Category Archives: Nutrition

Don’t Leave Healthy Eating to Chance: Start with a Plan.

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Making small changes in the way we eat and live can make a big difference in our health. Eating a well-balanced diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods is important to our overall health, but it doesn't just happen by chance. If we leave it up to chance, hunger often gets the best of us. We find ourselves pulling into the drive thru, again.  Last month I started making a greater effort to plan out my family’s meals ahead of time, mostly

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Exploring the Facts and Myths of Dietary Acrylamide

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An International Food Information Council Foundation Exclusive Web Cast Journalist Briefing

WASHINGTON, February 8, 2010 — Acrylamide is a naturally occurring chemical found in a wide range of different foods from chips to coffee to breakfast cereals to breads, but it also is one of the most misunderstood by consumers.  2010 will be a key year of focus on acrylamide by health and regulatory bodies across the globe, including the FDA, WHO and Health Canada . Join us as we host
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How do you get your teenager to eat whole grains?

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A research study published in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that the average daily whole grain consumption by adolescents and young adults was less than 1 serving.  The average recommended amount is 3 servings.* Whole grains play an important role in preventing coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and overweight/obesity.  They also reduce constipation and provide many important nutrients. So what is a parent of a teenager to do?  Discussing the importance of eating
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