Finally, healthy food indulgences Feb 14, 2008
" Healthy foods you may already love There's no need to develop a taste for tofu and bean sprouts if you don't really like them. Choosing foods to improve the quality of your diet should start with rewarding yourself for what you're already doing right. Do you order salads with dressing on the side? You're working to control your intake of fat and calories. Do you reach for the skim or 1 percent milk in the dairy aisle? You're cutting back on saturated fats. Anytime you add more vegetables to a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Best Weight-loss Plans For Heart Health Identified Oct 4, 2007
Weight Watchers and the 2005 USDA Food Guide Pyramid plan were included because they are the largest commercial weight loss plan and the current government recommendation, respectively ... 2005 USDA Food Guide Pyramid (48 ... "One of the unexpected findings is that the 2005 USDA Food Guide Pyramid, the current government recommendation, fared significantly worse than the New Glucose Revolution, Weight Watchers High Carbohydrate and Ornish plans," said Ma. (Science Daily)
UMass Medical School study identifies the best weight-loss plans for heart health Oct 1, 2007
Weight Watchers and the 2005 USDA Food Guide Pyramid plan were included because they are the largest commercial weight loss plan and the current government recommendation, respectively ... 8); 2005 USDA Food Guide Pyramid (48 ... One of the unexpected findings is that the 2005 USDA Food Guide Pyramid, the current government recommendation, fared significantly worse than the New Glucose Revolution, Weight Watchers High Carbohydrate and Ornish plans, said Ma. (EurekAlert!)
AMA Releases Resolutions for a Healthy New Year Dec 27, 2006
-- Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables: As recommend by the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, eat about two cups of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables daily to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, stroke, and high blood pressure. -- Cut Back on Salt: Limit your salt intake to one teaspoon per day (if you are 50 years of age or older, cut back to about half a teaspoon per day) to help lower blood pressure and decrease your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. (PR Newswire)
