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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Pyramid of Dietary Supplements
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...
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...
Eat 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...
Do You Need a Multivitamin/Mineral Supplement?
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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...
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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...
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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...
Food Exchange List
Within each group, these foods can be exchanged for each other. You can use this list to give yourself more choices. Vegetables Fat-Free and Very Lowfat Milk Very Lean Protein Fruits Lean Protein Medium Fat Proteins...
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