Nutrition and You!

An Easy Way to Cut Your Risk of Food Poisoning in HALF.

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:24:00 GMT

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Men's Health: What You Are NOT Eating May Hurt You

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMT

In honor of Father's Day on Sunday, I am re-posting my blog on men's health. If you are male or have a male in your life (brother, son, son-in-law, father, father-in-law, grandpa), this will be of interest to you.This is...

When is Greek Yogurt Really NOT Greek Yogurt?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:59:00 GMT

What’s not to love about nonfat Greek yogurt? It is deliciously creamy and a six-ounce container has a whopping 18 grams of protein, over 50 percent more than regular yogurt. Since protein helps increase satiety, or that feeling of fullness,...

Is Your Local Restaurant Serving Locally Sourced Foods?

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:46:00 GMT

Photo Source: USDADining out at a local restaurant is getting more local than you think. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the current top two trends this season on restaurant menus are serving up locally sourced meat and seafood...

Is Your Local Restuarant Serving Locally Sourced Foods?

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:46:00 GMT

The Best Frozen Desserts for Less Than 125 Calories

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT

Photo Source: MyRecipes.comLast week, I blogged about how to avoid the humongous portions (and calories) at local frozen yogurt eateries. This week, I have moved to the frozen dessert aisle in the supermarket. According to the Center for Science in...

Your Guide To Grilling Fruits and Veggies

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:46:00 GMT

Source: AICRIf you are finding it challenging to fill half your plate each meal with fruits and vegetables – a recommendation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, both the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Institute for...

The Chilling Facts About Frozen Yogurt

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:36:00 GMT

What’s not to love about soft serve frozen yogurt? It can be a delightful way to enjoy a frozen dessert and reap some bone-strengthening calcium to boot. According to the USDA, a half cup of soft serve vanilla frozen yogurt...

Study: An Eating Out Trick to Help You Order Less

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:00 GMT

Source: NEJMIf you grab your breakfast from a drive-thru, order lunch at a local sandwich shop, and/or dine out for dinner on a regular basis, please read on. New research suggests that Americans are consuming approximately 35 percent of their...

What You Need to Know about Gov Chris Christieâ€™s Weight Loss Surgery

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:42:00 GMT

Source: National Institutes of HealthGovernor Chris Christie of New Jersey made a very personal decision this year to undergo weight loss surgery to help him win the battle with the bathroom scale. His choice of weight loss strategy could prove...

Sipping Tea for a Healthy Heart

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:53:00 GMT

Photo Source: LiptonI was lucky enough to receive the entire three seasons DVD collection of Downton Abbey as gift from a friend. After being totally immersed and hooked after the first DVD, I found myself habitually watching the remaining eight...

Produce on the Cheap: Local Farmers' Markets (Part 2)

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:17:00 GMT

Photo Source: USDAThis blog is Part 2 of a 2-part series about obtaining locally grown food to stretch your produce food dollar. If you missed Part 1 focusing on growing a garden in your backyard for fresh produce on the...

Produce on the Cheap: Locally Grown Foods (Part 1)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:40:00 GMT

Photo Source: National Gardening AssociationThe USDA recommends that we consume a minimum of 4½ cups of fruits and veggies daily. Unfortunately, since food prices are expected to rise about 3 percent this year (ouch!), affording this much fresh produce daily...

The Sneaky Side of Sodium

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:49:00 GMT

Photo Source: AHAAccording to research from Mintel, about six out of every ten Americans are trying to watch the sodium in their diet by cutting back on the amount of salt that they cook with and use to season their...

Which Fruits Are The Best to Eat

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:27:00 GMT

Photo Source: Nutrition and You Rating the fruit in the produce aisle is like ranking your children. They are all deliciously unique so you shouldn’t pit one against the other. Nevertheless, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) recently...

What You Need to Know About Olive Oil

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:49:00 GMT

Source: NAOOAAttention all olive oil lovers: A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, which followed over 7,000 adults for about 5 years, showed that adherence to a Mediterranean diet, especially one with extra virgin olive oil, reduced...

Produce Pretenders

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:51:00 GMT

The Health Benefits of Beer

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:44:00 GMT

Source: Nutrition and YouMove over red wine. The buzz on beer is that it can provide some nutrition as well as health benefits. “While red wine enjoys a reputation for sophistication and health benefits, emerging research reveals that beer has...

6 Tips to Avoid Dangerous Weight Loss and Health Fraud Scams

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:31:00 GMT

Photo Source: FDAWith daylight savings starting this week, many of us are thinking about losing our winter weight. Unfortunately, springtime is prime time for the advertising of bogus weight loss products and other get-in-shape dietary supplement rip-offs. According to the...

Research: Healthy Restaurant Options Good For You and Business

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:31:00 GMT

When it comes to generating restaurant sales, less appears to be more.According to a report by the Hudson Institute of over 20 of the largest restaurant chains, those establishments that offered more lower-calorie food and beverage options had a 5.5...

What is the Mediterranean Diet and How to Follow It

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:25:00 GMT

Research continues to pile up about the health advantages of the Mediterranean Diet.It all started circa 1960 in several areas of the Mediterranean region, specifically the Greek island of Crete, other areas of Greece and southern Italy. Researchers were drawn...

The Best Kept Secret for Weight Loss

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:10:00 GMT

Source: ANDIn 2003, Ann from Wayland hit rock bottom fighting with her weight. At 5 feet, 1 inch tall, she toppled 175 pounds on the bathroom scale and knew that her strategy of exercising and trying to watch what she...

Can Takeout Foods Help You Stay Trim?

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:04:00 GMT

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Study: Surprising Findings About Kids and Snacking

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:38:00 GMT

Study: Suprising Findings About Kids and Snacking

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:38:00 GMT