Using School Lunches to Launch a “Food Revolution”

It seems the school lunch program in Clarke County is not the only one that is under scrutiny these days. It may actually be part of a “Revolution.”On March 26, British chef Jamie Oliver premiered his reality TV show “Food Revolution” in which he visits Huntington, W.Va. The impassioned chef, TV personality and [...]

Eat for a Healthy Heart

Making healthy food choices is one of many lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk for getting heart disease—the No. 1 killer in the United States. The Nutrition Facts found on most foods and health claims allowed on some foods can help you choose wisely.
To help ward off heart disease, choose foods with

less fat
less [...]

Smart Choice Label Dissed By Industry, Consumers and the FDA

On Friday, the highly controversial Smart Choice food labeling program announced it will voluntarily “postpone active operations” three days after the FDA unveiled its plans to review any health claims displayed on the front of food packaging. While this means there will temporarily be no new processed junk food added to the list of [...]

Breast Cancer prevention — start soy foods early

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. It’s a great time to get parents thinking about their daughter’s long-term health, particularly in the area of breast cancer prevention. Even without a family history of this disease, your daughter is at risk simply based on the fact that she has breasts. In other [...]

Fewer U.S. Schools Selling Less Nutritious Food and Beverages

Fewer secondary schools in the United States are selling less nutritious foods and beverages, such as candy and soda, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The greatest improvements were seen in states that have adopted strong school nutrition standards and policies for foods and beverages sold outside school meal programs.
The [...]

Eat Soybeans to Prevent Diseases

Soybeans contain high levels of several health-beneficial compounds including tocopherols, which have antioxidant properties. These molecules can be used in the development of functional foods, which have specific health-beneficial properties and can be used in the treatment or prevention of diseases. Tocopherols exist in four forms (α, β, γ, and δ) of which γ-tocopherol is [...]

Majority of Americans not Meeting Recommendations for Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

No U.S. state is meeting national objectives for consumption of fruits and vegetables, according to the first report to provide state–by–state data about fruit and vegetable consumption and policies that may help Americans eat more fruits and vegetables.
“State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009”was released today by the Centers for Disease Control and [...]

ISU study finds intervention program helps kids eat healthier, reduce screen time

A new Iowa State University study found that a family, school and community intervention program helps children live healthier lives and could be a new tool in the fight against the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic.
In the study, children who participated in The Switch® program — a program developed by the Minneapolis-based National Institute on Media [...]

Basic Nutrition for School Kids From Nutritional Expert Susan Greeley

As a parent, you know that a healthy diet is one of the best things you can provide your child. Making sure your child eats well EVERY DAY is vital to their well being. That’s why I recommend the following:

Feed your children breakfast everyday.  Whether it’s leftovers  or simply a yogurt or whole wheat [...]