When it comes to fries and other products seasoned with sea salt, marketers know their audience. In a new survey conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA), 61 percent of Americans erroneously think that sea salt is a healthier, lower-sodium alternative to regular salt.
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Blame the external cues for making us overeat! Brian Wansink, economics and marketing professor at Cornell University has conducted research demonstrating that we are way out of touch with our internal hunger and fullness signals. In fact it is all the external cues that contribute to overeating.
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Well it's that time of year again, where Easter is just around the corner and people are giving up chocolate for lent. Even if you aren't Catholic, this week is a great time to consider your habits and think about how to get more physically active and eat healthier.
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Soon, you won't be able to ignore the caloric carnage of that Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, Triple Whooper Sandwich with cheese or Macho Beef Burrito you're ordering. There is a new FDA proposal, which is an outgrowth of last year's health care reform legislation. The new law will mandate …
Most parents understand the importance of play for their children, but what about the importance of play for grown-ups? As an undergraduate, I minored in early childhood development and had the opportunity to teach nutrition through play and exploration. Play is important throughout the life cycle, even as we age. …
If you were allowed one last meal, what would you eat? Would it be a Nathans Dog, Philly Cheese Steak, jambalaya or maybe good old Idaho Salmon? In an interview last week, one of our University of Idaho students asked the dietetics program faculty this question. Each professor took time …
Have you taken your Diabetes Risk Test yet? Tuesday was National Diabetes Alert Day, where the American Diabetes Association challenged everyone to take this important test. The Diabetes Risk Test asks users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risks for prediabetes or Type 2 …
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. Most colorectal cancers begin as benign adenomas or polyps that grow on the inner lining of the colon. …
March 9, 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. Registered dietitians (RD's) draw on their experience to develop a personalized nutrition plan for individuals of all ages. They are …
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There may be more to having a healthy heart then nutrition and exercise. Add a healthy mouth to the list. February is Dental Health Month and American Heart Month, so it seems fitting to discuss how dental health is linked to heart disease.
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February is American Heart month. Last week the news was filled with information regarding a study that was released linking diet sodas to heart disease. The study has not been published yet, nor has it been through the peer review process. Needless to say the results from research conducted at …
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It's February and Valentines Day is almost here - What's the most popular V-Day gift? Chocolate of course! Whatever your chocolate indulgence of choice, it's health benefits depend upon the type of chocolates you choose - and how many. Most of us have heard that dark chocolate because of its …
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Many foods and supplements are known for the special effects that they have on the body. The marketplace surely thrives on claims that various food products increase mental energy. For those of you who find yourself falling asleep at work or in meetings, the question may be; what foods, beverages …
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Pro-biotics may be the latest buzzword in the health and nutrition industry and I have talked about them at length in previous articles, but here is a new nutrition word — Prebiotics.
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