healthy eating

Advertisers and marketers have long known that the pester power of children can influence foods that families buy. Researchers decided to see if childrens’ pester power could be turned into a positive influence on family health. Healthy eating lessons were offered at Head Start sites. At the conclusion of the study, it was shown that … Read More

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Chew

by Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN on April 29, 2021 · 0 comments

I’m willing to bet that few of you think about how you chew your food. In the US, 70% of people suffer from intestinal discomfort – bloating, heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, gas, and more. Not chewing your food adequately could be the cause. Chewing begins to break down your food which reduces stress on your … Read More

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Avocados are healthy because they contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, fiber, and an assortment of compounds that support gut health which helps you feel fuller longer and reduces blood cholesterol. Though we cannot digest fiber, our gut microbes can and the fiber helps to nourish them and keep them healthy to help us fight off infections. … Read More

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Simply put it is an organized why to look at facts? Question, don’t automatically accept. Many experts believe that we should be teaching our children science literacy as early as kindergarten. A person can use this process regardless of the discipline they study. Science is not a list of facts. Science is a process that … Read More

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Scientific research, like a pendulum, swings back and forth before settling on the best answer. But the findings from one study can only stand until they are challenged by newer research which will either support the earlier finding or disprove the earlier results. Scientific research is a continuing dialogue and the information we learn comes … Read More

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Probiotics are helpful microbes and they number in the trillions in our gut. Close to 70% of your immune system resides in the lining of your digestive tract and microbial balance in the intestine is essential for good health. If we do not get enough probiotics, we are more susceptible to diarrhea, chronic constipation (a … Read More

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Every five years the federal government releases Dietary Guidelines for Americans to be used as a guidepost for healthy living. The four guidelines just released are: Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. It is never too early or too late to eat well. Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to … Read More

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There are many dynamic duos in nutrition. Two nutrients, when combined, are more powerful than when they work alone. Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutrition problem in the world. Close to 70% of the iron in your body is found in red blood cells called hemoglobin which are needed to carry oxygen from the … Read More

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A Primer On Grains

by admin on January 5, 2017 · 1 comment

Grains have been a staple in the human diet since man first started to cultivate crops. We are encouraged to eat whole grains whenever possible. Beside wheat, how much do you know about grains? Amaranth – is considered a supergrain because it is rich in all the essential amino acids needed to make protein. It … Read More

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Bet you didn’t know that too much take-out can be unhealthy. Meals prepared away from home are typically higher in calories, fat and sodium, and the portions are huge. Choose wisely and split an order. Save the leftovers for tomorrow. … Read More

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