Food and Health



Despite the popularity of cutting carbs like bread, cereal, and pasta, science continues to support eating whole grains for best health.
 
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You know the old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”. Yet, year after year, people get duped into believing that the latest fad diet will finally solve their weight problem. According to the CDC, Americans spend 70 billion per year on weight loss....
 

The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
 

Looking for compelling nutrition posters to brighten your walls with motivation and education? You have come to the right place!
 
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Studies continue to show that a Mediterranean-style eating pattern is good news for health. Here’s some of the latest in Mediterranean diet research...
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People appear to be drawn to cleanses, no matter how bad the health consequences of cleansing are. If that's what they want, there's a way to give it to them without endangering their health. Offer a balanced alternative to the cleansing crowd with this free handout, The Dietitian's Cleanse. Developed by Lenore Shamah, MS, RD, this "cleanse" is healthful, balanced, and won't endanger people's hearts.
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One possible explanation for the relative poor performance of the US compared to the other dozens countries in the Health Affairs report might be related to America?s failure to reduce salt intake. A prospective study in Finland showed that for each 2400mg increase in 24-hour urinary sodium cardiovascular disease...
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  Harvard?s latest study is chock-full of good news for people who are looking to lose weight. The study evaluated National Health?and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data in order to pinpoint effective strategies for losing weight. The Study The researchers examined NHANES data from adults during a period of...