Food

[Image: Louisiana Yams]Louisiana Yams Yams are one of nature’s most nutritious root crops and are among the most versatile of all foods. This publication includes information on how they can be prepared dozens of ways. Freezer burn can defeat good intentions (Distributed 05/20/08) If you're one of the many people who is buying and freezing foods in quantity to help combat rising food costs, don't let freezer burn defeat your efforts, advises LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Strategies For Safe Picnics Summer marks the beginning of picnic season and the challenge of food safety, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. more...

Nutrition

Avoid Mall Belly When Holiday Shopping The holidays mark the season of shopping and eating as shoppers rush to the mall to buy gifts. Malls are popular not just for the merchandise they carry but for the many restaurants and snack shops they offer. LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Says Don’t Wait for Ephedra Ban Following its recent consumer alert about ephedra, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will issue a rule to ban the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says consumers should stop buying and using ephedra products now. Fad Diets Often Old Ones With New Names; Healthful Eating, Activity Key to Weight Loss Weight loss advice abounds in our society, and most of the diets touted as new and revolutionary are actually old fad diets with a new name, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. more...

Health

Advice For National Women’s Health Week "Eating healthfully is one of the most important things women can do to achieve and maintain good health," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. "Each day brings the opportunity to eat more healthfully. Even if you’ve not eaten nutritiously in the past, you can make changes in your diet that will help you have more energy and lower your risk of disease." [Image: hypertension]Hypertension Fact Sheet Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. [Image: Girl drinking water]Fluids Important To Everyone, Especially Seniors, In Hot Weather Drinking enough fluids is important during our hot summer weather – especially for senior citizens, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. more...

Education Resources

[Image: hypertension]Hypertension Fact Sheet Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. [Image: Activity Sheet]The Fats of Life Activity Sheet Activity sheet on suggested lower fat alternatives for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. [Image: Fats of Life]The Fats of Life The foods you eat can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat increases your risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Use these suggestions to make healthy food choices to lower fat in your meals and snacks. [Image: Diabetes Exchange List]Diabetes Pyramid Diabetes Exchange List more...