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Natural and Organic: Not the Same
Posted Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 9:34 pm PDTAs you strive to make healthier food choices, you may come across the terms natural and organic. But what exactly do these terms mean?
A New Food Pyramid for Older Adults
Posted Tue, Jul 15, 2008, 4:45 am PDTIf you're concerned about eating healthy well into your twilight years, be on the lookout for another food guide pyramid designed just for you.
Post a Comment (15)The Power of Family Mealtimes
Posted Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 4:09 pm PDTChildren in families who eat together are less likely to smoke, use drugs or alcohol, have an eating disorder, or be depressed — even their school…
Post a Comment (8)Making Sense of Food Labels
Posted Fri, Jun 27, 2008, 2:25 pm PDTEven though you may already be reading food labels, do you really know what you're reading? If you said "No," you're not alone.
Post a Comment (17)Diet Plays a Big Role in Reversing Heart Disease
Posted Wed, Jun 18, 2008, 1:57 pm PDTHeart disease is still the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in America. But even if you already have heart disease or have had a heart…
Post a Comment (17)Cooking Oils: Know the Basics
Posted Fri, Jun 13, 2008, 4:17 pm PDTClients often mention that they're confused by all the different types of cooking oils available these days. "What is the best oil for cooking?," they…
Post a Comment (34)The High Fructose Corn Syrup Myth
Posted Tue, Jun 10, 2008, 3:05 am PDTRealize that many other nutrition goals are more vital to your health that striving to attain a diet that's 100-percent free of high fructose corn…
Post a Comment (564)Don't Cut Nutrition from Your Grocery Budget
Posted Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 8:57 am PDTBy choosing the cheapest food products, you may be compromising your health.
Post a Comment (20)Foods That Lower Your Health Risks
Posted Tue, May 27, 2008, 2:57 pm PDTMore than one-third of shoppers are looking for functional foods; that is, foods that will reduce the risk of one or more health conditions.
Post a Comment (10)Do You Need a Vitamin D Supplement?
Posted Fri, May 23, 2008, 12:38 pm PDTVitamin D deficiency can cause weakened bones and lead to osteoporosis. Recent research has now linked a vitamin D deficiency to breast-cancer…
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Meet Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
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Hi, I’m Christine. As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator at Johns Hopkins, I teach people every day how to eat smarter and live healthier lives. My blog will help you sort through what works and what doesn’t, while giving you tips to make healthy eating a natural part of your everyday life.
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