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The Impact of Atkins on Nutrition Research
Bazzano and Hu?s study does not provide convincing evidence that replacing whole grains, fruits, and beans with fatty animal products high in saturated fat and cholesterol won't promote atherosclerosis and more CVD in the long term.
Add Bright Colors to Any Holiday Meal
This holiday salad is bright with green and red. It?s a great starter for a holiday meal, or a fun dish to bring to a party or pot luck.
Help! I Have Prediabetes!
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with prediabetes? Here?s what you need to know.
Try a Healthful and Festive Dessert
Pumpkin isn?t just for early fall! This festive dessert comes together in a snap and is cute enough for any holiday table.
Snacking for Success
Are you a snacker? Most Americans are. We tend to eat throughout the day, rather than opting for three ?square? meals. You may think that snacking is a diet destroyer, but it can actually help you stay on track toward your health goal. The secret is in the snack you pick.
Client-Generated Motivation
During your next group session, try this approach to fresh motivation.
Physical Activity Guidelines and You
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provide science-based guidance to encourage Americans to improve health through appropriate physical activity. Let's explore how much, when, why, and how...
How Do Vitamins Work? Part Two
The How Do Vitamins Work? series continues with a closer look at fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. What do they do? What foods contain them? Get the answers in today's post...
Under Pressure: Cooking with Pressure Cookers
Want to learn about pressure cookers? Check out these tips and tricks, links to resources, a free handout, and a list of 10 things that my team and I learned while testing pressure cookers...
The Benefits of Family Meals
Judy Doherty takes a look at the research about family meals.
Want a Free Nutrition Poster?
Wouldn't it be great if you had a new nutrition poster in time for the holidays?
Gain Control of Your Blood Sugar
According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes. Whether you have diabetes already, just got a diagnosis of prediabetes, or have a history of diabetes in your family, then you should know that you can take steps to control your blood sugar.
Breaking News: Stroke Risk Update
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) have teamed up to bring new guidelines for reducing the risk of a first stroke!
Announcement: Poster Contest Winners
We did another poster contest last month, and the submissions were fantastic! Who won? Find out in this week's post!
Fed Up: A Review
Lynn Grieger just watched Fed Up, the new documentary about food and exercise. Is it worth your time?
Health Literacy Month: Fruits and Vegetables
It's Health Literacy Month! To celebrate, I've brought out one of my very favorite handouts, just for you. Check it out!
Break the Grip of Fattening Fast Foods
Layne Lieberman is joining us on the blog today to talk about key health lessons she learned while living abroad.
Activity Idea: Beverage Buffet
Interactive Activity Ideas Week has come to a close and here is the grand finale!
Diabetes Display with MyPlate
November is American Diabetes Month, and it?s a great time to raise awareness. Try this interactive display idea to promote healthful habits?
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