New research has narrowed down some of the most influential high-fiber foods that prevent colon polyps, pouches in the intestines that can lead to colon cancer. What are these cancer-fighting foods? Legumes, brown rice, cooked green vegetables, and dried fruit. The risk of polyps was: * 40% lower among those who ate brown rice at least once […]
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In search of a Friendlier Food Label…
The Nutrition Facts Label on the back of food packages is getting a makeover! A much needed makeover. As someone who teaches students about how to read nutrition labels correctly, it’s not intuitive or user friendly. There are some important pieces missing, such as the amount of added sugars (that Americans overconsume) and additional essential vitamins and minerals like […]
Keep Picnic Foods Safe
It’s picnic season. Take time for some simple precautions so that you and your family do not get sick from foodborne illness. First, when you are out-and-about during the summer, make the grocery store your last stop. If you leave perishable items in your car while it is hot, you increase the chances of bacteria […]
Salt Matters
Most people think the culprit of their salt intake is the salt shaker in their kitchen. Not even close! But what food contributes the most to our sodium intake? Tell us your answer in our poll. Next week, we’ll see how you did. The Centers for Disease Control recently released, “Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health,” which […]
Spice Up Your Life with Herbs!
Herbs are a great way to add variety and excitement to your meals while saving on calories, fat and sodium. Interest in various ethnic cuisines has prompted renewed interest in cooking with herbs. Many cultures use herbs in place of salt in cooking. Although sodium has an important role in the body, too much can […]
Grow a Family Garden
Want your kids to eat more vegetables this summer? Growing vegetables teaches children about new foods. Caring for plants teaches them responsibility. Kids usually want to taste what they grow. Easy foods to grow: Carrots Tomatoes Cucumbers Green Beans Lettuce, Spinach & other greens Onions Peppers Zucchini Very Veggie Snack Pizza An easy snack kids […]