Recent News & Comments About benefits of healthy eating
Jolie, Simpson just don't get veganism
Celebrities always have been on the forefront of the latest diet crazes, and for better or worse, many people fashion their eating habits after their favorite stars.Unfortunately, celebrities can often lead well-meaning dieters astray. Such is the case of Angelina Jolie and her recent comments on veganism. At a press junket for "Salt," Jolie confessed that "I was a vegan for a long time, and it ...
Blueberries provide a host of healthy benefits, Oklahoma research shows
A joint research project between the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Oklahoma State University indicates that blueberries significantly dropped blood pressure in subjects and offered other benefits. Polyphenol in fresh blueberries is believed to be the key component to improve blood pressure levels in just eight weeks.
Be smart with food choices
The basis for a healthy eating plan should be fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk products, lean meats, poultry, fish and beans, lentils and other legumes.
Keep kids on the path to good health
Childhood obesity is one of this country's most alarming health threats. Obesity in children has almost tripled since 1980, rising from 6.5 percent to 16.3 percent. Obese children have a higher likelihood of becoming obese adults, which contributes to many life-threatening diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. If this trend continues, this may be the first generation to ...
Dietitians say properly proportioned meals key to good health
Portion control is essential for healthy eating, but selectingthe right portions of foods can make a huge difference in getting ahealthy meal.
Forget Jenny Craig: Hit the drive-thru
Can eating fast food help you lose weight? Christine Dougherty, a 27-year-old business consultant in Pensacola, Fla., thinks so. ``I don't like to cook, and I wanted to be realistic without changing my lifestyle too much,'' Dougherty said.
How to eat healthier at the dining hall
Eating on a meal plan can keep cash in your pocket and keep excess weight off. Just keep these foods off your plate.
MIND & SPIRIT: Small steps towards healthy eating
DO you eat to live or live to eat? Do you only eat when you are hungry or do you eat for other reasons?
No safe harbor
Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and limiting alcohol — key factors for a healthy lifestyle and prevention of so many conditions — also can help women lower their risk for getting breast cancer, the No. 2 cancer killer among women.
Local news and events
Event to focus on children's sleep Continuing Education Conference will present a conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, entitled "Helping Our Children Sleep, Eat, Exercise to be Healthy," from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Gateway Center, One Gateway Drive, in Collinsville.
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