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2012
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Holiday Foods Can Be Healthy
December 21, 2012
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by Mary R. Ehret, M.S.,R.D.,L.D.N.
Tis the season to have many more items on the “to do” list then we possibly can ever accomplish. We may find ourselves rushing to shop for and visit family and friends.
Unfortunately, when we are in a rush, we inevitably making poor food choices.
Many holidays get together or those quick stops to pick up are missing one or more ingredients for that healthy food item. Be choosey this holiday season; choose foods that include some nutrients for the calories.
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Expanding Options for the Holidays
December 18, 2012
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By Rayna Cooper, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
The holidays offer many opportunities for eating with friends and family: parties, restaurant get-togethers, fast food pick-ups and more! Here are ideas to expand culinary options without expanding waistlines! Guess the test below for calories saved using these eating tips!
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Gifts for the New Year
December 3, 2012
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By Lynn James, MS, RD, LDN
With the holiday hoopla surrounding us, you may think the gift-giving will soon be over. To have a really successful new year, why not give yourself and your family the best gift of all- good health? Listed below are some guaranteed ways to improve and maintain good health:
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Don’t Get Bugged – Keep Holiday Foods Safe
November 13, 2012
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The holiday season is upon us! That means family gatherings, holiday parties and community events centered around delicious seasonal foods. The last thing anyone wants is to have a loved one develop a foodborne illness because of a favorite food they ate. Unfortunately, if you are not careful foodborne illness can be an uninvited guest during the holidays.
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Is a Gluten-Free Diet for You?
November 1, 2012
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If you have been shopping in the local grocery or bakery stores lately, you may be seeing the growing crop of special foods labeled gluten-free. How do you know if this is useful for your health or more dietary hype?
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Vitamins, minerals, and supplements: proper use and today’s marketplace
October 19, 2012
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Vitamins, minerals, and supplementation are hot topics in today’s marketplace. It seems you cannot go anywhere without being bombarded with advertisements claiming to have a “secret recipe” for good health. With so much misinformation out there, it is hard to remain a savvy consumer when it comes to these claims.
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Organic Foods- What's New
October 2, 2012
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In today’s ever-changing marketplace, choosing foods to nourish your family while maintaining a budget can be both difficult and confusing. It seems there are so many foods touting health claims these days, which makes it harder to decode what will be a good choice for your family’s dinner table. “Organic”, “all-natural”, “fresh”, “antibiotic-free”, “cage-free”, “free-range” - what does all this mean and is it worth the price?
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What's New with School Lunches?
September 14, 2012
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This school year, the nutrition guidelines have changed for school lunches. The United State Department of Agriculture oversees the nutrition of school lunches. This year USDA is focusing more on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables along with low-fat or non-fat milk; and less sodium and fat.
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Pumpkins and Squash – More than just fall decorations!
September 5, 2012
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I noticed the first bins of pumpkins at a local farm market the other day, a sure sign that fall is on the way! If you think mainly of pumpkins when you think about fall and fall foods you are missing out on the wide array of winter squash that will be coming to market in the next few weeks.
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Dietary Protein- Hype or Healthful?
August 23, 2012
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There is a lot of talk and hype these days about dietary protein. Some people think you need to eat more or take protein supplements for a healthy diet.
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On the Go and In the Know with Healthy Snacking
August 8, 2012
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It’s a fast paced world, and healthy snacking is sometimes at the back of the pack!
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Gluten Free Foods, Why Eat Them?
July 19, 2012
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Gluten is a protein found in grains. It is a combination of two proteins, liadin and glutenin and is found in barley, rye, and wheat. We hear a lot about eliminating wheat from the diet to reduce gluten from the diet, but not too much about reducing barley and rye
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Myths and Facts about Eating Healthy on a Budget
July 5, 2012
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According to a new survey by the International Food and Information Council, who recently completed a survey of Americans and their thoughts on diet, over 60% thought it is still simply too expensive to eat healthfully. What are your thoughts? Check yourself below to see if you are one of the many thinking this myth is true.
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Does eating fish help your heart?
June 29, 2012
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While it is almost impossible to predict the weather, we can expect some hot days, some wet ones and a large amount of humidity here in Pennsylvania. In the same way, while it is almost impossible to predict our health as we age, we can expect fish and seafood to help us along the way.
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It's National Asparagus Month!
June 29, 2012
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Consider asparagus as a delicious vegetable! Try it today!
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Go Higher with Fiber
May 18, 2012
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With the gardens greening this time of year, or if you are like me and maybe still contemplating what to plant, I want to encourage you to think fiber.
