Is there a public health model that could guide us into policies and provide incentives for doing the right thing in dealing with salt toxicity and HTN, which is the #1 cause of death and disability in the USA today?

While cardiovascular disease nationwide had already seen a decline, the drop was more dramatic in counties where trans fat was outlawed...

Buying yogurt in bulk is a good idea: Choose non-fat instead of whole milk yogurt for less saturated fat and more protein, then choose plain instead of sweetened yogurt for less sugar and more calcium. In fact, you can add flavor to your yogurt by topping it with fresh fruit yourself! 

The typical American consumes enough added sugars to contribute to health problems...

Here's a quick quiz to help evaluate your skills in the grocery store.

National and international health organizations recommend that we consume an average of 250 to 500 mg of EPA + DHA daily, yet adults in the US consume only about 90 mg per day, a far cry from the amounts recommended to support healthy hearts, eyes, and brains...

As the new Nutrition Facts label starts hitting the shelves, I can't help but notice that people still make the same 3 mistakes as they evaluate a food...

As I was putting together the member-exclusive February newsletter, I stumbled upon this handout that I thought might be useful for you...

Added sugars can have a serious impact on health! Test your knowledge and improve your eating pattern with this speedy sugar quiz…

You may be surprised to see what nutritious food awaits in the middle aisles of the grocery store. What’s important is what you buy...

The FDA has just announced that it is beginning the official process of redefining what "healthy" can mean when used on a food label...

The Getting Ready for 2017 catalog is here! In it, you will find all of our new and most popular educational resources, scientifically designed to make your job easier and your lessons more memorable...

A new statement from the American Heart Association advises all kids from age 2 to 18 to consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugars per day. Children under the age of 2 should consume no added sugars at all...

The American Heart Association recently released a statement that advises all children between the ages of 2 and 18 to consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugars per day. That's sage advice, but sometimes it can be a bit tough to follow....