Prevention



The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have released updated guidelines on the important role of lifestyle choices in reducing cardiovascular risk...
 
Food and Health, Prevention

Many people with type 2 diabetes want to know if they can still have a beer with friends or a glass of wine with dinner. Hollis Bass, MEd, RD, has the answers. Take a look!
 

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!
 
Food and Health, Prevention

The American Heart Association has published new stroke guidelines for women, emphasizing addressing stroke risk earlier in women's lives. We've outlined the key points of these new guidelines for you below...
Food and Health, Prevention

By now, just about everyone has heard about the (somewhat controversial) 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults. But did you know that the ACC/AHA has released multiple reports on various topics? This week, we're going to take a look at the guidelines for managing obesity, as ... 5 Things About the New Obesity Guidelines That You Won’t Want to Miss
Cooking

Complete 1 New Year’s Resolution Each Time You Shop 1. 5 veggies per cart Many people fly through the store and pick up packages of “snacks” and prepared foods and they forget veggies. Buy at least 5 and use them up by the end of the week. 2. 5...
MyPlate

We just completed our Portion Control Video DVD and we had a lot of fun in the process and wanted to share our story and photos. We learned a lot about the calories in large portions of every day food. Here is what we learned: Packages of movie snacks,...