March 4, 2020 by Natalie Castro
Nutrition Month 2020: Ask Yourself These...
This is the time of year when we remind everyone about choosing...
FDA Urges Food Companies to Cut Salt...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued voluntary sodium-reduction guidelines for the food industry designed to lower the salt intake of most Americans over...
June 2, 2016 / 2 min read
Omega-3 Supplements Are No Substitutes for Prescribed...
Omega-3 dietary supplements containing fish oils are heavily promoted for heart health or for their anti-inflammatory qualities that can help people manage arthritis and joint...
May 31, 2016 / 3 min read
Memorial Day Treat: Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. During the holiday weekend, friends, families and co-workers get together for beach parties, picnics and backyard cookouts. These gatherings center around...
May 26, 2016 / 1 min read
FDA Unveils Revamped Food Label With ‘Added...
The updated label will include new details on how much sugar is added to packaged foods as part of a campaign to help Americans reduce...
May 20, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: ‘Severe Obesity’ Rate Among U.S. Children...
From infancy through age 18, rates of obesity have increased steadily from 1999 to 2014, and the number of children with the severest forms of...
April 29, 2016 / 2 min read
Kale Chips Recipe: Powerhouse Food, Powerful Taste
Are chips your favorite snack? Try kale chips. Kale ranks as one of the “powerhouse fruits and vegetables,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
April 28, 2016 / 1 min read
Community Health: Taking On the Obesity Epidemic
Community Health is promoting healthy eating and physical activity across South Florida -- and hopefully make a dent in the nation’s obesity epidemic.
April 19, 2016 / 3 min read
‘Farm to School’ Event at Homestead Hospital’s...
The initiatives use “Fresh From Florida” produce to promote health lifestyles to school-age children.
April 15, 2016 / 2 min read
Get Into Better Shape With (a Little)...
Researchers found that a small dose of dark chocolate every day (1.4 ounces, or about a square and a half, depending on the brand) improved...
April 14, 2016 / 2 min read
Constipation: When Is It Time to Tell...
Constipation is defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week, or a hard, small stool (even if the bowels move daily).
April 7, 2016 / 3 min read
