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Should Added Salt Become the Next Tobacco?
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?
Lessons from the PREDIMED Retraction
The reason the original paper was retracted was due to statistical anomalies, the failure to appropriately randomize subjects in some of the 11 study centers, and other concerns.
New Restaurant Nutrition Guidelines
New restaurant nutrition labeling guidelines went into effect on May 7, 2018...
E. Coli: What is it and Why is it Important?
If you enjoy including Romaine lettuce in your salad, you’ve most likely noticed the empty spaces in the grocery store produce aisle where Romaine used to be found...
Diet and Dementia
Today we're going to take a closer look at which foods are associated with an increased risk of dementia, and which foods may help prevent risk of developing dementia...
Potassium and Your Blood Pressure
Most people know that consuming less sodium helps lower blood pressure, but the important role of potassium is often overlooked...
Tasty Plate: Oven-Poached Tilapia
Poached tilapia with a baked-in sauce serves up happiness!
Let's Talk About Tilapia
Tilapia is a good source of protein, niacin, B12, phosphorus, and selenium and can easily fit into our overall weekly food choices...
Are Lectins Making People Fat?
There is no evidence (that this reviewer is aware of) that supports any claims that dietary lectins somehow promote obesity...
Healthy Heart Puzzle
February is American Heart Month, so what better time is there to help children understand the impact of their choices on their own hearts?
Defeat Diabetes with Legumes
If you need one more reason to eat less meat and more beans, look no further. A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition looked at data from the PREDIMED study, research of over 3,000 subjects with elevated risk for heart disease, but without type 2 diabetes. The study found that after 4 years, participants with the highest intake of legumes had a 35% reduction in risk for diabetes.
Winter Squash Salad
Here’s a salad that pulls out all the stops for the winter. Delicately roasted winter squash, toasted walnuts, delicious greens, and a simple dressing will make this a hit at your table.
Smarter Lunchrooms
The Smarter Lunch Room Scorecard has 60 no cost or minimal cost action plans that can be used in lunch rooms to increase participation, increase healthful food consumption, and reduce food waste...
Brain Cells May Aid Waist Management
Could your brain cells be the next weapon to fight the obesity epidemic?
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