Scientific research, like a pendulum, swings back and forth before settling on the “right” answer. In the past, people were told not to eat olive oil. Today it’s the top choice of recommended fats. … Read More
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Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN
More than half of us drink coffee daily, averaging slightly over three cups a day and another 25% drink coffee occasionally. We rarely think about the calories in a cup of coffee, but maybe we should. When health professionals give recommendations for drinking coffee, they are referring to 8-ounce cups, not 20-ounce mocha grandees with … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Gold medal winner Michael Phelps reportedly drank Carnation Instant Breakfast between Olympic swimming events. And, numerous studies have suggested that lowfat milk is an excellent post-exercise drink to maximize hydration and muscle recovery. Phase … Read More
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Fewer than 1 in 20 Americans (5%) eat the recommended 3 servings of whole grains a day even though eating whole grains is associated with a lowered risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity, and certain types of cancer. In a survey of over 13,000 adults everyone in the study ate less than … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Everyone loves meatballs. They make a great hot sandwich, a tasty appetizer or a quick meal when coupled with a jar of sauce. The problem is, most of us don’t have the ingredients on … Read More
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Unhealthy advice could make you sick, but healthy products are good for you. This is the dilemma of buying at the health food store. The aisles may be stocked with good-for-you products but few of the advice-dispensing, check-out clerks have degrees in medicine or nutrition! … Read More
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Your body image misperception can be a hindrance to your long-term health. In study of more than 2,000 Dallas residents, all of whom were obese, many did not believe they were too heavy. Yet every person surveyed had a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more–which would classify them as obese. For a woman … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. When To Eat What is not a diet book in the traditional sense. It is more like a smart buddy that you can rely on in almost any situation. Heidi Reichenberger … Read More
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Researchers have shown that cholesterol readings tend to be the highest in winter. That’s a good reason why a diagnosis should never be made based on one set of lab tests. … Read More
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