Reduce Heart Disease Deaths Through Food Price Changes
Policymakers are looking at ways to help nudge Americans to make healthier food choices. Two possible approaches: 1) raise the prices of unhealthy foods to discourage their consumption and 2) subsidize the prices of healthy foods to encourage their consumption. The payoff from either one? Lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, says a new study.
Managing Special Diets at Holiday Meals
Whether youre hosting or attending a holiday meal, chances are that one or more guests are restricting something from their diets. Watching salt intake is one of the more common dietary restrictions, according to an online poll of American households. But, a good portion of people limit or avoid items like lactose (natural milk sugar), meat, refined carbohydrate/sugar, gluten (a protein in certain grains) or commonly-allergenic items like milk (dairy), peanuts and tree nuts. So, how can you all come together to enjoy a meal?
Q. Are nutrients lost by rinsing canned beans?
Q. Are nutrients lost by rinsing canned beans?
Is Lemon-Lime Soda Bad for You?
Does lemon-lime soda count as one of the sugar-sweetened beverages were advised to limit? Lemon-lime makes it sound a little healthier.
Does Peeling Carrots Remove Nutrients?
Q. Is it true that most of a carrot's nutrients are in or just below the skin, so it shouldn't be peeled?
Lowered School Lunch Standards
Healthier school meals have been in place for five years. But, the government recently relaxed a few Obama-era rulings for the federally-funded National School Lunch Program.
Better Brown-Bag Lunches
Depending on what you pack in lunches for yourself or family members, you may not do better nutritionally than the cafeterias or eateries you're passing up. Studies suggest it's common for kids' packed lunches to be low in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy products.
Making Healthy Meals with Minimal Fuss
Many people are pressed for time (and sometimes energy) when it comes to putting dinner on the table. But, sometimes we make it harder than it needs to be. You'll be ready to whip up a quick meal any day of the week if you stock your kitchen with minimally-prepped, nutritious ingredients (think: frozen vegetables, precooked brown rice and frozen fish fillets) and simple ideas for quick-fix dishes.
Does Coffee Cause Calcium Loss?
I heard that drinking coffee can cause calcium loss from the body. Is that true?
Lost Sense of Taste: Will It Come Back?
Q. I recently lost my sense of taste. I can taste spices somewhat. Can you tell me if and how I can get back my sense of taste?