We’re all familiar with reports of foodborne illness and governments alerts to avoid a particular food until the problem is solved. But which categories of food are the source of most illnesses? To find out, the federal Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) compiled statistics related to four of the most serious bacteria: Salmonella, Escherichhia… Continue reading The Most Dangerous Foods
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What You Need to Know About Protein Intake
Protein gets a lot of publicity these days. Just think of all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there. It’s supposed to help with weight loss and build muscle. But what’s the real story? Here, from an article in the Mayo News Network, is what you should know: “Contrary to all the hype that… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Protein Intake
The Healthiest Ways to Eat Dairy Products
According to the ChooseMyPlate program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, consuming dairy products provides health benefits – especially improved bone health. Foods in this group provide nutrients that are vital for health and maintenance of your body. These nutrients include calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein. Here are some suggestions from the ChooseMyPlate experts… Continue reading The Healthiest Ways to Eat Dairy Products
Choosing Nutrient-Dense Foods
In choosing what we eat, it’s important to focus on nutrients. Foods known as “nutrient-dense” have vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fats, according to NIH SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health. Here, the SeniorHealth experts tell you what foods you should focus on: Fruits and vegetables – These foods… Continue reading Choosing Nutrient-Dense Foods
Why I Became A Vegetarian
Like most women of my generation, I was raised on Sunday dinners of either roast beef or roast chicken with thick gravy poured over mashed potatoes. During the week our dinners consisted of pork chops, meatloaf, beef stew, chicken soup, and pork goulash, to name a few. But now that I’m vegetarian, I shudder to… Continue reading Why I Became A Vegetarian