Yogurt is good for digestion
STATEPOINT — Today’s dietary guidelines recommend that Americans consume more nutrient-rich foods that are low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol. Yet, few are meeting …
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Breakfast is essential no matter your age
(StatePoint) — Everyone knows it’s important to make sure children have breakfast before school, but college students and busy parents also need a dose of …
For obesity, no miracle diet pill in sight
WASHINGTON (AP) —The battle of the bulge has been a big, fat failure for U.S. drugmakers. But that has not stopped them from trying.
FDA cooking up helpful new nutrition facts label
Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Uncle Sam wants you to know more about what you’re eating. The Food and Drug Administration is revising the nutrition …
National health blueprint takes aim at communities for 2020
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — The U.S. government’s new 10-year blueprint to improve Americans’ health aims to help whole communities get in better shape, not …
Looking for the healthier side of bacon
The Associated Press Bringing home the bacon used to be a noble thing. Today, it’s considered a health hazard. So what’s a bacon lover to …