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Coconut, Saturated Fat, and Your Heart
"I'm sure everyone else is as confused as I am! I have been working with people with CVD for over 20 years, and I just can't figure out why there are two such polar camps regarding saturated fats and heart disease."Get the answers in this great new post!
Today's Food Trends Same as 1870
We are still experiencing the same trend in food that has been going on since 1870. One word describes it: efficiency. It applies to every stage of food production. Why did I pick 1870?
What's On Your Plate?
Meal Timing and Frequency
In the early 1970s, meals made up 82% of adult calorie intake and snacks contributed 18%. Fast-forward to today, and meals make up 77% of calories while snacks contribute 23%.
Winter Squash: Nutrient Powerhouse
Both summer and winter squash are available year-round, but in the depths of winter, it feels good to turn on the oven and roast some squash or make it into a delicious, smooth-textured soup...
Modern Diet Promotes Gallstones
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?
Cozy Winter Soup
Potatoes and cauliflower come together to make a rich and silky soup.
Eating Mediterranean
Here are some fun and tasty strategies that make it easy to adopt a Mediterranean eating pattern...
Aromatic Winter Salad
Beautiful Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower-Crusted Pizza
Pecan Pie - with a lot less calories
A Vegan Petting Zoo - Great Activity for Kids
AHA and ACC Update Blood Pressure Categories
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiologists have announced new blood pressure categories, changing what defines high blood pressure from 140/90 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg.
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