The Nutrition Source

Year: 2011

Too much salt, too little potassium, increases risk of death

Here’s yet another reason why you should eat more fruits and vegetables and cut back on processed foods: A large new study finds that people who eat high sodium, low potassium diets have a higher risk of dying from a heart attack or from any cause. The study, which appears in the July 11, 2011 … Continue reading “Too much salt, too little potassium, increases risk of death”

Out with the Pyramid, In with the Plate

The US government has scrapped the much-maligned food pyramid icon and replaced it with a fruit- and vegetable-rich plate, seeking a simpler way to show Americans how to eat right. While it’s a major improvement, the new icon still falls short on giving people the nutrition advice they need to choose the healthiest diets. The new … Continue reading “Out with the Pyramid, In with the Plate”