Meeting New Guidelines with Half-Your-Plate Concept
In January, the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.There were no real surprises–Americans…
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About The Buzz: Gardening Can Improve Your Health?
The BUZZ : Gardening can improve your health?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
The latest research on horticulture therapy demonstrates that pleasant outdoor environ…
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Frozen Produce: My Favorite Kitchen Staple
Need a meal in a hurry? Trying to limit your shopping trips? Want to save money? Try frozen produce!
I refer to frozen fruits and veggies as my favorite kitch…
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Healthy Menu Ideas for Spring: Menu 3
This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…
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Good Health Takes a Lifetime Commitment
"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go."–William Feather
For the most part, I believe we’ve become…
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Eat Right with Color
Eat Right with Color is this year’s theme for National Nutrition Month® in March, making this month the perfect time to find your pot of gold at the…
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About The Buzz: America’s On The Right Track Toward Combating Obesity?
TheBUZZ : America’s on the right track toward combating obesity?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYINGHealth promotion initiatives centere…
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About The Buzz: Older Adults Can Increase Their Life Expectancy by Adopting A Healthier Eating Pattern?
TheBUZZ : Older adults can increase their life expectancy by adopting a healthier eating pattern?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYINGAdopting…
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Healthy Menu Ideas: Spring
These healthy menus are based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may…
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40 Plus and Feeling Fine
To say our culture is obsessed with youth would be an understatement.One look at the T.V. or most marketing ads and it’s pretty obvious.For the most part…
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Creamy Squash Soup w/Shredded Apples
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
2 cups butternut squash, puréed
2 medium apples
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 cans (12 oz each)…
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Caribbean Casserole
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 can (14 ½ oz) stewed tomatoes, uns…
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