steps to good health! * Aim for 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep a night. * Do regular exercise. Avoid sitting for long periods. * Wash your hands often to lessen the chance of picking up cold and flu viruses and other germs. * Maintain a
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Nutrition Get your plate and body in shape. At the websitewww.ChooseMyPlate.gov, the dinner plate (and glass) graphic is an easy way to know the right portions of fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, and dairy food groups to eat at meals. But the website offers so much more. Interaction Helps You Get and Stay On Track ChooseMyPlate.govhas
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Nutrition Information on food labels can help you choose healthy foods. What do you look for? A. Read the “Nutrition Facts” Look at serving size and how many servings are in the product. Serving sizes are given in familiar units, such as cups or pieces. This is followed by the metric amount (e.g., the number
Nutrition 1. Keep track of what you eat and drink to see how many calories you have a day. 2. Plan meals and snacks. Involve your family. Eat together at the table, not in front of the TV. 3. Bone up on calcium and vitamin D. Drink nonfat and low-fat cow’s milk or almond, rice,
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