www.dailyrx.com - Healthy Eating and Diet

All-Day Buffet in Elementary Schools?

Tara Haelle — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:16:19 +0000

Four times as many obese children are in the U.S. today as there were in the 1970s - but the availability of snacks at school besides school meals shows little signs of decreasing.

Let Your Baby Lead the Way

Tara Haelle — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:52:09 +0000

Parents who opt to let their babies feed themselves with finger foods during baby-led weaning - rather than spoon-feeding them pureed food - may end up with healthier kids.

Positive Parenting Improves Child Health

Tara Haelle — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:10:08 +0000

One method for reducing childhood obesity among the highest risk kids may be as simple as teaching parents positive parenting techniques, such as using praise and healthy discipline.

Would You Like String Beans With That?

Tara Haelle — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:29:05 +0000

Whether ketchup counts as a vegetable or not, kids should be seeing healthier options in school cafeterias soon, following the first overhaul of school lunch standards in over 15 years.

Candy and Cookies and Chips, So What?

Tara Haelle — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:24:13 +0000

Parents and policymakers worried about the junk food offerings at schools may be focusing their anger in the wrong direction, according to a new study.

Praise Away Child Obesity

Deanna Morey — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:02:21 +0000

Baffled by how to best help your obese child? The key may be a positive treatment program filled with plenty of praise and parental involvement.

Small Plates May Not Equal Diet Success

Deanna Morey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:34 +0000

Experts have long suggested dieters might receive an added boost in cutting calories simply by eating meals on smaller plates. New research suggests that theory may be a myth.

Sleep Well, Hunger Less

Tara Haelle — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:37:02 +0000

If you're feeling hungrier than usual, take a look at your sleeping habits - are you getting enough sleep? If not, that may be the reason for the extra appetite.

Have You Had Your Roughage Today?

Tara Haelle — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:18:06 +0000

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but a review of studies on dietary fiber shows including enough of it in your diet might mean avoiding medicine in the first place.

Eat Mindfully at Your Favorite Haunts

Tara Haelle — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:09:04 +0000

Avoiding restaurants because of your diet? A new study says you may not have to if you make smart, "mindful" choices.

Too Much of a Good Thing

Tara Haelle — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:46:33 +0000

Though many people are deficient in vitamin D, it's possible to go too far to make up the difference. The "sunshine vitamin" may only protect the heart if you have the right amount.

Calories For Fat, Protein For Lean Mass

Tara Haelle — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:43:30 +0000

Eating too much - but not enough protein - might mean you'll weigh less than heavy protein eaters, but you'll likely be carrying around a higher percentage of fat.

Good Diet May Protect An Aging Brain

Steve Carrell — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:36:05 +0000

Older people may gain brain benefits from high levels of omega-3 fatty acids or vitamins B, C, D and E. High levels of trans-fats may mean worse mental abilities and more brain shrinkage.

Five Food Trends for 2012

Shelley Seale — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +0000

You are what you eat. It's a well-worn adage, but after the pre-packaged, convenience and fast food craze of post-WWII America we may finally be coming back to that realization: that what we put into our bodies matters greatly to our health. There is also ample evidence that what you eat affects your mood, emotions and mental health as well.

The Resolution Plan

Shelley Seale — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:39:43 +0000

It's that time of year again - time to make all those resolutions with all those good intentions that go behind them.

Eating Fruits and Veggies may not Reduce Weight

Deanna Morey — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:14:08 +0000

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables doesn't appear to be enough to stave off weight gain with age. The exception may be among smokers who recently kicked the habit.

Start Up 2012 With Online Help

Deanna Morey — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:22:09 +0000

Planning to get fit in the new year? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released Supertracker, a Web site that allows users to track their eating habits and physical activity as they make changes to improve their health.

Changing the Course of Heart Disease

Deanna Morey — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:58:50 +0000

Awareness has increased for coronary heart disease. Individuals more easily recognize the symptoms and know the importance of managing factors such as high cholesterol and hypertension.

Lose the Lbs, Your Heart Will Thank You

Deanna Morey — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:52:08 +0000

After having initial success in quickly losing weight, it's common for body weight to level off. During this period a person may maintain the same weight or begin regaining weight.

Skipping Holiday Weight Gain

Deanna Morey — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:30:07 +0000

The holidays can be one of the toughest times of the year for maintaining your weight. With gifts of chocolate from friends, pot lucks at work and indulgent home-cooked meals, skipping holiday weight gain is no easy task.

Vitamins May Still Reduce Stroke Risk

Deanna Morey — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:51:09 +0000

Several recent trials have suggested that vitamin therapy does not lower stroke risk. A pair of doctors is disputing those findings, instead pointing out they can be beneficial in higher doses.

Post Menopause? Rethink Diet Resolutions

Tara Haelle — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:42:22 +0000

Resolving to shed those extra holiday pounds may sound like a good idea, but for postmenopausal women, maintaining the status quo may be better unless they keep the weight off for good.

Your "Muffin Top" Produces a Bigger Baby

Nicole McEwen — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:24:06 +0000

Are you convinced that your muffin top isn't hurting anyone, so there's no need to lose it? Think again. A new study shows that packing on extra pounds is bad for your baby - even if you're not pregnant yet.

Eating Away at Stroke Risk

Deanna Morey — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:56:06 +0000

Women may be able to lower their risk of stroke just by changing what they eat -- even if they have a history of heart disease. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which are high in antioxidants, appear to offer positive heart benefits.

Young Generation Faces Health Gap

Shelley Seale — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:11:41 +0000

For young Americans, the gap in levels of health care has increased substantially. If you were born in the United States after 1980, the health disparity may have grown like never before.

Abbott Receives Approval for Vitamin D Test

Staff — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:45:31 +0000

Abbott announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a fully-automated 25-OH Vitamin D assay performed on its widely used ARCHITECT laboratory testing platform.

Vitamin D for the Diabetic Heart

Travis Hill — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:48:31 +0000

If you develop diabetes, you have to start taking even better care of your heart than before. Drinking a certain type of yogurt may be one way to protect against your increased risk of heart disease.

Hit the Bottle, Keep Diabetes at Bay

Travis Hill — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Eating lots of refined carbohydrates - which are found in foods like white bread and sugary drinks - can increase your risk of diabetes. Changing your diet may lower your risk, but a little alcohol might do the same.

Hold Off On That Sugar Rush

Shelley Seale — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:50:15 +0000

You know the feeling: it's the afternoon slump, and that soda or candy bar is just the ticket to give you that sugar rush for an extra burst of energy and alertness.

Flexitarians: The New Food Consumer

Shelley Seale — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:50:14 +0000

It was not that long ago when it seemed that most people could be divided into vegetarians or non-vegetarians, in terms of diet. It was something that you either were, or you weren't.