more... > Parishes > St. Helena > Family & Consumer Sciences > Diabetes month is reminder about healthful eating (Distributed 10/29/09) Every November during American Diabetes Month, LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames reminds people healthful eating is important for managing diabetes. Eat less or gain weight as you age (Distributed 09/24/09) Here’s some more depressing news about losing weight – the older you get, the less you can eat. Heli Roy, LSU AgCenter nutritionist, says one reason people aren’t successful with weight-loss programs is as they age, they have to gear down the quantity and richness of the foods they eat. So even though they may be eating less calorie-dense food – and less food – their bodies need fewer and fewer calories. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds [Image: Toasted Pumpkin Seeds] Toasted pumpkin seeds have a nutty flavor and are packed with protein and fiber. Pumpkin seeds are delicious toasted and salted -- or flavored with sweet and savory spices. Act promptly to avoid foreclosure (Distributed 07/24/09) If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments on time, resolving the problem fast is critical, according to LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker.  more articles... New pregnancy guidelines stress healthy weight gain (Distributed 07/23/09) New guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy focus not only on how much weight to gain but also on the importance of being a healthy weight when you become pregnant. Technology helps provide information for food stamp recipients [Image: pittman and yager a food stamp office] (Distributed 1/23/09) With nutrition-related diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer on the rise, the LSU AgCenter is developing ways to improve the eating habits of food stamp recipients. MyPyramid for Preschoolers [Image: MyPyramid for Preschoolers Logo] You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Use MyPyramid to help your preschooler eat well, be active, and be healthy. MyPyramid for Preschoolers is for children 2 to 5 years of age. National Handwashing Awareness Week [Image: Hands] A brief description of the proper handwashing technique and related Web links are given. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Smart Choices: Healthy Snacks for Home and School [Image: snacks] Smart snacking is a great way to meet daily nutrient requirements that may be missd at mealtimes. Use these quick and nutritious snack ideas to add nutrients to your diet without adding too many calories. Keep Food Safe During Holiday Cookouts [Image: Family cooking out beside RV] (Distributed 06/26/06) One part of a safe and happy 4th of July celebration is ensuring your food is safe to eat, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. Understanding Infants, Toddlers May Eliminate Biting Behaviors Toddlers bite because it is a natural part of their growth and development. This article will look at some strategies parents and caregivers alike can implement to prevent biting behavior. 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.