Eating salads that contain a variety of types of lettuce is associated with several health benefits, including higher nutrient intake, consuming fewer calories, and slower cognitive decline associated with aging...
It’s fairly well known that family history and poor lifestyle play a role in developing type 2 diabetes, but how significant the combination of both can be is unknown...
"Our findings show that shortened sleep, even in young, healthy, and relatively lean subjects, is associated with an increase in calorie intake, a very small increase in weight, and a significant increase in fat accumulation inside the belly..."
Research that followed over 37,000 middle-aged Americans showed that those who ate the most plant protein were 27% less likely to die of any cause and nearly 30% less likely to diet of coronary heart disease than those who consumed the least amount of plant protein...
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Super Summer Salad for Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Need some tips for hosting a cooking demo on Alzheimer’s prevention? Keep reading...
Lettuce: Leafy, Healthy, and Delicious!
Eating salads that contain a variety of types of lettuce is associated with several health benefits, including higher nutrient intake, consuming fewer calories, and slower cognitive decline associated with aging...
Genetics, Diet Quality, and Type 2 Diabetes Risk: An Observational Study
It’s fairly well known that family history and poor lifestyle play a role in developing type 2 diabetes, but how significant the combination of both can be is unknown...
More Fiber, Less Sugar and Salt, Please
How can you get more fiber in your diet with less sugar, salt, and fat? Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD has some answers...
Broccoli Tips and Tricks
Did you know that broccoli has only been grown in the US since 1925?
The Many Layers of Onions
Let’s review this affordable, accessible vegetable...
The Health Impact of Lack of Sleep
"Our findings show that shortened sleep, even in young, healthy, and relatively lean subjects, is associated with an increase in calorie intake, a very small increase in weight, and a significant increase in fat accumulation inside the belly..."
Caulipower!
The demand for all things cauliflower has hit an impressive high these past few years...
Celebrate the Classic Carrot
In this new series, we’ll be covering simple super foods to get more nutritional bang for your buck...
Eat More Plants and Less Meat: Here's How
Research that followed over 37,000 middle-aged Americans showed that those who ate the most plant protein were 27% less likely to die of any cause and nearly 30% less likely to diet of coronary heart disease than those who consumed the least amount of plant protein...
For Better Weight Management, Keep Chewing
A New Health Claim for Magnesium
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new health claim for magnesium and its role in reducing the risk of high blood pressure...
What's for Dinner?
This week we’ll take a look at why dinner is important and how to enjoy it on a budget...
Breakfast on a Budget
There are plenty of reasons to continue to eat this first meal of the day...
Alcohol and the Brain
Minimal alcohol intake is associated with untimely brain aging...
Fatty Liver and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Deadly Combination
Fatty liver disease impacts between 80 to 100 million people in the US, and it's on the rise!
Improve Immunity with Food, Not Probiotic Supplements
High-fiber foods may be more powerful for immune function than probiotic supplements...
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Prevention and Treatment
hese 11 tips will help prevent developing NAFLD as well as treat it once diagnosed...
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