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Let’s join thousands of communities in celebrating Walk/Bike to School Day on the first Wednesday in October. Many schools celebrate in a variety of ways throughout the entire month of October. Everyone benefits from walking. Some basic benefits are improved health and fitness and broadening sense of community. Parents are encouraged to walk with their…
September is whole grains month. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend that we try to make half of our grain choices be whole grains. The grains food group includes: wheat, rice, buckwheat, bulgur (cracked wheat), oats, popcorn, quinoa, barley, cornmeal, rye and others. Whole grains lose 25% of their protein along with 17 other nutrients when…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture works every day to improve childhood nutrition and combat obesity in order to raise a healthier generation of Americans. In recent days, we have had some positive developments in this work. USDA released a promising new report on the impacts of providing our children with healthy snacks. We also took…
One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to…
As you enter your 60s, 70s and beyond, nutrition becomes a crucial part of your everyday life. Where one may think it is important to get all of your fruits and vegetables at a young age, it is still very important to continue this practice as you age. Why? As you age, your digestive system…
As of June 1, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced drafted guidelines for voluntary sodium-reduction targets in an effort to gradually reduce the amount of sodium across a range of restaurant and manufactured foods. Currently, the average American consumes 3,400 mg or about 11⁄2 teaspoons of salt per day. The FDA hopes to…
Protein is one of the main nutrients our bodies require for sustenance. As we age our body composition changes. Most obvious, is a reduction in overall muscle mass. This change is due to our bodies becoming less efficient at processing the protein we take in. If adequate protein is not consumed on a regular basis,…
Summer on Long Island has a way of making us appreciate what a beautiful and special place it truly is. The beaches are some of the best in the country, there are endless outdoor fairs, events, and fun things to experience, and you can go from the bustle of NYC to the natural surroundings of…