New U.S. Dietary Guidelines call for less sugar, saturated & more fruit, vegetables, dairy
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines call for less sugar, saturated & more fruit, vegetables, dairy The newly revised 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…
Distracted dining? Families should avoid it
Distracted dining? Families should avoid it A new University of Illinois study revealed that distracted dining may be as dangerous to your health as…
Kids eat more veggies when salad bar is in the lunch line
Kids eat more veggies when salad bar is in the lunch line Kids in middle schools eat more fruits and vegetables when the salad bar is in the lunch line than…
Study confirms eating breakfast = better school grades
Study confirms eating breakfast = better school grades For the first time, a direct and positive link between breakfast quality and consumption – and…
Limiting saturated fat still best for heart health
Limiting saturated fat still best for heart health People who replace saturated fat (mainly found in meats and dairy foods) in their diets with refined…
New U.S. dietary guidelines must be sustainable, urges new report
New U.S. dietary guidelines must be sustainable, urges new report The new iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) must incorporate…
Want to eat less? Use smaller plates and buy smaller packages
Want to eat less? Use smaller plates and buy smaller packages Adults consume more food when it comes in bigger packages or is served on larger plates,…
Plant-based diet guards against depression
Plant-based diet guards against depression A new large study of 15,093 people suggests that depression could be linked with nutrient deficits. Eating a…
Mediterranean diet + extra olive oil may lower breast cancer risk
Mediterranean diet + extra olive oil may lower breast cancer risk Eating a Mediterranean-style diet that emphasizes fish, vegetables and particularly olive…
Eating more fish may help lower depression risk
Eating more fish may help lower depression risk Eating plenty of fish may help curb the risk of depression suggests a new analysis of the available evidence.…