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- Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Restaurants - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWhile many of us are paying closer attention to what is in our foods, we are still crushed for time when it comes to meal preparation. Often fast food is the choice to grab a quick bite. We know it’s easy and we have our familiar favorites. We also know there’s likely more calories and sodium ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Boomers To Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeOk its official the Baby Boomers have hit middle age. Born 1946 to 1964 we have moved in to the middle part of our lives. And, being that we are known as the rebellious generation, we are likely to rebel against aging as well. Here are a few tips taken from the book, Boomer Be Well! Rebel ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Boomers To Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeOk its official the Baby Boomers have hit middle age. Born 1946 to 1964 we have moved in to the middle part of our lives. And, being that we are known as the rebellious generation, we are likely to rebel against aging as well. Here are a few tips taken from the book, Boomer Be Well! Rebel ...
Views: 1148 - Getting the most out of your dollar at the Grocery Store - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWith budgets continuing to be lean these days, people are looking for ways to stretch their food dollar. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your dollar while grocery shopping. 1. When it comes to prepared foods such as pasta, potato and rice dishes, you are paying more for the ...
Views: 1338 - May is Arthritis Awareness Month - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeArthritis Arthritis is a condition caused by an inflammatory response. The word arthritis means joint inflammation. According the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the most common cause of disability in the United States, with nearly 19 million affected. The term arthritis ...
Views: 1485 - February is Heart Health Month - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeFebruary is heart health month. Here are a few tips to take care of your heart. MOVE It's important to move and exercise our heart and cardiovascular system. The heart is a muscle and needs to be kept in condition. It keeps us alive so it's not much to ask to give it a little love. It ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - 5 Tips To Reduce Sodium In Your Diet - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Susan PiergeorgeExperts at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently urged the Food and Drug Administration to set new standards for sodium (a.k.a. table salt) intake. According to Walter Willett, MD, DPh, chairman of the department of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, the evidence is clear that ...
Views: 1354(3 votes) - Food Trends to Watch in 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Susan PiergeorgeIt’s a new year and that means food manufacturers will be catering to current consumer interest. According to Nancy Jones of the Gaston Gazette, here are a few trends consumers will see in 2010: 1. An increase in nutrition symbol information. Many people want adequate, easy to understand ...
Views: 1536(3 votes) - Are you Gluten Sensitive? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Susan PiergeorgeA recent article in the New York Times revealed that a number of individuals may have gluten sensitivity According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 3 million Americans have celiac disease. However, 95% of them don’t even know it. Celiac disease, also known as nontropical sprue, or ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - For Improved Mood Look at Carbs - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Susan PiergeorgeConsidering going on a weight loss diet? With the bounty of weight loss programs available, some new information has surfaced about the composition of weight loss diets and mood. Researchers in Australia recently conducted a study to evaluate the effect dietary composition had on mood and ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - Making The Most of Winter and the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Susan PiergeorgeFall is a spectacular time of year with the autumn colors and shifting of sunlight. It is also the time of year that officially launches the holidays, starting with Halloween and leading to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, and New Year’s. For many, it is also the time of year ...
Views: 784 - The Latest On Organics - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Susan PiergeorgeConsumer interest in organic products continues to grow on a global level. A recent article revealed some new statistics regarding consumer spending for organics. Data from the United Kingdom (UK) Soil Association revealed that in 2006, UK consumers spent $3.7 billion on organic products. ...
Views: 898 - Lowering Your Blood Lipids Naturally - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Susan PiergeorgeCardiovascular heart disease (CHD) still remains the number one killer in the United States and Europe. Food manufacturers have responded to the need for consumer's interest in healthier products and reducing their risk of CHD. According to a recent Business Insights report, sales for heart ...
Views: 1375 - How Can I Barbecue My Food and Not Worry About Carcinogens? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Susan PiergeorgeThe way we prepare our foods can be as important as how we select them. Cooking foods at high temperatures for a period of time changes their molecular structure. For example, when starchy foods such as potato and cereal products are cooked at a high temperature for a period of time (such as in ...
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