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Hypertension
Understanding a Silent Threat Chronically high blood pressure — hypertension — can cause damage to your blood vessels and internal organs including your heart. Currently affecting 1 in 3 adults in the United States, hypertension has been called a silent threat because the condition itself has no symptoms. However, the effect on your body can […]
Read moreTop 5 Foods for Eye Health
Whole Foods with Synergistic Healing Effects Do your eyes have all the nutrients they need to help prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other sight woes? Read on to learn about the top foods for eye health. But don’t count on popping a pill to get these nutrients — your best sources of vitamins and […]
Read moreFunctional Foods
What Is a Functional Food, Exactly? Magazine articles and news reports tout the benefits of eating “functional foods,” which they claim can do everything from reducing cholesterol to preventing conditions such as heart disease or cancer. At the grocery store, you’ll find plenty of breakfast cereals, yogurts and nut butters with similar health benefits proclaimed […]
Read moreAnti-Inflammatory Foods
The Link Between Inflammation and Chronic Diseases Inflammation is a sign that the immune system is fighting infection. The infection may be related to germs, wounds, allergens, toxins or other causes. Typically, we think of signs of inflammation as redness, swelling, and pain. But, sometimes inflammation can happen within our bodies. Someone with bronchitis has […]
Read morePreventing Cross-Contact
Cross-Contamination vs. Cross-Contact Food poisoning often is what comes to mind when you hear the words home food safety. But for the 15 million Americans with food allergies, 3 million with celiac disease, and many more with other sensitivities, avoiding contact with an offending food is every bit as much of a concern. Coming into […]
Read moreFood Allergies and Intolerances
Food Intolerances vs. Food Allergies Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although slightly more common in young children and in people who have a family history, most food allergies develop early in life and many are outgrown. Food allergies occur when your body’s immune system reacts to a substance in a […]
Read moreHow to Handle Food Cravings
A Balanced Eating Plan What happens when your cravings become overwhelming and lead to overindulgence and feelings of guilt? When people follow restrictive diets or completely cut out groups of foods, cravings can become more intense and can lead to a vicious cycle of indulging, overeating, and guilt. A balanced eating plan that allows foods […]
Read moreShopping Healthy on a Budget
Seven Tips to Consider With a little know-how and advance planning, you can enjoy nutritious foods while sticking to a tight budget. Plan around Sales The key to smart, budget-friendly grocery shopping is to plan ahead for the week. Plan meals around fresh produce, lean proteins and low-fat dairy items that are on sale to […]
Read moreNutrition and Farmers’ Markets
Shopping for Nutrition at Your Local Farmers’ Markets What’s your biggest obstacle to healthful eating? Perhaps you think fruits and vegetables are too expensive or just don’t like the way they taste. Your local farmers’ markets can help you overcome these barriers. In many cases, food at the farmers market is more affordable and tastes […]
Read moreThe Glycemic Index
What is the Glycemic Index? The glycemic index, simply put, is a measure of how quickly a food causes our blood sugar levels to rise. The measure ranks food on a scale of 0 to 100. Foods with a high glycemic index, or GI, are quickly digested and absorbed, causing a rapid rise in blood […]
Read moreAre Canned Foods Nutritious?
The Truth About Canned Foods Canned foods can play an important role in an overall healthy diet. People who consume more canned foods tend to have a higher intake of fruits and vegetables and a higher intake of nutrients compared to people who consume fewer canned fruits and vegetables. How Canned Foods are Made Canned […]
Read moreServing Size vs. Portion Size
What’s the Difference? When it comes to deciding how much to eat, the terms serving size and portion size are often used interchangeably. However, they don’t mean the same thing. Serving size is a standardized amount of food. It may be used to quantify recommended amounts or represent quantities that people typically consume on a […]
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