With so many Americans focusing on controlling and losing weight, what trends will emerge in 2011? The Calorie Control Council is making these predictions when it comes to weight loss and obesity prevention for the coming year.
Eating about a handful of pecans each day may play a role in protecting the nervous system, according to a new animal study published in the current issue of Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. The study, conducted at the Center for Cellular Neurobiology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, suggests adding pecans to your diet may delay the progression of age-related motor neuron degeneration. This may include diseases like amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Share your favorite recipes and win $500! The Association for Dressings & Sauces is proud to announce 10-Ingredient Salads for 2010 Recipe Contest available now on www.saladaday.org.
Lack of Education by Healthcare Providers on Proper Bottle-Feeding Practices Places Infants at Risk, International Formula Council Offers Online Resources to Help
The American Heart Association recommends five or more servings of vegetables and fruits per day to maintain optimal health. The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) says one easy and delicious way to get your daily five is with salads and salad dressings. Because of their versatility, salads and today's wide variety of dressings are a creative way to satisfy your body's healthy cravings.
Six studies published in the past year by a Cornell researcher add to growing evidence that an apple a day -- as well as daily helpings of other fruits and vegetables -- can help keep the breast-cancer doctor away. Of the top 25 fruits consumed in the United States, Dr. Rui Hai Liu reports that apples provide 33 percent of the phenolics that Americans consume annually.
It's up to you to adhere to your healthy eating mantra this spring. And salads are a deliciously versatile and affordable way to get your essential nutrients.
Health Canada has reassured Canadians that BPA is safe for use in infant formula packaging in a recent announcement regarding its final assessment of bisphenol A (BPA).
For decades, children of all ages have consumed fruit juice as part of their school foodservice meals or in the lunches they have toted from home.Recently, however, some parents have become confused about 100 percent juice"”how much to drink, how much to serve their children"”partly because of the natural sweet taste of fruit juice. The majority of research on juice shows that it definitely contributes important nutrients to the diet and is clearly NOT the reason for childhood obesity.
October is National Eat Better; Eat Together Month. That means it's time to corral the kids and tempt the teens with healthy family meals, says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS).
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) joined a panel yesterday of the aging industry's top experts to unveil "Ask Medicare", a new online initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aimed at educating caregivers of seniors and people with disabilities.
"This month, make it a priority to increase your consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits and treat your body to the vitamins and minerals it craves," says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS). The Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers joins the Produce for Better Health Foundation in celebrating September as "Fruits and Veggies "“ More Matters" Month.
Recently, people have become somewhat confused about 100 percent fruit juice"”how much to drink, how much to serve their children. According to Dr. Theresa Nicklas, with Baylor College of Medicine, parents should be confident serving their children appropriate amounts of 100 percent fruit juice.
There is no body of research that links consumption of 100 percent fruit juice with an increased incidence of diabetes. The scientific community would agree that one single study (such as that recently published by Bazzano et al.) does not provide support for any general conclusions about 100 percent fruit juice.
"July is National Horseradish Month and with that comes the perfect opportunity to introduce some sizzle into your menu," says The Horseradish Information Council. The Atlanta-based trade association of horseradish processors encourages horseradish consumption from sun-up to sun-down during this summer month.
A geriatric care manager is a skilled professional who can assist aging family members struggling amidst treacherous weather conditions. Geriatric care managers are able to help to ensure the safety and well-being of elders and to relieve the concerns of adult children living at a distance.
Nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare, salads are among the most healthy and versatile foods around. The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS), the Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers to the industry, welcomes May as National Salad Month and encourages creativity when incorporating a salad into your healthy eating regimen.
"Get ready to master the art of marination this May," says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS). The Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers to the industry recommends unleashing your inner grill master as you embark upon summer grilling season.
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) recently surveyed 2,075 U.S. adults aged 18 and over about elder care and aging issues. The Geriatric Care Manager/Aging Study was conducted by Harris Interactive via its QuickQuerySM online omnibus service.
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) is helping to spread the word to seniors and their families about the need to file tax returns in order to receive the payments from the president's economic stimulus program.