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| 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. |
| Does Your Snack Need an Oil Change? Reading the ingredients label on packaging may reveal some bad fats in your snacks. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advises Prudent Use of Herbal Supplements As baby boomers age, many reach for herbal supplements in hopes of staying young. Supplements can be harmful, cautions LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Folic Acid Important Before and During Pregnancy It's very important to get enough folic acid in your body before and during pregnancy. Because the vitamin is critical to the baby's spine and brain development during the first month. |
| Eating Habits, Attitudes Start Young Lifetime eating habits and attitudes about food usually are formed in early childhood. Good eating habits can help promote good health and happiness for your child. |
| [Image: image file]Folic Acid Fact Sheet Everyone needs folic acid, but it’s especially important for women of childbearing age. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord called neural tube defects. |
| Make Half Your Grains Whole There are many benefits to including more whole grains in your food choices. Knowing how to find a true whole grain in the grocery store can be a challenge. |
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| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Explains Value of Exercise Only about one in four U.S. adults exercises enough, according to current statistics. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Health and Human Services can help remedy this situation. |
| Tomatoes Valuable Antioxidant Source Americans each eat more than 16 pounds of fresh tomatoes a year and consume the equivalent of 79 pounds in processed tomatoes annually. Tomatoes are a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamin C and lycopene, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Tomatoes Deliver Flavor And Cancer Defense (Distributed 07/11/06) The hot, summer months are a great time to enjoy fresh tomatoes. Enjoy them in green salads, chicken or shrimp salads, stuffed with tuna or simply on their own. They also make a wonderful addition to a heart-healthy and cancer-preventing diet, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| 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. |
| Herbs, Supplements Easy to Find; Accurate Information on Benefits Not It's easy to find herbs and other dietary supplements, but much more difficult to find accurate information about them and their side effects or benefits, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| [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. |
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| [Image: Milk]Milk Packs Nutritional Wallop LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to observe June Dairy Month by consuming the recommended servings of non-fat and low-fat milk and milk products. |
| Fad Diets Can Rob Body Of Nutrients The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize that no matter the source – whether carbohydrate, fat or protein – calories do count when it comes to weight management. |
| [Image: Strawberries]Strawberries Good For The Body And Good For The Heart With strawberry season in full swing, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says to choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious, healthy treat. |
| [Image: Comparison]Make That 8 Fries, Please Eating only 100 more calories a day than you burn can lead to a weight gain of 10 pounds a year. With today’s larger portions, it’s easy to consume 100 extra calories, and more, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| [Image: Blueberry sauce]Blueberries Are Tasty Disease Fighters Enjoy Louisiana blueberries. They can help protect against diseases, including certain cancers and heart disease, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| [Image: EFNEP Nutrition and You]Nutrition and You Adult Fact Sheet Use these dietary guidelines for Americans to improve your quality of life and have a more productive life. Recipe for pizza dough and pizza wheel included. |
| [Image: Benefits of Exercise]Benefits of Exercise Adult Fact Sheet Follow these exercise tips to help you feel better and have more energy. |
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| As Few As 100 Calories A Day Affects Weight Gain Or Loss Many people likely think that excessive eating and zero exercise are the sole culprits for weight gain. The reality is that as few as 100 calories a day can make a major difference in weight gain or loss. |
| Get Calcium Fact Sheet Calcium is the most important mineral in your body. During growing years, calcium is important for bone growth. As we get older, it helps to keep our bones strong. What if you don’t get enough calcium? How much calcium do you need? How can you get calcium? Find these answers and more. |
| February Heart Month: Keep it healthy February is a month dedicated to the heart – in more ways than one. This is the time to celebrate love and give your sweetheart a valentine. This is also the month to wear red and call attention to prevention of the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease. |
| LSU AgCenter nutrition program looking to expand (Distributed 01/14/08) The LSU AgCenter’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is looking for new participants in Caddo and Bossier parishes. This federally funded program, which got its start in 1969 with the national War on Poverty, is designed to enhance the quality of a family’s health. “We are looking to increase our caseload,” said Cathryn Robinson, extension agent and coordinator of the program in the two parishes. |
| Nutritionist Offers Hope For Healthy Lifestyle During Holidays During the holidays, we are all busy and stressed. We are in a hurry, and our regular schedule goes out the window. |
| Nutrition and Fitness: Your Keys to Coping with Stress When you're under stress, one of your best defenses is good health. To keep your body healthy, use these recomendations for a well-balanced diet and a regular program of exercise. |
| Healthier Diet of Young Children This publication provides information on a healthier diet for young children including some suggestions for substitutions in meal planning and preparation. |
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| Dietary Guidelines for Children (Ages 2-5) At about two years of age, children should be encouraged to choose diets that are lower in fat and saturated fat and that provide the calories and nutrients they need for normal growth. Follow these suggestions to meet those goals. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Advocates Aquatic Exercise with Proper Diet In past years, water exercise was practiced mostly by older adults, but now people of all ages and abilities are doing a variety of workouts in the pool. |
| Don’t Be Afraid; Take Action To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain The average American only gains 1 pound during the holidays, but most people will keep the extra weight during the next year. |
| Encourage Children To Help With Meals During Holidays, All Year Long (Distributed 12/18/06) When children help prepare holiday meals, they can develop a healthy self-concept and an appreciation for food safety. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutrition Expert Tells What Makes Figs So Special Figs are nutrient-dense, versatile and very easy to pack and transport. They add nutrients and minerals to your diet without adding any fat. |
| Getting Off Track During Holidays Doesn’t Have To Derail Healthy Eating Habits Forever The holidays can be a tough time to try to manage or lose weight, but you can keep it on track, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. |
| Ways to Avoid Weight Gain During Mardi Gras Season If you gained weight in past Mardi Gras seasons, and weren’t happy about it, there are some preventive measures you can take this year. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy offers a number of tips. |
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| Women’s Diet Challenge – Adequate Nutrients While Eating Less "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, in observance of National Women’s Health Week May14-20. |
| MyPyramid for Youths The new USDA recommendations for healthy eating and activity for kids. |
| Eat Healthfully To Feel Your Best All Year Long Healthful eating is key to looking good, feeling great and being your best all year long, stresses LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Reames points out that millions of Americans turn to the latest fad diets to lose weight every year, but she stresses living a healthy lifestyle is about much more than dieting – and that food is essential to life. |
| Workable Plan Needed To Keep New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution A New Year’s resolution for many Americans is to lose weight. Unfortunately, many Americans are unable to keep that resolution. |
| Folic Acid Critical To Good Health Including folic acid in your diet is a key strategy for optimal health, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. This is her message during National Folic Acid Awareness week, Jan. 9-15. |
| Do We Need to Re-Think Our Drinks Energy drinks are quite the rage with the teenage and college crowd. These super sweet drinks are fortified with lots of caffeine, and often other ingredients of questionable virtue. |
| Holiday Eating Doesn’t Have To Be Unhealthy During the holidays we often indulge in rich foods we might not normally eat at other times of the year. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy says there are ways to enjoy these bountiful foods during this season and still maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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| Fast Food Dulls Appetite for Vitamins A recent study revealed that fat, energy, sodium and saturated fat intake were higher, and vitamin A and C intakes were lower, on days when diners ate fast foods. "The increased consumption of fast food and the increased energy and fat intakes may be related to increasing problems with overweight and obesity seen today," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Healthy Holloween Treats Think healthy treats this Holloween and offer a variety of great snacks and special treats to visitors. |
| Surviving Thanksgiving: Keep Food Safe, Don’t Overindulge You can fry it or roast it. Just don’t let that turkey or other foods served at the holidays spoil, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. Learn ways to keep food safe and how to avoid overindulging. |
| Get It Growing: Healthy Gardening (For Release On Or After 11/2/07) Gardening is a well-documented and beneficial form of exercise. It contributes to a healthy lifestyle. |
| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Has Rice Things to Say About September In a salute to national rice month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says, "Rice is delicious, nutritious, economical, versatile and an energy-rich carbohydrate." |
| Menopause and Bone Health Beyond the common hot flashes, sleep disturbances and weighty issues associated with menopause, there are things going on behind the scenes that add another cause for anxiety. Are you getting enough calcium and weight-bearing exercise to prevent osteoporosis? |
| Federal Nutrition Programs Remain Critical, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Federal nutrition programs – food stamps, WIC and child nutrition programs like school lunch and breakfast – historically have protected the nation’s most vulnerable people from severe hunger and malnutrition. "Today, federal nutrition programs continue to be critical," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. |
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| EatSmart Recipes Copper Pennies EatSmart Recipes - Copper Pennies |
| Not All Fats Bad In an attempt to lose weight, some people try to eliminate all fats and oils from their diets. That’s a mistake, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Tips for National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month sponsored by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and its Foundation. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames says the observance reinforces the importance of nutrition as a key component of health, along with physical activity. |
| Living Well Newsletter A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. |
| Soft Drink Consumption Steadily Rising Carbonated beverage intake has increased significantly among America’s youth over a 20-year period. One soft drink a day has been linked to 60 percent increase in the development of obesity over time, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Raw Or Cooked, Pears Are Tasty And Nutritious We’ve heard it many times that a healthy diet should include plenty fruits and vegetables. Also, variety is very important to get all the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. |
| Foods for Your Preschool Child Lifetime eating habits and attitudes about food usually are formed in early childhood. Family mealtimes, food guide pyramid daily servings, snacks and eating problems are included. |
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| Weight Loss Is Wrong Goal In Dieting Millions of Americans are on the latest fad diets to lose weight. The problem is, most of these diets don’t provide lasting results, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Nutrition Expert Endorses Popcorn Did you know that popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks, as long as it is not drenched in oil, butter or salt? Plain popcorn is an excellent, whole-grain, high fiber snack with about one gram of fiber for one cup. |
| Wholesome Eating Habits Are Doable Small changes in eating habits make a difference in the long run. They also help you lose weight, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy. |
| Give Me 5 A Day 5 a day. That’s how many vegetables and fruits you need to eat each day. This illustrated children's nutrition book provides more information. (PDF Format Only) |
| Smart Choices: MyPyramid for Kids - Tips for Families Tips for eating right and exercising for families. |
| Weight Loss Methods Series When someone is overweight and is motivated to lose weight, there are safe and effective methods to lose pounds and to maintain weight loss. An LSU AgCenter and Pennington Biomedical Research Center Nutrition Series. |
| Osteoporosis: Protect Your Bones How does bone loss occur? Who is most at risk? What can you do to prevent osteoporosis? Find these answers and more in this two-page fact sheet. |
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| Don't Let A Day Of Shopping Ruin Your Diet The holidays mark the season of shopping and eating. Busy shoppers may eat many meals at the mall. LSU AgCenter nutritionist, Dr. Beth Reames says to be sure and put something in your stomach before hitting the shops. |
| Think Portions, Not Helpings, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed August 2004) Eating only 100 additional calories daily beyond your needs can lead to a weight gain of 10 pounds a year. With today’s larger serving sizes, it’s easy to consume 100 extra calories, and even more, warns LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Food Labels To Include Risky Trans Fat, Notes LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (News You Can Use For August 2004) Food manufacturers have until January 1, 2006, to list trans fat on their nutrition labels, but some manufacturers have already started the practice, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| You're Never Too Old To Exercise, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed August 2004) Few factors contribute so much to successful aging as regular physical activity, and it's never too late to start, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Become Your Verb, Advises LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed August 2004) To help tweens be healthy and active, get them involved in a national program called "VERB: It's What You Do," recommends LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Higher-fiber Foods Help Prevent Weight Gain, According To LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed September 2004) Eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, reduced-fat dairy products and whole grains may help control weight, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. |
| Halloween Treats Don’t Have to Be Sweets, Says LSU AgCenter Nutritionist (Distributed October 2004) For Halloween this year, think beyond the usual sweet treats. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames suggests handing out miniature toys, stickers and non-food favors available in the Halloween section at local stores. |
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