Nutrition * If you know the restaurant you are going to, check to see if it has a menu online. Choose healthy options before you go. * Ask for nutrition information at fast food restaurants. Or, get this from their online sites, such aswendys.com. * Read menus that are posted outside of a restaurant before […]
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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 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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HEALTHY EATING Your TV could be changing your eating habits – and not for the better. You may not realize that this common device can change what you put on your plate. How does TV change our eating habits? Two reasons TV and screens can interfere with a healthy diet: * When we watch TV,
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HEALTHY EATING Protein is a powerhouse. Proteins act as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Proteins also provide calories. It is important that you eat enough protein every day. But when you are choosing proteins to eat, it is important that those proteins come from heart-healthy sources. How Much You Need Each
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HEALTHY EATING The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that four nutrients are a “public health concern.” Many people are not getting enough: * Calcium * Fiber * Potassium * Vitamin D Try these tips to get more: 1. Eat more vegetables, fruits and legumes. These foods are rich sources of fiber and potassium. High-fiber
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HEALTHY EATING In the cooler months, winter squash is ripe and begins to appear at farmers’ markets and stores everywhere. These delicious vegetables come in a wide variety of colors, flavors, and textures. They provide a wealth of nutrients. Types of winter squash Compared to thin-skinned, tender summer squash, winter squash take longer to mature
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HEALTHY EATING Corn on the cob is a favorite food at summer barbecues and outings. Its popular flavor makes it a treat – but it has plenty of health benefits too. Basics of corn Corn isn’t a vegetable. It’s actually a type of grain. Whole grain corn contains vitamins and heathy plant compounds. Some of
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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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HEALTHY EATING Cookies, cake, and candy – we all know which foods are high in sugar. Or do we? The average American is consuming too much sugar today, and the American Heart Association says this is hurting us. Sugar is loaded with calories, which can cause weight gain and heart problems. A high-sugar diet can
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