"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" This popular song from the 1920s, recorded by the group called Waring's Pennsylvanians, rings in our ears today at the joy of consuming ice cream. July 20 is National Ice Cream Day and what better way to celebrate than to …
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Nearly half of our waking hours are spent at work, and many of those hours are spent in meetings and conferences. Many studies have shown a strong relationship between the workplace environment and the health behaviors of employees. By being a leader and adopting healthy meeting guidelines, you can help …
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Sweet, delicious strawberries are here again. Every April through July you will find fresh strawberries ripe for the picking or at your local grocery store. When it comes to nutrition, you can rarely find a more power packed fruit.
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What's trending in the nutrition world this week? Gluten-free diets continue to top the charts. If you have gone gluten-free, are you certain that it is truly gluten that is giving you gastrointestinal (GI) issues? You should definitely have this confirmed by your doctor.
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Every year, I get a list of new and trendy foods to be on the lookout for at our local grocery stores and markets. There does seem to be a trend towards more healthier foods. There are more varieties of baked crackers and chips; several of these varieties are made …
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Dried cranberries (or craisins) are found in everything these days: fast food oatmeal, vegetable salads, food bars, and drinks. But, are they good for you?
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Every spring, I teach one of my favorite classes - Global Nutrition. It's the study of how other cultures value health, food and wellness. Asian diets and culture are one of my favorite sections because I believe they have an understanding to the keys to living a long and healthy …
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Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are a legume and a native to one of the healthiest diets, the Mediterranean diet. The earliest chickpeas were found 7,500 years ago in Turkey, so they are considered an old and traditional food. Chickpeas are the main ingredient of hummus, which is made of mashed chickpeas …
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For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to update the Nutrition Facts label. The new labels should make it easier for consumers to make healthy food choices.
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Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages Americans to return to the basics of healthful eating through National Nutrition Month. This year's theme focused on combining taste and nutrition to create healthy meals that follow the recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Research confirms that taste is the number one reason that one food is purchased over another. So, what are consumers to do when the taste of favorite foods start to lose their luster?
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March is not only National Nutrition Month, but also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. To catch it early, regular screening is needed, particularly for people older than 50.
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March 12 marks Registered Dietitian Day - a celebration that occurs during National Nutrition Month. When you need reliable food and nutrition information, rely on qualified professionals in the field. Licensed, registered dietitians (RDs) draw on their experience to develop a personalized nutrition plan for individuals of all ages. They …
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Brrr....the cold weather is finally here. Whether you are a pro athlete or outdoor enthusiast, fueling up for cold weather workouts takes careful planning. Winter hydration is one of the biggest challenges for athletes. Just because it's not hot out, we think that we don't need to drink fluids, and …
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