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 doesn’t seem...
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StopGettingSick TeamEat Your Whole Grains
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 may ways...
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
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. They may...
Cut the Fat
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...
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Physical Activity Tips
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 doesn’t seem...
Do You Need a Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement?
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...
Immune System Series
Introduction The immune system is a complex network of specialized cells and organs that has evolved to defend the body against attacks by “foreign” invaders. When functioning properly it fights off...
Supplements Associated with Illnesses and Injuries
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...
Cut the Fat
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...
An FDA Guide to Dietary Supplements
Set between a Chinese restaurant and a pizza and sub sandwich eatery, a Rockville health food store offers yet another brand of edible items: Bottled herbs like cat’s claw, dandelion root, and blessed thistle...
How to Give Medicine to Children
“Open wide … here comes the choo-choo.” When it comes to giving children medicine, a little imagination never hurts. But what’s more important is vigilance: giving the medicine at the right time...
Sample Reduced Calorie Menus
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)...
Physical Fitness Tips
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 doesn’t seem...
What kills Americans most?
Heart disease. It’s the No. 1 cause of death in this country. You can lower your chances of getting heart disease. One way is to choose foods carefully. For a healthy heart, eat: less fat less sodium fewer...
