WebMD Healthy Recipe Newsletter

Instead of flipping through cookbooks or searching the web, do you want advice and guidance on healthy recipes to appear in your inbox?  Sign up for WebMD’s “Healthy Recipes” Newsletter.  While you are there, pick out more topics that you’d like information on, such as “Weight Loss Wisdom” or “Fitness”.

More on WebMD:  Obesity After Age 50 Raises Diabetes Risk

Not really new news, but emphasizes how important a healthy diet and exercise plan are to prevent chronic disease later in life, including both diabetes and cancer.   Try incorporating the principles of a Mediterranean Diet into your everyday meal plans.

NPR:  Hospital Food Goes Organic

When you visit a loved one in the hospital, have you ever noticed that the cafeteria is not exactly the best place for healthy food?  John Muir Medical Center in Concord CA (near San Francisco) is changing that by offering locally grown and organic foods.

Breast is Best:  Six Months of Breast Milk Gives Babies Immune Boost

The World Health Organization recommends that new mothers exclusively breast feed their children for the first six months of life.  But even if that isn’t in the cards for you, breastfeeding as long as possible brings many health benefits to both mom and baby. .

How a Vegetable –Rich Diet Lowers Blood Pressure (Johns Hopkins Health Alerts)

The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been clinically shown to reduce blood pressure in those with hypertension.  The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy.  A British study reported in the journal Hypertension shows how a diet rich in produce can improve your stats.

The Secret to Lifelong Weight Maintenance (WebMD)

Pamela Peek MD is a well-known, well-respected wellness expert.  In this article, she doesn’t tell you what to eat and what to do, but offers excellent advice on how to “stick with it” for long-term weight loss success.

How to Stop Eating Processed Foods (Washington Post)

Have you read “Food Rules” by Michael Pollan yet?  Rule number one:  Eat food.  Not processed, preservative-filled junk.  Jennifer LaRue Huget offers advice on how to stop eating processed foods, based on information from another great book “Real Food Has Curves”, by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough.

Mercury-Laden Fish Present Danger to Californians (Eat, Drink and Be)

Mercury contamination is a health risk factor, particularly in children and pregnant women.  Certain types of fish are known to be high in mercury, such as swordfish and King mackerel.  The State Water Resources Control Board analyzed mercury content in California waterways and found many to have fish with mercury concentrations higher than the level safe for human consumption.

Low Calorie Salad Recipes (Women’s Health Magazine)

Late spring and early summer are perfect for salads because so many vegetables are in their peak seasons.  Women’s Health Magazine offers six yummy summer salad recipes to break you out of the iceberg-lettuce-and-tomato rut. . Alfreebkinggoldte .

Top Cancer-Fighting Foods (WebMD)

Of course, no single food can eliminate cancer, but a diet pattern of certain healthful nutrients can put the ball in your court for reducing the risk.  Topping the list of this 20 page slideshow are fruits and vegetables (of course), particularly those colorful ones such as dark leafy greens and antioxidant rich berries.

10 Ways to Save at the Supermarket (Eat This, Not That)

One of the top reasons people give for not eating healthy is the cost of fresh foods.  While I completely understand the need for budgeting, keep in mind that the average American spends 10% of their income on food, but may spend as much as 15-20% on medical expenses related to chronic disease treatment.  Use this guide to help navigate the grocery store for the best deals.

Top Ten Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables (Fruits & Veggies More Matters)

While we are encouraged to eat between 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, only about a third of Americans actually meet this goal.  This website offers tips on how to get in more fruits and veggies every day and about the importance of “eating the rainbow”.

Beware of the 100-Calorie Snack Pack (EmpowHER)

The 100-calorie packs were introduced in an effort to actually make portioning out an appropriate amount of food easier.  However, there still are reasons to avoid these convenience foods.  For one, junk food is junk food, even if it is in a cute little package.

Food of the Week:  Spinach (The World’s Healthiest Foods)

Popeye can’t be wrong – spinach is a superfood!  Learn all about the nutritional benefits of this leafy green.  Also try out this Warm Spinach Salad with Tuna recipe.

10 Things Not to Say to Someone Who is Trying to Lose Weight (MSN Health and Fitness)

We know that you are trying to be supportive and helpful, but sometimes words can hurt even if they weren’t meant to.  Use this guide from Caring.com to choose words appropriately.

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Autism Diet May Not Improve Symptoms

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