The meat you eat could be getting a lot more expensive in coming years. Thirty years ago, we didn’t know about trans fats, and Whole Foods didn’t yet exist. Those are just two small examples of how eating today is different. How will it look three decades from now? Trend watchers at the Institute for … Read More
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Remember complaining you’d never use the skills you learned in math class? When would you ever need to multiply, divide or figure out percentages? Now—if you want to take charge of your weight and health. Math can help you use nutrition labels to your advantage, making the best choices about what to buy and how … Read More
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Gaining extra weight has many adverse health consequences, including increased risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and a shortened lifespan. One of the first interventions suggested is exercise, and walking, even at a very slow pace, is always recommended. Sounds simpler than it often is. Chronic foot pain and discomfort can prevent overweight … Read More
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You may think you’re making the decisions at the supermarket. You’re wrong. Americans have come a long way from the turn of the 20th century, when they bought groceries in small, locally owned stores. Today, they mostly shop for food in megacenters—10 of the largest supermarket chains, led by Wal-Mart, sell more than 80% of … Read More
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Somewhere along the way Americans decided that exotic bottled water, shipped from the furthest corners of the globe, was both appealing and healthy—and tap water was not. But in many cases, just the opposite is true. Americans spend nearly $12 billion a year on bottled water without knowing that many of the top selling brands … Read More
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Many Americans are aware of globalization and the out-sourcing of commerce—but do they know how it is affecting their grocery carts? Today, China is the world’s largest grower of apples. Welcome to the new global dinner table. A developing concern for “ethical eating” is occurring in the US and it’s leading to more questions about … Read More
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Want to be thinner, smarter and healthier? Eat breakfast! Skipping breakfast to save time or a few calories actually increases your risk for weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. You’ll also be less sharp at that morning business meeting or learn less at the computer training session. Why? Because your body needs that AM … Read More
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Why is it that most people can successfully lose weight but can’t keep it off? You’ve lost 5 pounds to get into a dress for a wedding. You’ve trimmed down 20 pounds just in time for summer. You’ve dropped 2 dress sizes and are feeling great. Let’s check back in a year—few people can maintain … Read More
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How to lower blood pressure and protect against heart disease and diabetes? Can a chocolate bar truly do all that? It sure is tempting to believe. Let’s start by giving you an end point. If you have a cup of cocoa for breakfast, green tea for lunch, and a glass of red wine for dinner … Read More
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You are what you eat. Most of us accept this precept. The problem is knowing exactly which foods should we be eating to achieve good health. The nutrition experts seem to change their minds daily about the advice they give. Does the flip-flopping mean nutrition science is wrong? Actually no. Science evolves one plodding step … Read More
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