Healthy Eating

A national survey of registered dietitians predicts that 2018s top consumer interest will be fermented foods, such as yogurt, kefir, kombucha (fermented sweet tea), sauerkraut, tempeh, some pickles, kimchi and miso. Pollock Communications, a public relations firm, and the magazine Todays Dietitian conducted the survey of 2,050 nutrition professionals.

Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Q. Is it safe to drink one diet soda a day? My doctor says one should be fine, but I read a lot of bad things about diet beverages.

Since 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed manufacturers of soy-based food products to claim that consumption of 25 grams of soy protein a day, as a part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. This package labeling language was authorized based on preliminary evidence that incorporating soy in your daily meals can lower bad LDL cholesterol levels enough to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Humble dried lentils are a valuable pantry staple and they are easy to cook. Unlike dried beans, they do not require pre-soaking. Lentils are a good source of plant protein, fiber, minerals (like iron and zinc) and folate. They are economical too-ideal for hearty soups like this one. As this recipe takes advantage of convenience products like frozen chopped onions, jarred minced garlic and prepared shredded carrots, the soup is a cinch to make. It takes about an hour to cook on the stovetop. Pureing a portion of the soup gives it body while maintaining the texture with some intact lentils, but is optional and depends on your personal preference. This step is easy to do with an immersion blender. You can also use a regular blender, but be sure to use caution when blending hot liquids. The soup keeps well and can also be frozen.

Getting older brings significant changes-in where you live, how you live and with whom you live. New health conditions and age-related changes in the body can affect how well you absorb certain nutrients and the amounts you may need. Although you cant stop time, you can control what you eat.

A wide variety of options are available that allow you to easily shift between cooking for one, two or more people depending on the occasion. These products make it easier to prepare healthy meals.

The red wine gives this sophisticated stew a deep red color and a warm, complex flavor..

A large umbrella review of 218 studies on coffee and health found that people who drink 3 to 4 cups a day are at lower risk of a range of diseases and conditions, says a study in The BMJ. The umbrella review combined the results of 218 meta-analyses, each of which combined findings from multiple studies. These studies of studies included 17 with randomized clinical trials, which-compared to observational studies-produce stronger evidence that coffee may directly reduce the risk of certain diseases.

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released an update to guidelines that redefines high blood pressure (hypertension) and makes recommendations on how doctors should treat it. The guidelines lower the threshold at which a person would be diagnosed with hypertension. Under the new standard, its estimated that 46% of American adults can now be diagnosed, or about 100 million people. The guidelines set a lower bar for what will be considered hypertension. Though voluntary, the guidelines are likely to influence how some doctors advise and treat their patients.