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In our journey toward healthy living, we sometimes encounter confusing or even contradictory advice. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the volume of information bombarding us daily in magazines, on television and online. At times, we may find ourselves wishing for a clear, straightforward set of tips to steer us in the right direction. Enter Michael Pollan’s book, Food Rules: An Eater’s...
Over the past 40 years, what changes have you seen in food choices and eating patterns? How has the food landscape changed in your home? How has it shaped your eating and shopping habits? Here are some highlights from the January/February 2011 issue of the Nutrition Action Healthletter:Microwaves were introduced in home kitchens. Then, fewer than one out of 100 kitchens had a microwave oven....
Isabella Morgia di Vicari has two passions -- food and family. They've always been her recipe for happiness. When Isabella had a midlife crisis, she didn't come out swinging -- she came out cooking.
You've seen Phil Lempert, who's also known as the Supermarket Guru, on the Today Show, Oprah and The View. He's one of the world's top food industry experts, and he already knows what hot new food trends we'll be drooling over next year.
Researchers have defined five dietary patterns that are influenced by age, race, region, gender, income and education in a presentation at the American Heart Association’s 2012 scientific session. The study was based on a detailed questionnaire completed by 21,636 black and white adults age 45 and over. The five dietary patterns are as follows: Alcohol—proteins, alcohol (wine, beer and...
Meet a mother of four who is unlikely crusader for change. But her child's allergic reaction to breakfast sent her on a path of discovery, horror and a vow to discover how our food supply became so dangerous to our children.
At 71, food columnist Mary Ryder took a shot at a new hobby -- turkey hunting.
Are you in a bad mood? It's probably your diet.
Nutritionist and author Ellie Krieger lives in a world of food where there is no fear or guilt, only joy and balance. No ingredient is ever off limits because food is celebrated, not demonized. On Super Bowl Sunday—a day on which eating is an essential part of the recreational ritual—we might do well to adopt her philosophy. As long as we eat in moderation and keep a balance in our choices,...
We finally have permission to do what our parents told us to stop doing—play with our food! The American Dietetic Association is giving the go-ahead by sponsoring March National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March. This year’s theme is Eat Right with Color, an idea that provides a perfect opportunity to get creative and have some fun making healthful meals by using fresh and colorful...