More About Baby Formula
Thursday November 25, 2004
DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is an omega 3 fatty acid that is important for brain and eye development. Studies show that supplementing these oils may be beneficial for young ... Read More
Questions About Low Carb Diets
Tuesday November 23, 2004
The low carbohydrate diets are still a very popolar way to lose weight. A reader recently asked me some great questions about low carb diets. Are the low ... Read More
Portion Control
Sunday November 21, 2004
With the holiday season approaching, it is important to remember not to over-eat at all those parties and gatherings. Here are some quick tips for portion control.
Vitamin E
Wednesday November 17, 2004
A recent study indicates that there is a correlation between vitamin E consumption at high doses and a slight increase in mortality. Are these results significant and do they ... Read More
Infant Formulas
Monday November 15, 2004
Baby Formula Choices - Is Store Brand Infant Formula OK?
Good nutrition starts in infancy. Does the brand of formula you buy make a difference? Dr. Vince Iannelli, Pediatrics ... Read More
Heartburn Study
Thursday November 11, 2004
Causes of Acid Reflux Disease: Alcohol Is Out, Salt Is In. About's Heartburn guide discusses a new finding. While alcohol triggers heartburn pain for someone who already has ... Read More
Reading Nutrition Labels
Wednesday November 10, 2004
The food you buy in your local grocery store is required to carry a nutrition label that describes the nutritional information of the food product. These labels are very ... Read More
Picky Eaters
Sunday November 7, 2004
Is your child a picky eater? About's Pediatrics guide, Dr. Vince Iannelli, has great tips for dealing wtih a picky eater.
Reducing Meat Consumption
Saturday November 6, 2004
People in the United States eat a lot of meat, especially red meat which is high in saturated fats. One way to reduce our levels of saturated fat consumption ... Read More
Fried Chicken Meal
Thursday November 4, 2004
Want to know how many calories and how much fat is in that tasty fried chicken meal? Here is an nutritional assessment of a typical meal at KFC®. ... Read More
Olive Oil
Tuesday November 2, 2004
The FDA recently allowing food companies to claim that using olive oil may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Read more.
Eating Fruit To Prevent Blindness
Monday November 1, 2004
Senior Living Guide, Sharon O'Brien tells us that eating three servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of macular degeneration. Research shows that antioxidants, vitamins and minerals ... Read More