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Multivitamin Use Does Not Reduce CVD

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Which Milk Should You Pick?

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Get the Lowdown on Fiber

Stephanie Ronco 12/5/12 Stephanie Ronco 12/5/12

Mediterranean Diet: Our Favorite Recipes

On Tuesday, Enrico Forte taught us about the benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Today we're going to help make integrating that advice easy for you with a collection of our favorite healthful Mediterranean recipes.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 12/1/12 Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII 12/1/12

2013 Predictions and Consumer Eating Trends

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Apple A Day Savings Add Up!

It's not too late to celebrate Apple Month! We’ve all heard about the effects of an apple a day on the proximity of doctors, but did you ever stop to think about the actual ramifications of eating an apple a day? This single small decision, over the course of a year, can help you reduce calorie consumption, ward off excess weight, and reduce your health risks.

Stephanie Ronco 11/26/12 Stephanie Ronco 11/26/12

Failure to Reduce Salt Intake Cuts Life Expectancy

Worldwide hypertension is the #1 risk factor for earlier mortality in middle-aged and older adults. Data from the NHANES surveys suggests the sodium intake of Americans has been increasing since the 1980s. Certainly the average salt content of processed foods is not going down in the US, despite growing evidence that excessive salt intake is the #1 cause of increasing blood pressure with age and the development of hypertension.

Stephanie Ronco 11/19/12 Stephanie Ronco 11/19/12

Holiday Survival and Beyond: Play with Cranberries

Thanksgiving is perhaps the only time of year many families eat fresh cranberries. The cranberry growers estimate that 20% of their crop is eaten at the Thanksgiving holiday. Cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and contain just 25 calories per 1/2 cup of fresh berries. They are also low in sodium and a source of vitamins A & B, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Packed full of antioxidants and other natural compounds, cranberries promote the prevention of urinary tract infections, gum disease and stomach ulcers. With all this great nutrition, shouldn’t we stop relegating them to just November?

Stephanie Ronco 11/14/12 Stephanie Ronco 11/14/12

Evaluating Health Claims in the Media

It seems like every day there is a new health claim, superfood, or "surefire diet trick" that is making headlines across the U.S. But how many of these claims are actually supported by the science they're discussing? That's a surprisingly tricky question to answer. To help you navigate the health news minefield, Dr. James J Kenney debunks a few of the latest stories...