Brits in Denial About Their Weight Fate Overweight Brits are in denial about their weight and continue to eat an unhealthy diet despite health warnings about obesity, according to new research by weight loss aid alli*. One in five (20%) overweight people questioned in Britain said they have never tried to lose their excess weight [ Read More ]
Milk is the Single Greatest Source of Vitamin D in Our Diets – Providing More of this Essential Nutrient than Any Other Food Well-known for its role in keeping bones strong, vitamin D is now being hailed for so much more – from normal muscle function to a healthy immune system. Yet despite the growing [ Read More ]
An estimated 102 million Americans have cholesterol levels that are considered borderline high-risk. This staggering fact makes lowering cholesterol one of the most imperative things to do to promote overall heart health. Unfortunately, too few people understand the essential steps in reaching this goal. Metamucil and Dr. Michael Roizen, Chairman of the Wellness Institute at [ Read More ]
Latest nutrition guidance highlights dairy’s key role in a nutrient-rich diet The nation’s obesity numbers continue to climb, yet surprisingly many Americans are falling short on key nutrients that could put their health at risk.(1,2,3) To address the obesity epidemic the nation faces – especially among children – the federal government released the 2010 Dietary [ Read More ]
For the first time ever, soyfoods are being brought front and center in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services’ (HHS) 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, which provide nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence [ Read More ]
Guidelines Also Suggest Limiting Sodium, Added Sugar, Solid Fats Less sodium, added sugar, and solid fat, and fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables; the government’s recommendations about what we should eat have been updated with a few key changes. Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health [ Read More ]