Tag Archives: healthy eating

Before you sit down to eat, do you think about what goes on your plate or in your bowl? Not all foods are created equal. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains. low-fat dairy products, beans and lean meats are important … Continue reading →

If you want to avoid bisphenol A (BPA) cut down on cans. BPA is a building block of plastic that’s in the epoxy resin used to line most cans. It’s also in some plastic bottles that have a #7 or … Continue reading →

If you want to tap into the mental well-being that comes from the Happiness Diet, follow these basic guidelines: Rule 1 Reduce the amount of processed food you eat. Much of it is loaded with sugar, and too much of … Continue reading →

This question was asked by a 4th grade student in his classroom. Snacks can help keep energy levels high during the day and may prevent overeating at meals. Some snack ideas are apples with peanut butter, fruit with cottage cheese, … Continue reading →

Is it healthy to eat a small amount of dark chocolate every day? If so, how much? If your’re going to eat chocolate, dark is better because of its concentration of flavonoids, which might help lower blood pressure and possibly … Continue reading →