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”
This hearty whole grain bread is a healthy and delicious alternative to packaged supermarket breads. The seeds and different types of flour add flavor, texture, and fiber, making a filling, satisfying loaf that is great for sandwiches or to go with salads. The basic recipe consists of water, yeast, whole wheat flour, and salt. You … Continue reading “Hearty Whole Grain Bread”
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”
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”
Many people think of nuts as just another junk food snack. In reality, nuts are excellent sources of healthy fat, protein, and other healthful nutrients. One surprising finding from nutrition research is that people who regularly eat nuts are less likely to have heart attacks or die from heart disease than those who rarely eat them. Several … Continue reading “Nuts for the Heart”
Often used as a marketing buzzword, learn about the role of antioxidants beyond the hype, and some of the research on health and disease prevention. Jump to: –What are antioxidants? –Health benefits of antioxidants: what’s the buzz? –Studies of antioxidant supplements and disease prevention –Antioxidants in food –Bottom line on antioxidants and disease prevention What … Continue reading “Antioxidants”
Nearly half of adults in the U.S. and 70% of older adults ages 71+ take a vitamin; about one-third of them use a comprehensive multivitamin pill. [1] But is this truly a necessity? There are certainly diseases caused by a lack of specific nutrients in the diet. Classic examples include scurvy (from a lack of … Continue reading “Should I Take a Daily Multivitamin?”
If you visit a coffee shop for your morning cup, chances are you will be met by an array of baked goods—including the ubiquitous muffin. Dotted with fruit or sprinkled with nuts, they may appear to be a better breakfast than their donut neighbors, but with a range of other ingredients (often refined flours, high sodium, … Continue reading “The Great Muffin Makeover”
The average coffee shop blueberry muffin is hardly what you’d call a health food: It’s got almost 470 calories—nearly double what you’d get from a chocolate frosted donut—and most of those calories come from refined carbohydrates, primarily white flour and sugar. Less than 2 percent of the carbohydrate in these mega-muffins comes from fiber, offering … Continue reading “Blueberry Muffin Battle”
