Olive oil may positively impact blood lipid levels, but some evidence shows that excess amounts in the diet may cause the progression of atherosclerosis.

The following foods are the lowest in calorie density. Suppose you eat fruits, vegetables, high-fiber carbs, and cooked grains. In that case, you will fill up on fewer calories than if your diet consists of low-fiber, high-fat, and high-sugar foods like pizza, burgers, french fries, cinnamon rolls, candy bars, potato chips, cookies, and many other American favorites.Think salads, fruit, low-fat pasta, low-fat stir fry, baked low-fat seafood, chicken, rice, and oatmeal. It is still necessary to be aware of not stuffing yourself, but you do not need to go hungry and skip meals.

This free nutrition month handout is a printable PDF for nutrition education.

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The research on cravings suggests that eating for pleasure versus hunger may drive us to crave highly palatable foods.

The National Cancer Institute has revealed that some risk factors can be controlled. Choosing the right health behaviors and preventing exposure to certain environmental risk factors can help prevent cancer development. In other words, taking steps can reduce your risk of cancer is possible. Let’s look at some specific strategies.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, "74.5 million Americans—34 percent of U.S. adults—have hypertension."

Roast it once and serve it many times. By using one whole chicken you can have many meals, saving time, and money.

Hopefully, Penn Jillette's experience will help make the naïve notion that potatoes somehow promote obesity and type 2 diabetes because of their high glycemic index disappear.

Mushrooms add an umami meaty flavor to vegetarian pasta.

You don't have to give pizza up - you have to make it smarter. Watch our video and start making your pizza at home - this can save you 42,000 mg of sodium and $130 per year over the delivery or restaurant version. Enjoy!

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Vegetarian Ramen is a satisfying and filling dish that is great for any night of the week.

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