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By Betty L. Chesnut Americans love sandwiches. One survey reported that we eat 3 1/2 sandwiches a week. They are quick and easy to make and to eat. Make them extra healthy for you, too, with these tips. Go whole. Choose bread, tortillas, rice cakes, or rolls that are made with 100% whole grains. Look…
Recent news reports have shown a dramatic decrease in the obesity rates of children when healthful eating habits are introduced at a younger age. Statistics show that introducing healthy eating habits and encouraging activities from an earlier age, ideally with pre-school aged children, can help decrease obesity early on and possibly prevent it in the…
By Dinah Torres Castro Snow days…what to do at home on a snow day? Out of the hundreds of things to do with your children on a miserable day you are probably not even considering…cooking. Cooking with your little ones can be quite the adventure. You don’t have to be very skilled or have fancy…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. You know that parenting can be a tough job requiring lots of stamina and patience. Life throws many challenges at us and keeping up with a family’s schedule can be exhausting. Parents who take good care of themselves feel better and have more energy to meet the needs of their…
By CCE ESNY Staff What is quinoa? Quinoa (pronounced “keen wah”) is actually a small, round edible seed, rather than a grain. It originated in the Andes Mountains in South America, where it was a staple of the ancient Incas. The quinoa plant is closely related to spinach, chard, and beet plants. Quinoa can…
By Zahrine Bajwa, Ph.D. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, chances are you take in more than your fair share of sugar each day. Sugars that occur naturally in whole, unprocessed foods such as fructose in fruits or lactose in dairy come with other nutrients such as fiber or protein. However, sugars that…
By Donna Moodie, RD, CDN, CDE Here is a simple 2014 health goal that can go a long way towards preventing cancer and heart disease. As a dietitian, one of the first steps I recommend you take to improve your health and prevent serious chronic diseases like colon cancer and heart disease would be to…
Nicolette Casano was an intern with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk Country’s Family Health and Wellness Program during the Fall of 2013 and is currently a Dietetic Intern at LIU Post. She is also studying for her Master’s in Nutrition at LIU Post. She grew up on Long Island and received her BS in Nutrition from…
November is National Diabetes month. Diabetes affects 26 million Americans, with 19 million people diagnosed and 7 million undiagnosed. Another 79 million adults have pre-diabetes, which puts them at high risk for developing the disease. This November ask yourself if you are at risk for diabetes and what you can do to help lower your…
By Nicolette Casano The holidays can be a stressful time, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Everyone has a favorite dish they look forward to at each holiday, so eating around the holidays can be especially tough. Below are some tips that will help you look forward to the holidays and embrace the foods offered.…