Sodium and the American Diet

Sodium is hiding everywhere. Shocking amounts of it are in restaurant and frozen foods, while many packaged and canned foods have tons of sodium as well. The first step towards reducing sodium intake is learning about which foods have what levels. That's where this chart comes in...

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Almost 30 Years Later, the Benefits of the DASH Diet are Still Strong

Believe it or not, the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is nearly 3 decades old! Initial research began in August of 1993 and studies continue to highlight the benefits of this heart-healthy style of eating.

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Start Simple: A New Choose MyPlate Tool

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or time-consuming and can lead to a longer and healthier life.

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Which is Better for Your Cholesterol -- Red or White Meat?

We’ve been told to avoid red meat and instead choose white meat to lower our cholesterol levels and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study is the first to delve further into the red meat/white meat recommendations, attempting to identify which specific aspects of red meat lead to increased risk...

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An Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Improve Your Health

In a recent study of over 68,200 men and women (between the ages of 45 and 83) that were monitored for 16 years, subjects that ate an anti-inflammatory diet had an 18% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to subjects who did not follow the diet as closely.

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