Creating Health and Nutrition

Dairy yogurt naturally packs a wealth of nutrition in a variety of delicious options. Find out how dairy yogurt can be part of your healthy lifestyle.

Fall-related injuries can be serious enough to result in hospitalization and even premature death. People who fall often face major declines in mobility and independence.

Being aware of your portion sizes can help you follow your MyPlate eating plan and stay within your daily calorie goal.

Legumes include beans, peas, and lentils and have many nutritional benefits. They are high in protein, dietary fiber and the B vitamin folate.

Eating a diet rich in vegetables as part of an overall healthful diet may reduce the risk of stroke and coronary artery diseases, diabetes and certain cancers.

Knowing that water is needed for almost every bodily function, learn how much you need each day.

Learn how to recognize the stressors in your life and develop strategies to deal with them in a healthy way.

Learn more about whole grains—including how they compare to refined grains, the benefits of their nutritional value, and how easy they are to incorporate into your eating routine.

It is important to follow safe walking practices while walking outside, especially when walking in high traffic areas.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are most likely to break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist.

The Mediterranean eating pattern, which is practiced by millions of people who live in the 22 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, doesn’t have to cost a lot and has proven health benefits.

Plant-based diets consist of mainly whole, plant-based foods like whole grains, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts.

Lactose intolerance is the inability to break down and absorb the components of lactose, the sugar that occurs naturally in dairy products.

Learn how exercise helps the brain and body to improve depression, including safe and easy ways to move more often.

Both strength and aerobic training are important for optimal physical fitness. Learn how to improve your health in both of these areas.

This article in the Creating Health and Nutrition series explains what weight and strength training are, what your muscles are doing while you train, and the health benefits training provides.

Discover the value of incorporating these three elements into a successful weight training routine.

This article provides dietary tips and an overview of the nutrition information of cheese, explains why cheeses are so different, and briefly describes how cheese is manufactured.

This article explains what mindfulness is, details mindfulness meditation, gives the major benefits of mindfulness, and provides examples of ways to be more mindful every day.

Many factors can improve our motivation to participate in regular physical activity. This article explains how to make your activity goals SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely).

Setting and achieving one small goal a day can help build your confidence and, over time, lead to permanent lifestyle changes.

How can you or your loved one move from indecision, indifference, confusion, or frustration to making a commitment to a living a healthier lifestyle?

The purpose, benefits, and importance of the warm-up (getting your body ready for exercising) and the cool-down (returning your body to a normal resting state).

Gluten-free diets are recommended for those with Celiac disease and often those experiencing a gluten sensitivity.

Excess weight can put you at a greater risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.