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Nutrition and diet are associated with seven of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, including heart disease, cancer and stroke. Many of the most costly disabling conditions can be prevented through nutrition strategies. Overweight and obesity represent the most significant nutrition problem facing our nation today. Countless studies agree that consuming a healthy diet and increasing physical activity to achieve a 5 to 10 percent weight loss can prevent the onset of diabetes and assist with the prevention of other diseases.

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Enjoy healthy whole grains in my Wheat Berry Salad

I often write about the importance of eating whole grains, but since actions can sp… Continue

Posted by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on July 6, 2009 at 6:00am

A healthy 4th of July BBQ

My family stayed at home enjoying cool weather in our balcony and watching a few fireworks on the sky.

I was able to find good veggie sausages this time. They have less sodium than other brands. Put them inside a small Panini bread and made a sandwich.

… Continue

Posted by Susana on July 5, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

11 Health Myths That May Surprise You

Courtesy of the New York Times:

Dr. Carroll and Dr. Vreeman, both from the Indiana University School of Medi… Continue

Posted by David on July 4, 2009 at 6:54am — 1 Comment

Food, Inc. (2009) Final Trailer 1

Posted by Susana on July 2, 2009 at 12:00pm

Are you too old to exercise?

A Swedish study followed 2,205 men for over 20 years looking at age and exercise. The study found death rates to be highest among men who were sedentary at the start of the study and lowest for the most active men. Interestingly, men who began an exercise program at age 50 had decreased the risk of death after 10 years of being active to the level of those who had always been active.

Let’s see if I can say that another way. . .if you have been sedentary all your life and begin a… Continue

Posted by Lisa Nelson on July 2, 2009 at 10:00am

Why Have I Stopped Losing Weight?

Hello,
I have been dieting and exercising for about 4 months and I’ve lost 15 lbs. I am 30 yrs old, 5′8″ and 162 lbs. In the last 3 weeks I have been exercising 6 days a week for about 30 minutes a day, either with boot camp-type interval training or an elliptical machine. I’m eating about 1200-1350 calories a day. The past 3 weeks my weight loss has slowed and I even gained a pound the first day of my period. What would cause me to gain weight?
I’ve had a weight problem since I was 13 or so and… Continue

Posted by Diana Young, RD, LD/N, CDE on July 2, 2009 at 9:10am

The Skinny on Obesity

From Blue Shield:

Americans have been packing on the pounds and coping with the consequences of being overweight. Type-2 diabetes and heart disease are just two of the chronic ill effects associated with obesity. Getting your weight under control is critical to long-term health. Th… Continue

Posted by David on July 2, 2009 at 7:55am — 1 Comment

Food Inc.

A must see powerful documentary... in theaters now!

This is just a sample... :(

Posted by Susana on July 1, 2009 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

How can I eat well on a thrifty budget?

What if you cannot afford the right foods to lose weight?

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There are many ways to eat healthy food on a thrifty budget. First, you have to prepare you own food instead of eating out. Cook food in batches and freeze in meal-size portions, and plan to use le… Continue

Posted by Susana on July 1, 2009 at 8:11am — 2 Comments

Post Pregnancy Diet Program and Tips for Weight loss by Dietary Changes

Tips for weight loss by dietary changes during and after pregnancy

* Restrict the intake of extra cereals: during pregnancy, we advise woman to increase the intake of cereals like rice and roti. Incase of weight lose one has to cut down the extra intake of these grains. For example: if you are taking 3 rotis for lunch and dinner then cut it down to 2 rotis lunch and dinner each.
* Eat only 3 main meals: One has to stop the extra munching… Continue

Posted by Indian Dietician on July 1, 2009 at 4:50am

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Enjoy healthy whole grains in my Wheat Berry Salad

I often write about the importance of eating whole grains, but since actions can speak louder than words, try making this healthy summer recipe with the most whole and least processed a wheat grain as could be—wheat berries. A wheat berry is the...

David commented on Susana's blog post 'A healthy 4th of July BBQ'16 hours ago

Susana, that looks absolutely delicious! I could do some serious eating at your dinner table. My diet has changed quite a bit, as I've been drinking less coffee, eating more fruits and vegetables, and less processed foods and meats. People who sa...

Susana added 4 blog posts19 hours ago

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Susana commented on David's blog post '11 Health Myths That May Surprise You'yesterday

Yes, it is a fun read but is even funnier the comments in the blog post :)

David added 2 blog postson Saturday

David commented on Susana's blog post 'Food Inc.'on Saturday

I will eventually see it at least when it comes to DVD so I can forward some animal slaughter parts... :" I've read about it. You'll probably won't want to after viewing it.....:(

Susana commented on Susana's blog post 'Food Inc.'on Friday

My children went to see the documentary at the theater. After watching this, they plan to improve their shopping even more. I will eventually see it at least when it comes to DVD so I can forward some animal slaughter parts... :(

David commented on Susana's blog post 'Food Inc.'on Friday

Very powerful words, imagery, and message. I'm going to keep watching this. Great find Susana.