For years, only true diet detectives knew whether a particular food contained trans fat. This phantom fat—the worst type of fat for the heart, blood vessels, and rest of the body—was found in thousands of foods; but only those familiar with the “code words” partially hydrogenated oil and vegetable shortening knew when it was present. … Continue reading “Shining the Spotlight on Trans Fats”
Download these nutrition education materials based on research from the Harvard School of Public Health. The Healthy Eating Pyramid A guide to choosing a healthy diet that’s based on the latest science, from the Dept. of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. Learn more about the Healthy Eating Pyramid: How to follow the … Continue reading “Nutrition Education Materials”
Mollie Katzen and Harvard University Dining Services chefs Martin Breslin and Patty Gregory collaborated to create the “Heart of the Plate, Heart of the Pyramid” food station in Sebastian’s Café at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The station encourages you to rethink your plate and put the Department of Nutrition’s healthy eating guidance into … Continue reading “Heart of the Plate, Heart of the Pyramid”
This modified Caesar salad recipe uses canned white beans in place of eggs and some of the oil used in a traditional Caesar salad dressing. The beans contribute protein and fiber to the salad. Draining and rinsing canned beans reduces the sodium content by 40 percent. This recipe uses a few sodium-rich ingredients (e.g., anchovies … Continue reading “Caesar Salad”
Keeping weight in check, being active, and eating a healthy diet can help prevent most cases of type 2 diabetes. Overview If type 2 diabetes were an infectious disease, passed from one person to another, public health officials would say we’re in the midst of an epidemic. This difficult disease is striking an ever-growing number … Continue reading “Simple Steps to Preventing Diabetes”
Healthy eating is as delicious as it is nutritious—a feast for the senses as well as good for the body. The Healthy Eating Plate is an excellent guide for creating healthy, balanced meals, and cooking is a great way to experiment with new flavors. We offer recipes for cooking at home — whether for yourself, … Continue reading “Recipes”
Although many people view exercise as a way to lose weight, it plays a key role in the wellbeing of the body beyond weight loss. Research strongly supports its benefits across a range of physical and mental health conditions for people of all ages. However, busy lifestyles and an environment that encourages being sedentary for … Continue reading “Staying Active”
Jump to: –What is diabetes? –Types and risk factors: ––Type 1 diabetes ––Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) ––Gestational diabetes ––Prediabetes ––Type 2 diabetes –Type 2 diabetes (and prediabetes) can be prevented Definition and Overview Our cells depend on a single simple sugar, glucose, for most of their energy needs. The body has intricate mechanisms … Continue reading “Diabetes”
Almost 200 years ago, an Irish doctor noted that chest pain (angina) was far less common in France than in Ireland. He attributed the difference to “the French habits and mode of living.” [1] The comparatively low rate of heart disease in France despite a diet that includes plenty of butter and cheese has come … Continue reading “Is Wine Fine, or Beer Better?”
Fears of contaminants make many unnecessarily shy away from fish. Fish is a very important part of a healthy diet. Fish and other seafood are the major sources of healthful long-chain omega-3 fats and are also rich in other nutrients such as vitamin D and selenium, high in protein, and low in saturated fat. There … Continue reading “Fish: Friend or Foe?”