The mini refrigerator has become a life saver for many college students on today’s campuses. It is great to have in your room to... »
Nutrition
One Size Pyramid Doesn’t Fit All
Even if you don’t follow a high fiber menu or alot of high fiber recipes, have a half cup of orange juice at breakfast, a pear with lunch, and a salad along with a cooked vegetable at dinner. You’ve just met some of the standards from the new FDA nutritional guidelines, “MyPyramid”.It’s all very... »
The Italian Food Pyramid
The Italian food pyramid is a version of the US Department of Agriculture food pyramid but aimed at those who use them a Mediterranean diet, or Italian diet. The original food pyramid was designed to try and reverse the growing trend of heart disease and other diseases caused by bad nutrition and bad diet.... »
The Food Pyramid is Wrong For Fat Loss
I am just going to come straight out and say it. I believe the food pyramid as we know it is wrong. I believe that it is not just slightly wrong, I believe it is way out of wack for what should be considered healthy eating.As it currently stands, you can find various definitions... »
Foods of the French Food Pyramid
The French food pyramid would be a lot like the food pyramids that we have here in the West. The food pyramid is presented in diagram form, those foods which you are supposed to be eating, and the recommended level of those foods. The French pyramid is exactly the same from that extent. French... »
Reading Food Labels to Control Calories and Other Nutrition Choices
Control Calories and Make the Best Nutrition ChoicesMany people get confused as they are reading food labels. There are many tricky terms that can confuse someone who is trying to control calories, carbohydrates, protein, fiber or fat intake. If you are one of these people, don’t worry. These facts will help you make better... »
Guide to the Food Pyramid
The recommended food pyramid provides a simple guide to establishing healthy eating habits. The food pyramid was originally established in the 1960s in response to the increase in heart disease, and to help people understand what it takes to stay healthy. There are several facets of the food pyramid, which help you to analyze... »
Teaching Kids About Nutrition? Add Patience to the Food Pyramid
With the onset of a new school year, it was time to start thinking about establishing healthy school-time routines especially in the area of nutrition. After dining on cold cereal and pop corn all summer, it was time to reacquaint my kids with foods that don’t come with toys or have cartoon characters on... »
Low Carb Food Pyramid
Do you even know what your food-pyramid should look like? Is the low carb food pyramid an effective tool to use for weight-watchers? The real truth lies a great deal on your physical condition, and also what is recommended by your doctor.The main point of the food pyramid is to guide folks in making... »
The Pyramid Plan
Americans are used to getting what they want, when they want it. From fast food (your way, right away) to television (cable-on-demand and Tivo) to Internet shopping, we want things quickly, with minimum effort. With this in mind, it is no surprise that a perusal of dieting books will turn up hundreds of different... »
Healthy Eating – Cholesterol Dietary Management
Conventional Dietary Management of CholesterolWhile the development of plant sterol-enriched spreads is a very significant advance in the dietary management of cholesterol, it does not replace conventional dietary therapy. Rather, a plant sterol-enriched spread is an adjunct to conventional advice, which substantially increases the potential of diet to lower serum total and LDL-cholesterol.What is... »
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