27 November
Nutrition and disease prevention go hand in hand. Young people can decrease their risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetes by making healthy food choices. However, according to this information provided by cdc.gov, 85% of adolescent females aren’t consuming enough calcium and roughly 60% of young people are consuming too much saturated fat. To learn more [...]
27 November
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re like most families you’ll probably be eating leftover turkey for the next few days. Visit usda.gov for helpful food safety guidelines so your family can enjoy delicious leftovers without getting sick.
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl RD
20 November
We’ve all seen packages of food stating that they are low in fat, a good source of a specific nutrient, or that they are low calorie. What qualifies a food as being a good source of a specific nutrient? How many calories can a serving of food contain in order to be considered low calorie? [...]
20 November
Are your kids big milk drinkers? Dairy products, like milk, provide necessary nutrients your child needs for growth and development. If you’re worried about your child’s dairy intake then this information is for you! When you visit 3aday.org you’ll find 33 different dairy snack ideas including tropical smoothies, yogurt pops and cheese ka-bobs.
Things happen for a [...]
20 November
Your weight is going up, and you’ve been sticking to a healthy eating plan with regular work outs…seriously no cheating! What’s going on? Although there is a need to focus on diet and exercise when trying to get fit; one’s overall health plays a big role in the outcome of the quest to be in [...]
14 November
Many parents of children with diabetes are apprehensive about sending their youngsters away for summer camp. Individuals with diabetes have to be very aware of blood sugar levels, insulin intake, physical activity, and nutrition. One can see how a parent of a child with the disease could think twice about traditional summer camps. Good News! [...]
14 November
Gotrybe.com’s Zoodoo trybe member Taylor Cross, of Virginia, is helping to spread the word about World Diabetes Day. Taylor, 6, wore blue clothing in support of the blue circle symbol of the WWD campaign. She also passed out blue peppermint Life Savers to her classmates. The International Diabetes Federation marks November 14 as a day [...]
13 November
The month of November is diabetes month in the United States and today, November 14, is World Diabetes Day. More than 23 million children and adults have diabetes in the United States and as many as 50 children and 4,000 adults will be diagnosed with diabetes in the next 24 hours. The good news is that [...]
13 November
Today is November 14, also known as World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a disease that affects as many as 23 million children and adults in the United States. What can you do to help prevent yourself and your family from developing type 2 diabetes? Take a few minutes to visit eatright.org. There you will find information about [...]
6 November
What are nutrient-dense foods? They’re foods that provide the nutrients you need while providing fewer calories than alternative foods. For example, fat-free milk and whole milk contain the same amount of nutrients, such as calcium, but whole milk is much higher in calories and fat. Fat-free or low-fat milk is much more nutrient-dense than whole milk. [...]
