10 steps all families can do to prevent childhood obesity
Childhood obesity continues to be a major problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among preschool-aged children has declined but for children and adolescents aged 2-19 years, the obesity rate persists at about 17% or 12.7 million being affected. Physicians are becoming more proactive in referring this…
Read MoreSaving cents at the supermarket
Ouch! Have you felt the “pinch” of rising food prices at the grocery store lately? Up and down the aisles, prices are soaring for basic staple foods such as meat, milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables. There are many factors driving the high food costs. At the latter end of 2014 into 2015, 49 million chickens…
Read MorePlant 6 seeds of health into your diet
In case you haven’t noticed, seeds are everywhere and I’m not talking about the kind you buy at a greenhouse. I’m talking about the kind you buy at the grocery store to feed yourself. These tiny nutritional superstars come in all shapes, sizes and colors and need to be a part of your daily diet. …
Read MoreDecreasing risk of osteoporosis in men
Osteoporosis – the brittle bone disease – is often regarded as more of a “woman’s disease.” We seldom hear of the toll this “silent disease” has on men, yet worldwide, approximately one in five men aged 50 years or older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Each year, October 20th is designated as…
Read MoreFood Fallacies – separating fact from fiction on Organic Food
Organic food is here to stay and lucky for us it is. Should we all go organic or can you still eat a healthy diet from conventionally grown food? What it boils down to is your own personal decision. What are you looking for – reduced pesticide residue, less antibiotics, and hormones in food, environmental…
Read MoreIt’s okay to ‘go nuts’ a little each day
If you feel a little nutty some days, go ahead be that way – as in terms of adding them to your diet. In the past, nuts were often considered taboo – not any more. These nutritional standouts have risen to the top of the good-for-you food list ranking up there with fruits and vegetables…
Read MoreBanish belly fat for good
Tired of persistent belly fat? By making eating and lifestyle changes, you can make a difference in going from belly fat to belly fit. Here are some ideas to help you get started: · Make fiber-rich foods your best friend · Ease up on alcohol · Resist salty foods · Slash sugary foods · Increase…
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners – sweet deal or not
Artificial sweeteners have been a part of the food supply for a long time. Ever since a Russian chemist discovered saccharin by accident in 1878, the quest for finding an alternative to table sugar has been nonstop. Sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners are substances that can be used to sweeten foods and beverages in place…
Read MoreFall foods’ cornucopia of healthy colors
Autumn is in full swing and is beginning to show off her fall colors in the landscape around us – red, orange and yellow. This is the perfect time of year to look for these same colors in the produce section at the grocery story to reap bountiful health benefits. Foods with these bright colors…
Read MoreLessening the likelihood of breast cancer
For years, October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month helping to educate on the prevention and treatment of this disease. We all know of someone having had the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer whether a family member, friend or acquaintance. Like all cancers, certain risk factors increase its likelihood. Some risk factors are not…
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