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Dash diet for hypertension: Foods you should eat and avoid to manage BP | The Times of India
According to Dr. Jagdish S. Hiremath, DM, DNB, Cardiology, FACC, Preventive Cardiology (MUHS), “The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a well-established dietary plan designed to help prevent and manage hypertension. It is indeed known for its relatively high potassium content which is an essential mineral that plays a key role in regulating…
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On Nutrition: The index of healthy eating
Halloween is over and the candy bags are empty. Now begins the season of favorite foods and traditions. And with each passing year, I’m reminded that I want to be around for many more. I recently listened to a fascinating webinar sponsored by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. “Keeping Life in Your…
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Eating ultra-processed foods can have adverse health effects, but there are ways to cut back
For years, dietitians have advised Americans to limit their intakes of highly processed foods like chicken nuggets, pizza, ice cream and potato chips. U.S. health officials soon may solidify these warnings by including them in the next federal dietary guidelines. Scientific experts from the U.S. departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, who issue federal dietary…
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Can ginger help weight loss? Yes, says my mom!
Losing weight is quite challenging, especially for those who don’t enjoy working out and love eating. Restricting the consumption of unhealthy foods and being cautious about the ingredients in your food are a must if you want to drop some pounds. One ingredient you should add is ginger, which has many health benefits. It is…
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Army nurtures plan to modernize food program
The Army has launched a renewed effort to build a modernized food ecosystem that ensures Soldiers have access to affordable, healthy food options, geared toward how, where, when and what they want to meet their dining needs and preferences. “The Army has not changed our feeding philosophy in years,” Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, deputy commander…
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READY AND RESILIENT: Digest these suggestions for healthy holiday eating
Holiday feasts can feed unhealthy eating habits. But the Fox Army Health Center clinical dietitian, Heather Hough, has healthy advice. She said you don’t need to eat only boring foods, deprive yourself, or take your treats with a side order of guilt. By practicing a few defensive cooking and eating strategies, you can navigate the holidays…
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Healthy, Secure and Sustainable Food
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The Difference Between The Mediterranean And The DASH Diet
Although Sardinia, Italy, and Ikaria, Greece are the two original blue zones found within the Mediterranean, the diet consists of food from the entire region. Whether you focus on Lebanese cuisine or Tunisian food, a plate full of fresh produce, whole grains, plenty of nuts, seeds, legumes, and healthy fats is the hallmark of the…
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Healthy diet education is on the way in Eastern North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Eastern North Carolina is a leading area for hypertension and diabetes, according to the ECU College of Allied Health Sciences. Organizers say it will offer access to healthy ingredients and more knowledge on building a nutritional diet to uninsured, low-income diabetes patients in rural areas through their program, “Farm to Clinic…
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Participants in Abbott’s Food as Medicine Program Showed Clinically Significant Improvements in Managing Diabetes
Participants in Abbott’s Food as Medicine Program Showed Clinically Significant Improvements in Managing Diabetes Study by Public Health Institute shows people with diabetes were able to lower A1C levels, better self-manage diabetes, and improve overall diet and food security at 12 months Abbott’s Healthy Food Rx program provides home-delivered healthy food boxes to help address diabetes;…
