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May 7, 2015

Proposed ban on whole milk: When lawmakers get nutrition and diet all wrong

A new bill making its way through the Connecticut legislature would ban daycare centers and home childcare providers from serving whole milk or 2% milk to the kids in their care.

May 6, 2015

Put a spring in their step: How to get your kids to eat healthy this season

Spring is the perfect time to teach your kids about eating. 聽It is when nature is reawakening with the rebirth of flowers, fruits and vegetables. It鈥檚 an exciting time indeed for young and old. 聽

February 5, 2015

5 tips for a healthy end-of-summer barbeque

As summer comes to a close, there is no better way to celebrate than with a good old fashioned barbeque.

January 13, 2015

What does 鈥榞luten free鈥� really mean?

Grocery store shelves are filled with products that claim to be 鈥済luten free.鈥�

January 13, 2015

FDA proposes 'action level' for arsenic in apple juice

Taking an important first step toward reducing Americans' unnecessary exposure to arsenic in foods, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing an "action level" of 10 parts per billion for inorganic arsenic in apple juice, which is the same...

November 20, 2014

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November 20, 2014

What Are Good and Bad Fats?

Your body needs fat to function normally. So it isn锟斤拷锟絫 a good idea to cut fat entirely from your diet. But if you get too much of the wrong kind of fat, you raise your risk of heart disease, obesity and certain kinds of cancers. In many instances, you can replace the bad fat with good fat.

November 20, 2014

Diversification Is Crucial If Trying A High-Protein Diet

There are many high-protein fad diets floating around. Protein is important, but there are easy and healthy ways of incorporating it into your diet. If you want to build muscle mass, protein can help, but remember to add it the healthiest way possible. That way, you won鈥檛 just look healthier. You will be healthier.

November 20, 2014

Avoidance Remains Best Tactic for Dealing With Food Allergies

Over 160 foods can cause allergic reactions, but the majority are caused by only a handful of food types. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration identifies the eight foods that account for over 90 percent of allergic reactions: milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Most individuals will grow out of many allergies, such as those to milk and wheat. However, some allergies can continue for life and produce extremely serious reactions.

November 20, 2014

Supplements, Dieting Can Help Lower Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat that travels through the blood stream in particles called lipoproteins. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) can cause a buildup of plaque in the arteries, making it more difficult for the heart to pump blood around the body, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). High cholesterol can cause strain on your heart, greatly increasing your chances of developing life-threatening conditions such as heart disease. Fortunately, there are a variety of remedies and lifestyle adjustments that help reduce and manage your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. Your doctor can help devise an effective strategy for lowering your cholesterol level, but here are five proven methods to consider.