Here are some ideas to help you plan how to fit physical activity into your day at home, work, and elsewhere to help get you started. We know you’re busy. Work and family place a lot of demands on you. It...
Did you know that there are some great reasons to eat more whole grain breads and cereals? They are low in fat. They are good sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein. They can be fixed and eaten in...
Did you know there are at least four great reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables? It is easy to do. Almost all are low in calories and fat. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals and provide fiber...
Did you know there are at least four great reasons to eat less fat? It can assist in weight loss or weight maintenance because you’ll be eating fewer calories. It can help reduce your risk of heart disease by...
Nutrition experts agree that the Food Guide Pyramid offers a reliable and easy-to-follow plan for healthful eating. Eating the “pyramid way” means choosing the appropriate number of servings and a variety of...
Herbal Ingredient: Chaparral (a traditional American Indian medicine) Possible Health Hazards: liver disease, possibly irreversible Herbal Ingredient: Comfrey Possible Health Hazards: obstruction of blood flow to liver...
Dr. Scott Norton was browsing through herbal supplements when he spotted bottles containing not just plants but some unexpected animal parts: brains, testicles, tracheas and glands from cows and other animals. The...
Annette Dickinson, Ph.D. Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Council for Responsible Nutrition,Washington, DC USA Scientific studies have proven that good diets and generous nutrient intakes can help...
Energy (Kcal) Fat (GM) %FAT Exchange for: Breakfast Whole Wheat Bread, 1 med. Slice 70 1.2 15 (1Bread/Starch) Jelly, regular, 2 tsp. 30 0 0 (1/2 Fruit) Cereal, Shredded Wheat, 1/2 cup 104 1 4 (1 Bread/Starch)...
Over the past few years it has become clear that weight is an important health issue. Being overweight is a risk factor for health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides...
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