Is drinking alcohol part of a healthy lifestyle?
Recommendation: If you don’t drink alcohol, don’t start. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit your intake. If you don’t drink already, don’t start. If you do…
Dining Out Doesn’t Mean Ditching Your Diet
Eating out with friends and family can be a delicious and enjoyable experience. Let’s face it: Someone is cooking for you, and someone else is doing the…
Eat Healthy on a Budget: Plan Ahead
Eating healthy includes lots of fruit, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. If you shop smart and plan ahead, you’ll be surprised at how much good-for-you food…
7 Excuses to Overindulge and How to Take Control
Excuses, excuses. Don’t let them get in the way of eating healthy. Here are seven ways to overcome common excuses many people make to overindulge. It’s a…
Fresh, Frozen or Canned Fruit and Vegetables: All Can Be Healthy Choices
Fresh produce, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables can all help to meet the recommended daily amount of each. Canned Fruits and Vegetables Canned fruits and vegetables…
Grocery Stores Make It Easier to Eat Well
Making healthy food choices can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when facing an abundance of options. That’s why many grocery stores offer access to retail Registered Dietitian…
Healthy Foods Under $1 Per Serving
Eating healthy on a budget might seem difficult, but it can be done. Being creative can help you stick to your budget and enjoy eating nutritious and…
The American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
A healthy diet and lifestyle are the keys to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. It’s not as hard as you may think. Remember, it’s the overall pattern…
An avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay
Eating one avocado a day as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese individuals, according to…
Managing Blood Pressure with a Heart-Healthy Diet
What are the benefits of heart-healthy eating? Eating a heart-healthy diet is important to help manage your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and other…