Lower-Sodium Foods : Shopping List

Most people eat much more sodium (salt) than they need. This can lead to health problems like high blood pressure. To lower the amount of sodium in your diet, follow these tips when you go food shopping to find lower-sodium foods: Choose fresh instead of processed foods when you can Use the...

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Healthy Snacks : Quick Tips for Parents

Snacks don’t need to be unhealthy. There are plenty of healthy snack options that give your school-aged kids important nutrients and help satisfy hunger between meals. Try these healthy snack ideas. Combine fruits and veggies with dairy or proteins: Make “ants on a log” (celery with peanut...

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Fats: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Are you feeling confused about fats in your diet? Do you want to know which fats are good for you and which ones to avoid? Well, you’ve come to the right place!  The Different Fats in Your Diet First things first, not all fats in your diet are created equal. Some are essential for our...

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Sodium is out, Spices are in

Sodium is found in many of the foods we eat, and most of us get more of it than we need. This is because salt is already added to a lot of the foods we buy and dishes we order, and you may not even realize it. It is used by food manufacturers and others who prepare foods as a preservative and to...

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