ENERGY BARS August 31, 2015 To be eaten for extra energy, not for a meal replacement All natural(have no added vitamins or minerals): Clif Nectar Bar, Peak Ene... Posted In: Meal and Menu Planning, Sports Nutrition , Weight Management , Exercise and Physical Activity
Eat Your Vegetables: 15 Tips for Veggie Haters August 31, 2015 Vegetables are one of those foods people either love or hate. The problem with hating vegetables is that they are arguably the most health-promoting f... Posted In: Diet and Nutrients , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Reducing Sodium for Hypertension and Better Health August 31, 2015 Sodium is a chemical that is essential to life, but most Americans consume much more sodium than they need. High sodium intakes can cause problems in ... Posted In: Diet and Nutrients , Meal and Menu Planning, Diet and Disease
Practical Guidelines for Weight Management And Better Health August 25, 2015 Obesity is a major American health problem. Over 30% of Americans today are overweight to a point that it is a major health risk. Excess weight is ass... Posted In: Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management , Diet and Disease
How to Improve Your Cholesterol Profile August 19, 2015 The most important defense against high cholesterol is following a low fat low cholesterol diet. Dietary changes alone can cut your blood cholesterol ... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Guidelines for Decreasing Fat Consumption August 19, 2015 Most Americans consume about 37% of their calories from fat. Evidence indicates that diets high in fat (both saturated fat and unsaturated fat) increa... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Ways to Reduce Fat During Meal Preparation August 19, 2015 Trimming: Remove skin/fat from poultry, trim fat from meat Tenderizing: helps retain the juiciness of the meat, poultry, or fish ... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
A Guide to Healthier Grocery Shopping August 19, 2015 When you know where the healthier choices are located in the grocery store, you will have an easier time making selections while steering your cart th... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Diabetes Mellitus , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Instead of Fat Try… Traditional Spice Partners August 19, 2015 Here are some spices that form excellent partnerships with specific foods. Choose one or more of the following spices to go with the suggested foods: ... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Herbs and Herbal Supplements , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Why Carbohydrates Matter to You August 08, 2015 The right type of carbohydrates can boost your health! What’s the difference between a sandwich made on white bread and one made with 100% wh... Posted In: Diabetes Mellitus , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management , Diet and Disease