Tag: healthy eating
Hold the added sugar
Experts say women should consume no more than six teaspoons or 25 grams of added sugar each day. For men, the amount is nine teaspoons or 36 grams.
Save time and money by making food at home
Preparing starter meals at home can save you both time and money. Learn how to make more home-cooked meals with less hassle during your busy work week.
Learning to dine with diabetes
Dining with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen teaches how to make healthy food choices when eating at restaurants, going grocery shopping or planning meals.
Eating green leafy vegetables might lower cataract development
Dark green leafy vegetables are rich in the antioxidant lutein, which has been claimed to help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Are different kinds of salts better for your health?
There are many types of salt available now, and each one has a slightly different amount of sodium in it. Learn more about different types of salt.
Drinking more water can mean less calories for some kids
According to a new study, drinking more water and fewer sugary drinks is associated with lower caloric intake in kids, teens, and young adults.
App helps consumers understand unit price to save on food
The “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” app can help you calculate unit price in order to compare similar products to get the best value and save money.
Things to consider before starting a gluten-free diet
A gluten-free diet can impact your health and lifestyle more than you think. Learn more about things you should consider before starting your diet.
Modeling healthy eating can benefit children
Help your child develop healthier eating habits by practicing them. Research shows parents’ eating choices can have a major influence on their children.
Dietary supplements to gain increased federal scrutiny
Unlike over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements are regulated more like food products than like drugs. Find out what the new FDA oversight entails.
