Nutrition and Diet Articles

Should You Cut Down on Salt?A new government report questions the wisdom of cutting down salt consumption

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Nutrition Education vs Healthy Eating HabitsNutrition education and healthy eating guidelines are only useful if we eat what we learn

Don't Shop for Food When You're HungryResearchers say people who skip meals buy more calorie-laden food when they shop

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Focus on Healthy Eating Habits, Not SuperfoodsTop superfoods can’t prevent cancer, healthy eating habits are essential

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How Long Do You Store Spices in Your Spice Cabinet?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

January 12, 2013

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Check Jars for Spices to See if You Store Spices Too Long

How long your store spices and herbs in your spice cabinet will determine how effective they will be in seasoning your food. Do an annual check of your jars for spices to keep them fresh.

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Marketing Foods in 2013: Top New Food Product Ideas

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

January 12, 2013

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A look at this year’s trends in marketing foods and best new food product ideas

A look at some predictions about the top new food ideas for 2013. Trends suggest that marketing foods to American palates will include revivals from the past and innovations towards the future.

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Do You Have a Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 11, 2013

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People over 50 are at increased risk of a vitamin B12 deficiency

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Coffee Could Lower Depression Risk

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 9, 2013

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Researchers say unsweetened coffee may be a better choice than sugary drinks or even diet soda

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10 Cheap Diet Solutions for Safe Weight Loss

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

January 7, 2013

Trying to diet on a budget can seem impossible when you see the price tags on the latest gluten-free foods and shiny new gym equipment that promise safe weight loss for those with fat wallets. As a challenge, I took a walk through the nearest discount dollar store to identify cheap diet solutions for those with good intentions, but modest means. I wasn't disappointed. Here are ten items you can buy for ten dollars that will help you eat right and get in shape so you can lose and save at the same time!

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To Lose Weight, Watch Your Plate

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 4, 2013

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Paying attention to your eating environment helps with weight loss, researchers say

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Aerobic Exercise is Best for Weight Loss, Study Says

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 3, 2013

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Researchers say that aerobic exercise works better than resistance training for losing fat

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Is It Healthy to be Fat?

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 2, 2013

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A new study finds that being overweight could lower your risk of death, especially as you get older

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Healthy New Year's Resolutions

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 1, 2013

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I've made a list of resolutions that focus on things I won't do in 2013

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Five Foods That Should be in Your Diet Once You Reach 50

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

December 31, 2012

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The older you get, the more you should know about "superfoods" like green tea, cherries, dark chocolate, yogurt, and coffee.

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