Comments (19) | Post a CommentNutrition Tips for an Older You!
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Fri, Jun 16, 2006, 7:51 pm PDTIt used to be that much of the nutrition advice dispensed to the "typical older American" was focused on chewing with dentures or preventing constipation. Today's older American is active and health-conscious,…Read More
Follow the Five-a-Day Rule
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Wed, Jun 14, 2006, 12:31 pm PDTEver heard of the "five-a-day" rule? It refers to the recommended minimum of five servings a day of fruits and vegetables to get the most benefit from our diet. That's easy to remember, but apparently hard to…Read More
The Scoop on Soy
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Mon, Jun 12, 2006, 9:02 am PDTDid you know that the United States produces one-half of the world's soybeans? Despite our wealth of new information about the benefits of soy as part of a healthy diet, the average American eats very little…Read More
Summer Food Safety
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Fri, Jun 09, 2006, 8:57 am PDTWith summer under way, many of us are planning to host or attend outdoor events. Here are some food safety tips to keep in mind as you pack your picnic baskets.Keep it at the right temperature:Try to keep hot…Read More
Spice Things Up
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Tue, Jun 06, 2006, 9:04 am PDTMost of us know very well the benefits of decreasing fat, sugar, and salt in our daily diets. But we may struggle to find ways to scale down our consumption of these nutrients even though we understand why we…Read More
Beware of Fake Diet-Friendly Foods
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Sat, Jun 03, 2006, 2:00 pm PDTAs we have discussed on many occasions in this blog, food isn't always what it seems. Unfortunately, manufacturers are all too aware of this confusion and frequently market their new products to fit the latest…Read More
Breaking Down a Healthy Diet
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Wed, May 24, 2006, 5:40 pm PDTWhat constitutes a healthy diet? This is a difficult subject to get your arms around, as all of us have different perceptions of what a healthy diet looks like. The low-carb followers may tell you that carbs…Read More
Downsizing the Supersizing
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Tue, May 16, 2006, 9:46 am PDTEating out with my toddler is always an adventure but, as a dietitian, I am shocked again and again at the sheer quantity of food that's served to a child these days. Every meal results in a "doggy bag" that…Read More
Plant Sterols: Are They for You?
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Tue, Apr 25, 2006, 12:36 pm PDTI wonder how many of you have sampled butter-like spreads such as Benecol or Take Control that are now available in grocery stores? If you have and they have become a regular item on your grocery list, you have…Read More
Fad Diets: Separating Fact From Fiction
Posted By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Mon, Apr 17, 2006, 12:52 pm PDTEvery year Americans invest billions of dollars in weight loss diets and gimmicks, many of which yield few results. However, the lure of quick, easy weight loss is hard to resist. Despite ineffective tools,…Read More
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