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5 Things About the New Obesity Guidelines That You Won't Want to Miss
From Box to Masterpiece Stuffing
Stuffing can be tricky because the boxed mixes are high in sodium. And many traditional recipes are a lot of work and the end result is sometimes mushy. Plus we don’t believe in stuffing the bird because the outcome is a mess – the turkey is dry and the stuffing is often undercooked.
Ingredient Spotlight: Peppers
It's Pepper Month and it's not too late to celebrate! Learn more about the ever-versatile bell pepper in today's post.
The Impact of the New CVD Guidelines on RDNs and Other Health Professionals
Confused by the new recommendations from the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults? You're not alone. Lucky for you, Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDE, CPT, CWC, is here to break down the key points of the new report. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about the changes in the guidelines...
Cracking the Vault: Diet and Pancreatic Cancer
Since November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we're cracking the vault to give you content that is usually exclusive to our members. Read on for a closer look at diet and pancreatic cancer, from James J. Kenney, PhD, FACN...
Get Saucy!
Have you ever heard of the mother sauces? Today I'm going to walk you through the basics -- just in time for your holiday party!
New Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Guidelines
Hot on the heels of the Food and Drug Administration's press release regarding partially hydrogenated oils and their possible removal from the list of foods that are generally recognized as safe, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has issued a press release of its own. This one is all about a new model for cardiovascular disease prevention...
Which Foods Still Contain Trans Fat?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe” for use in food. The FDA’s preliminary determination is based on available scientific evidence and the findings of expert scientific panels. This article offers an overview of trans fat and where we are today with consumption and sources.
Diabetes Risk Quiz!
Last week, you read a lot about diabetes as part of American Diabetes Month. Today, you can test your knowledge of diabetes with this quick, fun quiz. What are you waiting for? Try it now!
3 Tips for Holiday Survival
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. This weight isn’t likely to disperse with the holiday cheer. It tends to stick around. So, what are you to do? Try these tips to make a healthful lifestyle during the holidays not only possible, but downright easy!
What is Your Diabetes Risk?
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), diabetes affects 25.8 million people in the United States. Diabetes is a serious disease that can be dangerous to your health if not managed correctly. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, new cases of blindness, and non-traumatic lower-limb amputations among adults in the United States. So, how can you reduce your diabetes risk? Start by learning more about the disease...
December 2013
Celebrate Pear Month
Nutrition Science or Pseudoscience?
Nutrition science can be confusing for people with little or no training in nutrition science particularly those who also have little understanding of human physiology. One reason for such confusion can be often found in the often distorted messages from would be nutrition ?experts? who are in reality more nutritional gurus.
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