Every five years the government comes out with new “Dietary Guidelines for Americans”, and on Monday the 2010 guidelines were released. Many of the major recommendations from 2005 have remained the same, but there were a few changes. For example, there is a greater focus on weight management since obesity rates have been rapidly increasing […]
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Self Monitoring Proven to Help Once Again
This month in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, an article was written about the importance of self-monitoring in weight loss. Researchers reviewed the findings from 22 studies that looked at how self-monitoring effected weight loss outcomes. They found that there was a “consistent and significant positive relationship between self-monitoring diet, physical activity or […]
A New Year; A New and Improved You!
Over the past few weeks, chances are that there were a few extra calories that crept into the diet with all of the holiday parties and meals. However, now that the holidays are over and schedules are getting back to normal, it is a great time to start to refocus on your health. The following […]
Turning Off the Computer at Meals May Help Take Off the Weight
There have been many studies that have shown that people tend to consume more food if they are eating in front of the TV than they would if they ate at the kitchen table. This is because the TV can distract us which make us lose track of how much we have eaten and we […]
Sauces: Which One Should I Choose?
It can be challenging to determine the amount of calories when eating out, especially if dishes have sauces on them. When a restaurant has nutrition facts available, it is always best to look at them either on-line before going to the restaurant or ask to see the nutrition facts before ordering. However, this information is […]
Foods That Improve/Prevent High Blood Pressure
When people think about dietary changes to improve blood pressure, the first, and often the only thing that comes to mind is reducing sodium (salt) intakes. While reducing sodium intakes to the recommended level (~1,500-2,400 mg/day) does play a major role in improving blood pressure, there are other dietary changes that often get overlooked. So […]
V8 Splash: A Splash of Fruit in A LOT of Sugar
The other day I was at my parent’s house for breakfast and they put a “V8 Splash Juice Drink” on the table. They said it was the first time they had bought it, so I picked it up to read the nutrition label, and I was very surprised at what I found. When you think […]
A New Cookbook May Help Sneak Veggies into Family-Favorite Dishes
Most adults in America aren’t eating the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and most kids are eating even less. Needless to say, fruits and vegetables are truly natures’ “superfoods” that are packed with vitamins and minerals which are essential for overall health and they aid in the growth and development of children. Many […]
A Walk a Day May Keep the Doctor Away During the Cold and Flu Season
With cold and flu season coming up, we often start to take measures to prevent getting sick. We wash our hands frequently, take vitamin C and try to avoid sick people. While these are all good measures to take, you can also add working out to the list. This week, yet another research study was […]
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkins aren’t just for making Jack O’lanterns, they also make great additions to recipes whether you are cooking or baking. Pumpkins, a type winter squash, not only taste great in recipes but they are also packed with nutritional value and low in calories. In fact, ½ cup of cooked pumpkin meat only has about 25 […]