When it comes to the holidays, we look forward to celebrating with family and friends, giving and getting gifts, and…eating some indulgent food. Any nutritionist will tell you that an occasional treat is just fine, but too much can derail weight-management efforts. And the holidays are an especially high-risk time for that happening, Here, Allie Wergin, a registered dietitian… Continue reading 10 Top Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating!
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Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths
“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” “Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!” “Try the thigh buster and lose inches fast!” Have you heard these claims before? A large number of diets and tools are available, but their quality may vary. It can be hard to know what to believe. This fact… Continue reading Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths
Good Bone Health Essential for Independence
Good nutrition can make a difference in your bone health and affect your ability to live an independent life, according to a new scientific review. The conclusion is true no matter what age you are. The review was published in the journal Osteoporosis International by leading bone and nutrition experts, in anticipation of World Osteoporosis… Continue reading Good Bone Health Essential for Independence
More People Buying Low-Nutrition Food at Convenience Stores and Warehouse Clubs
Consumers are increasingly buying food from mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, and convenience stores. These outlets offer a selection of packaged foods that have poor nutrient profiles, with higher calories and more sugar, sodium, and saturated fat compared to food sold in grocery stores. That is the finding of a study conducted at the University of… Continue reading More People Buying Low-Nutrition Food at Convenience Stores and Warehouse Clubs
New Dietary Guidelines Must Be Sustainable
The new iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) must incorporate sustainability considerations both for the health and well-being of Americans and the world in which we live, according to an article co-authored by public health and sustainability experts at George Washington and Tufts universities. The paper was published in Science Express in October… Continue reading New Dietary Guidelines Must Be Sustainable
Mobile App Records Erratic Eating Habits
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner? For too many of us, the three meals of the day go more like: office meeting pastry, mid-afternoon energy drink, and midnight pizza. In Cell Metabolism on September 24 2015, Salk Institute scientists presented daily food and beverage intake data collected from over 150 participants of a mobile research app over… Continue reading Mobile App Records Erratic Eating Habits
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
Food Safety Tips for Older Adults
During September’s National Food Safety Month, STOP Foodborne Illness (www.stopfoodborneillness.org), the leading national advocate for safe food, is urging older adults to follow a number of important food-safety practices to avoid getting sick. Older Adults have increased vulnerability to foodborne illness for several reasons: they typically have decreased stomach acid (the body’s natural defense from… Continue reading Food Safety Tips for Older Adults
Purple Potatoes: A New Weapon Against Colon Cancer?
Purple potatoes contain compounds that could help kill colon cancer cells, according to new research. They may also limit the spread of the illness. The researchers made the discovery while investigating the potatoes’ effect using petri dishes and mice. The investigators said the potatoes targeted the cancer’s stem cells. Colon cancer is the second leading… Continue reading Purple Potatoes: A New Weapon Against Colon Cancer?
“Fruits and Vegetables” Isn’t One Thing
How many times have you heard someone say, “Eat your fruits and vegetables”, as if it is one single category of food? Even the government has fruits and vegetables sharing a single level on their 4-level Food Guide Pyramid. But are they really that similar, and seemingly interchangeable? The answer? It depends. How you serve… Continue reading “Fruits and Vegetables” Isn’t One Thing
The Perils of Junk Food in Diets for Older Adults
The consumption of “junk food” has continued to increase over the last 20 years, including in anti-aging diets for older adults. In the beginning, the selection of junk food was found in a small area of the grocery store. Now, you’re presented with it in almost every corner, even at the checkout counter, which makes… Continue reading The Perils of Junk Food in Diets for Older Adults
A Diet That Helps Stop Cognitive Decline
Researchers say that eating a group of specific foods – known as the MIND Diet – may slow cognitive decline among aging adults, even those who aren’t at risk of Alzheimer’s. This finding, by researchers from Rush Medical Center, Chicago, is in addition to a previous study by the research team that found that the… Continue reading A Diet That Helps Stop Cognitive Decline
Eating Spicy Foods Regularly May Lower Risk of Death
Data from a study done led by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences suggest most people benefit from eating spices regularly throughout the week. The study, published in August 2015 in BMJ, was observational so no definitive conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect, but the authors call for more research that may “lead… Continue reading Eating Spicy Foods Regularly May Lower Risk of Death
Dairy Products Boost Effectiveness of Probiotics
The success of probiotics for boosting human health may depend partly upon the food, beverage, or other material carrying the probiotics, according to research published in July 2015 in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. A release from the society quotes corresponding author Maria Marco, PhD, an associate professor… Continue reading Dairy Products Boost Effectiveness of Probiotics
Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older
Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Your body changes through your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Food provides nutrients you need as you age. Use these tips to choose foods for better health at each stage of life. Drink Plenty of Liquids With age, you may… Continue reading Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older
Peanuts & Nuts May Protect Against Major Causes of Death
A paper published on June 11th 2015 in the International Journal of Epidemiology confirms a link between peanut and nut intake and lower mortality rates, but finds no protective effect for peanut butter. This study was carried out within the Netherlands Cohort Study, which has been running since 1986 among over 120,000 Dutch 55-69 year… Continue reading Peanuts & Nuts May Protect Against Major Causes of Death
Get Smart about Protein
Editor’s Note: According to the National Institute on Aging, proteins are often called the body’s building blocks. They are used to build and repair tissues. They help you fight infection. Your body uses extra protein for energy. Good sources of protein are seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, soy products, and… Continue reading Get Smart about Protein