Let’s Keep Cooking Safe
Today we are worried about H1N1 influenza and doing everything we can to reduce our risk of contracting the disease. Food safety is every bit as important to keep us healthy and reduce our risk of contracting an illness. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports approximately 76,000 million cases of food borne illness each [...]
Eating Healthy: The Food Pyramid
It is important that we eat a balanced diet at every meal. Our meals should consist of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and proteins consisting of meats and beans. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides us with a food guide referred to as the Food Pyramid. There is also a food pyramid specifically designed [...]
Glycemic Index and Relationship to our Diet
There are three main components that make up the calorie intake in our daily diet: fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. This article will focus on carbohydrates and how to select healthy ones in our diet. Carbohydrates are categorized as sugars, starches, and fiber, but all carbohydrates are not created equal. The key is to understand how [...]
Obesity in Children: An Epidemic
The obesity trend of children in the US is concerning. We as parents, healthcare providers, teachers, and anyone who works with children need to understand the problem and take steps to intervene. The meaning of obesity is having too much body fat. Obesity and overweight is when a persons’ weight is greater than what is [...]
