School foods in the U.S. have come a long way. In 2010 they received a complete makeover when The First Lady Michelle Obama spearheaded a school meals initiative, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA), which was signed into law in December of that year. The act targeted childhood obesity by funding child nutrition programs and … Continue reading “Why School Meals Matter”
The American Heart Association recommends children and teens consume less than 25 grams, or 6 teaspoons, of added sugar per day. Consuming foods and beverages high in added sugars during childhood is linked to the development of risk factors for heart disease, including an increased risk of obesity and elevated blood pressure. In a scientific … Continue reading “Healthy kids ‘sweet enough’ without added sugars”
The scenario is likely a familiar one. You’re dining out at a restaurant for a special occasion, enjoying the company of those at the table, and as the dinner plates are being cleared, the server stops by and asks: “Would you like to see a dessert menu?” When striving to maintain a healthy eating plan, … Continue reading “Dessert by Design: The Three Pleasures”
By Guy Crosby, PhD, CFS Our sense of taste and smell is clearly linked to our overall health status. Many studies have shown that the flavor of food is by far the most important factor in determining what foods we choose to eat (1).
(Comments on Ramsden et al. in the British Medical Journal) Our expert examines a recent paper (1) based on 1960’s data that challenges current guidelines on the benefits of replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat.
Osasungarri Jateko Platera, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – eko elikadura adituek eta Harvard Health Publications-eko editoreek egindako gida bat da janari osasungarri eta orekatuak prestatzeko – bai platerean edo janari-kutxan eramateko. Kopia bat erantsi hotz gailuan, egunero plater osasungarri eta orekatuak presatzeko oroigarri izan dadin! Zure janari gehiena barazki eta fruta izan … Continue reading “Osasungarri Jateko Platera (Basque)”
The Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate is a visual guide to encourage children to eat well and keep moving. It was created by nutrition experts at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, based on the best available science. The Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate is designed to enhance the visual guidance provided by the U.S. … Continue reading “NEW! Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate”
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines have been released, with updates including limiting added-sugar intake to less than 10 percent of daily calories, and the removal of the restriction on the percentage of calories from total fat. The new guidelines also emphasize healthy eating patterns, with the following key recommendations:
When our country embraced low-fat diets, we also unwittingly committed ourselves to carbohydrates. As nutrition research has advanced, however, we’ve learned that healthy fats are an important part of a well-balanced diet, and that carbohydrate quality is crucial to health.
El Plat Saludable, creat per experts en nutrició de l’Escola T.H. Chan de Salut Pública de Harvard (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) i els editors de Publicacions de Salut de Harvard (Harvard Health Publications), és una guia per elaborar àpats saludables i equilibrats — tant si es serveixen en un plat com si … Continue reading “El Plat Saludable (Catalan)”
