As Thanksgiving approaches, we are inundated with recipes for how to dress and season a turkey, the main dish and delicious centerpiece for our
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Vitamin D and the Dietary Guidelines
Here's the last installment of the Dietary Guidelines Nutrients of Concern series. Since the guidelines advise people to "Choose foods that provide
Read MoreCould you be vitamin D deficient?
You hear a lot about vitamin D these days. It's a vital nutrient and yet tricky to get enough of. Not found in many foods, most of the vitamin D you
Read MoreHealthful Holiday Tips
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays.
Read MorePumpkin, Spice, and Everything Nice
How to avoid the fattening foods of Fall. Cooler temperatures mean football, falling leaves, and favorite foods. Perhaps you had an easy time
Read MorePotassium and the Dietary Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans insist, “Because consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, and seafood is lower
Read MoreDiabetes and Weight Loss
There’s good news for overweight people with type 2 diabetes: small amounts of weight loss can benefit you in many ways! In fact, losing weight soon
Read MoreEat a Better Breakfast
Your first meal of the day is the most important. Here are five breakfast ideas to start your day off right. You ate breakfast this morning, so why
Read MoreFiber and the Dietary Guidelines
It’s time for another edition of the Dietary Guidelines Nutrients of Concern Series! Last week, we talked about calcium: what it is, where to find
Read MoreCalcium and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Oh, what woeful news! The Dietary Guidelines for Americans assert, “A wide variety of nutritious foods are available in the United States. However,
Read MoreBeets 101: Everything You Need to Know
It’s time for a closer look at beets. These nutrition powerhouses are fantastic sources of nutrients and fiber. Plus, they’re very versatile,
Read More1500- The max amount of salt you should have per day
1500-That is the new amount of salt, in mg per day, recommended by the Center for Disease Control (cdc.gov) for almost 70% of all Americans –
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