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Member-Only Articles
Kids and the Benefits of Physical Activity
The CDC, AHA, and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans all recommend that "Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day." Most of that activity should be aerobic exercise, with some muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening work thrown in too. But why be active every day? What are the benefits?
MyPlate Vegetable Quiz
This quiz is a fantastic way to teach your clients about the MyPlate vegetable food group. It has information on serving sizes, health benefits, nutrients, preparation, and much more!
Scientific Facts About Sleep
Lack of sleep is linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and medical errors, among many other serious consequences. But why is sleep important? And what is its impact on health?
Diabetes and Your Heart
If you are like many people with diabetes, you put a lot of effort into controlling your blood sugar numbers. You watch what you eat, prick your fingers, take your medications and more! But many people with diabetes forget that there are other health numbers that are just as important as blood sugar. These numbers are the ones that deal with the health of your heart...
Heart Disease Guide
How does heart disease develop? What causes it? Why? Today's post will walk you through the answers to these questions, shedding light on the latest research and offering a brand-new handout...
Heart Disease Prevention Tips
Heart disease can be a scary thing. The good news is, it's possible to take steps to lower your risk. Let's talk lifestyle...
July is Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month
Did you know that July is Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month? We're celebrating with a comprehensive post about the symptoms, complications, testing, and treatment options for hemochromatosis...
Reader Request: Healthy Dairy Choices
A longtime reader asked if we had any handouts on healthy dairy choices, and I decided it was time to offer a more in-depth exploration of particular products and their impact on health. Here are the results...
Factors Promoting Elevated Serum Triglycerides and Fatty Liver
What steps can people take in order to reduce elevated serum triglycerides and fatty buildup in the liver? Dr. James J. Kenney reviews the latest studies...
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon
This exclusive members-only post is all about the basics of grilling fish. It's got great photos, a new PDF handout, and fantastic grilling tips...
Beets 101: Everything You Need to Know
It's time for a closer look at beets. These nutrition powerhouses are fantastic sources of nutrients and fiber. Plus, they're very versatile, especially when it comes to cooking. It's easier to incorporate them into a balanced diet than you might think, especially with a little know-how. So let's dive in to Beet 101!
Whole Food Diet for Heart Health
Choose a whole foods approach that pays equal attention to the types of foods consumed as well as types of foods to exclude.
Low Vitamin K2 Linked to Calcified Arteries and Weak Bones
What role does vitamin K play in heart and bone health? Are Americans getting enough of it? Find out in the latest research review from James J. Kenney, ?PhD, FACN...
Take Control of Your Cholesterol Levels
It's time to help your clients take control of their cholesterol levels. Let's get right down to it!
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines To Drop Cholesterol Limits
The most obvious tragic flaw in an otherwise mostly science-based report was the Advisory Committee's questionable decision to no longer include any limit on dietary cholesterol intake.
4 Tips for Healthful Cooking
I've got 4 tried-and-true tips for healthful cooking, and I want to share them with you today! These tips all come from dietitians and scientific studies, and each tip has been rigorously tested by my team and me. Ready to see them for yourself?
Valentine Dinner for Heart Month
February is such an exciting time to cook. It's Heart Month, and Valentine's Day offers a festive occasion that often centers on special and festive foods. I've decided to combine these two celebrations into one, putting together a spectacular meal that makes the best of both worlds.
Low GI Diet, Cardiovascular Disease Risk, and Insulin Resistance
If the high-GI and low-GI diets differ significantly in salt, potassium, magnesium, fiber, saturated fat, and cholesterol content, then it may be those variables, rather than GI per se, that are the true causal factor.
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