Soup Simplicity
…the full nutrition facts Packed with vegetables, this healthy preparation of a classic soup is a perfect, cozy meal for the first chill of fall. Using low-sodium canned ingredients where…
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Simple Ways to Support Your Immune System
…a strong system. A colorful, antioxidant-rich diet of fruits, vegetables, and grains fight free radicals (pro-inflammatory molecules that contribute to disease). Avoiding alcohol is also a smart move for your…
Sugar Wars: Soda vs. Juice
…V8 Fusion Fruit Punch, Minute Maid 100% Juice or Fruit Punch, Fruitables Fruit and Vegetable Blends, Apple and Eve 100% Apple Juice, Hansen’s Junior 100% Juice boxes 1 Guiding Stars:…
Are These New Foods Really Healthy?
…Move over fruit, because veggies are having a heyday. Yogurt made from vegetables like beets, parsnips, tomatoes and sweet potatoes aim to appeal to those who like their yogurt on…
“Man-up” to Better Eating Habits
…(give it a quarter of the plate space) and fill half the plate with vegetables and fruit. Depending on age and activity level, men need at least 2 cups of…
Guiding Stars’ Top 10 Easy “Star” Picks
…canned (just make sure there is no added sugar) and still receive 2 or 3 star? 2. Vegetables – The same is true for veggies. Most fresh, frozen or canned…
Season’s Eatings: A Harvest Dinner
…less expensive (and fresher) than produce that travels a distance. Focus on plants The term “harvest” refers to gathering mature fruits, vegetables, and grains from the fields. Naturally, these foods…
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and YOU
…Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. 4) Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to Reduce 5) Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread and frozen meals –…