Today, many people consume more calories, sodium, sugar, and saturated fat than their body needs. As shown with the recent obesity epidemic in adults and children, it’s having a negative effect on weight and health. Consuming the appropriate amount of food and calories is important to maintain a healthy weight …

January is Weight Management Season, February is National Heart Health Month and throughout the year 2017 the USA National Centers for Disease Control are promoting health initiatives to try to lower daily sodium consumption nationally in the USA. So this is a perfect time to highlight important information you should …

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and also the beginning of the Holiday Season. In the USA, particularly during the holidays, people are consuming excessive amounts of sodium, sugar and other foods that can encourage or trigger inflammation. Inflammation can cause over activity in the immune system and play a role …

In the USA, the month of September generally means back to school for kids and the month of October kicks off the fall sugars holidays like Halloween. The consumption of excess sugar has become a serious health  problem in the USA. Studies around the world have shown that high intakes …

Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. It can be cheaper to eat fast food. For example, make a meal of meat MyPlate can cost about half of a fast from meat on the street food, that it is much more nutritious. You can find healthy items …

Poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle can have a negative effect on your weight, heart and overall health. In fact, January is Weight Management Season, February is National Heart Month and 2016 is the International Year of the Pulses (dried beans, lentils and peas). So now is the perfect …

Whether you have diabetes, are at risk, or just know someone with the disease, it’s important to be aware that foods like rice (and beans) can fit into a healthy meal plan. Everyone’s needs are unique. For that reason, it’s always important to first meet with your physician, nutritionist or …