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5 Ways to Use Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is not only delicious but also offers an array of nutritional benefits. Here is a way to prepare it in bulk so you can have it ready to use at a moment’s notice.
Cracking the Vault: Reduced Salt Equals Reduced Blood Pressure
Reducing blood pressure is one of the top ways to reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke. New research from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds that reducing salt intake can drop blood pressure even among those taking medication for hypertension.
Spice Cabinet Organization
Organizing your spice cabinet not only makes cooking more efficient but also creates a visually appealing and enjoyable kitchen space. It's a small investment of time that can have a big impact on your daily cooking routine.
Melatonin Use Increasing in Children and Teens
What is melatonin, and how much do you need? Is it effective for sleep?
A vegan diet improves cardiovascular health according to research in identical twins.
Have a heart! Recent research in 22 pairs of identical twins by Stanford Medicine scientists finds that compared to an omnivore diet, a vegan diet improves cardiovascular health in just eight weeks.
DASH Diet Checklist
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a dietary plan specifically designed to help prevent and manage hypertension (high blood pressure). It emphasizes the consumption of nutrient-rich foods that are known to lower blood pressure. The DASH diet is often recommended by healthcare professionals as a lifestyle approach to managing blood pressure and improving overall cardiovascular health. Here are the key principles of the DASH diet.
Cracking the Vault: Prescription Produce Program Produces Better Heart Health
Fruits and vegetables are the best prescription to prevent heart disease. Here is a new update.
Top 10 Nutrition Education Lessons for Today’s Consumer
The most important nutrition education message often revolves around promoting a balanced and varied diet. Here are key messages that are supported by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Nutrition Month (R) 2024
By embracing the "Beyond the Table" theme, you're acknowledging that health is a holistic concept that involves various lifestyle factors. Making informed choices in meal planning, shopping, and exercising contributes to an overall healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Connection between Ultra-Processed Food and Risk of Cancers of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Throat
Having worked at the VA Medical Center for a good chunk of my career, I’ve witnessed some pretty awful conditions, including multiple types of cancer. One of the worst ones I’ve encountered is mouth and throat cancer.
Connection between Ultra-Processed Food and Risk of Cancers of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Throat
Having worked at the VA Medical Center for a good chunk of my career, I’ve witnessed some pretty awful conditions, including multiple types of cancer. One of the worst ones I’ve encountered is mouth and throat cancer.
Healthy Aging Tips
Staying healthy as you age involves adopting a combination of physical, mental, and lifestyle habits. Here are some important habits to consider for maintaining health in older age.
Lipids and Dementia- A Complicated Situation
Many of us (myself, included) would prefer to keep our wits about us and avoid the development of dementia at all costs. Some behaviors include not smoking, staying social, and keeping blood lipids in check. But which lipids are we talking about?
Reduced Salt Equals Reduced Blood Pressure
Reducing blood pressure is one of the top ways to reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke. New research from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds that reducing salt intake can drop blood pressure even among those taking medication for hypertension.
Most Romantic Healthful Meals for Valentine’s Day
Choosing healthful options for Valentine's Day can still be delicious and enjoyable. Here are some ideas for health-conscious Valentine's Day foods.
Elderberry: Help or Hype?
Do elderberries help or harm our eating plans and health? Here is an updated article on this topic by our dietitian, Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD
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