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DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure

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Source: Mayo Clinic The DASH diet emphasizes portion size, eating a variety of foods and getting the right amount of nutrients. Discover how DASH can improve your health and lower your blood pressure View full article http://mayocl.in/2GDEElQ  

Staying Away from Fad Diets

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With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is. There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or… Read More →

The Power of Whole Grains

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By: Amanda Schroeder Have you heard about all of the benefits that come from eating whole grains? Sure, the gluten-free trend has permeated our society, and you might even be eating that way and loving it, but research shows that whole grains are fantastic for your body! They are great sources of complex carbohydrates, low in fat, and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. Plus, research has suggested that eating whole grain foods can reduce your risk of certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity! Recently, the… Read More →

Social Media Use and Eating Concerns

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By: Rachel Nannola The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine recently conducted a study about young adults’ use of social media and the effect it can have on eating disorders. Approximately 1,700 adults ages 19 through 32 filled out a social media questionnaire involving 11 of the most popular social media sites and their connection to eating disorders. The results from this study indicate a strong and consistent association between social media use and eating concerns. The participants that spent the most time on social media had a… Read More →

Labeling in Restaurants

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By: Rachel Nannola When you’re shopping at a grocery store, it’s easy to determine how many calories are in a food because it’s on the nutrition facts label. So why can’t we determine how many calories are in foods at restaurants just as easily? Well luckily, soon we’ll be able to. The FDA has finalized a rule that requires restaurants or similar retail food establishments with 20 or more locations to provide calorie content for food items on the menu. It has taken quite some time for this… Read More →