Column Archive :: 2007

January 11, 07 :: Ride the New Year wave to better health
Motivation to improve health runs high this time of year. Find ways to extend it.

January 18, 07 :: It's possible to be your own nutritionist
The do-it-yourself approach can work well for many people.

January 25, 07 :: Improve your diet by eating at home
A great way to get fit is to do more home cooking.

February 1, 07 :: Take steps to avoid kidney stones
Some dietary changes can prevent kidney stones.

February 8, 07 :: Put chocolate hype into perspective
Don't fall for the hype. Chocolate is not a health food.

February 15, 07 :: Find the health food in big-box stores
You might be surprised by the good food you can find at your big-box store.

February 22, 07 :: Cut your risk of getting gallstones
Eat to avoid gallstones and your following a more healthy diet.

March 1, 07 :: It's time to stop unhealthy school fundraisers
"Support your school, eat a donut" is not a message we should be sending.

March 15, 07 :: Mindful eating can cut your cholesterol
There are plenty of tasty foods that can help you control your cholesterol.

March 29, 07 :: Don't let gas get in the way of good-for-you food
Are you feeling the pressure from eating your veggies?

April 5, 07 :: Cereal holds much of what we need
The morning bowl of cereal is a good way to start the day.

April 12, 07 :: Beware the minefield of restaurant breakfasts
Eating breakfast out can be hazardous to your health.

April 19, 07 :: Build a sustainable weight-control plan
This is a good time of year to reinvigorate your weight-control efforts.

April 26, 07 :: Tofu has come a long way
Tofu's rep as a health food is well-deserved.

May 3, 07 :: Making a meal of a melon
Is it possible to make a meal of a cantaloupe? Yes.

May 17, 07 :: More evidence our food safety system is broken
It's time for consumers to demand the system be fixed.

May 24, 07 :: Try these classic healthful cookbooks
Cookbook users can find some innovative guidance here.

May 24, 07 :: Try these classic healthful cookbooks
For kids, exercise is very important. But so is eating right.

May 31, 07 :: A goal for kids: Eat less, eat better
For kids, exercise is very important. But so is eating right.

June 7, 07 :: Put food books on your summer reading list
Use your down time to learn more about food and health-sustaining ways of eating.

June 14, 07 :: Dr. Spock: Veg diets good for kids
The famed pediatrician believed vegetarian diets were best for children.

June 21, 07 :: Don't put much stock in fancy waters
How much should we expect from a bottle of water?

June 28, 07 :: Make greens the foundation of your summer meals
Give "going green" a new meaning this summer.

July 5, 07 :: Take steps to head off diabetes
Improving your diet is important in preventing diabetes.

July 19, 07 :: Drinks offer convenient way to pile on pounds
You're more likely to add weight if you drink your calories.

July 26, 07 :: Salsa: A fun way to spice up healthful meals
Adding salsa is a good way to get more of what's good for you.

Aug. 02 , 07 :: Research raises questions about diet soft drinks
Low-calorie soft drinks have their own issues.

Aug. 09, 07 :: Master the ABCs of MSG
The widely used food additive affects many people.

Aug. 16, 07 :: Counting calories adds up
Make the effort to track your calorie intake.

Aug. 23, 07 :: Some ways to put more fiber into your diet
Adding more fiber can help head off many health problems.

Sept. 06, 07 :: Put more cranberries into your meals
The little fruit packs nutrition punch.

Sept. 13, 07 :: Sulfites can be deadly to some people
Added to food to preserve freshness, these chemicals can be hazardous to some.

Sept. 20, 07 :: Salt varieties flourish
The gourmet movement has taken hold on the salt shelf.

Sept. 27, 07 :: Is weight gain contagious?
When trying to control your weight, take a look at your friends.

Oct. 04, 07 :: Pumpkin offers a bounty of nutrition
The orange symbol of Fall offers plenty of goodness.

Oct. 11, 07 :: Prunes get a new image
The wrinkled fruit gets a makeover from industry and advertising teams.

Oct. 18, 07 :: For good eating, use a fork, knife ... and brain
Learn to think about your food, and enjoy it even more.

Oct. 25, 07 :: Don't blame sugar for kids gone wild
They may be bouncing off the walls, but don't blame the cake and ice cream.

Nov. 1, 07 :: Science points to possible benefits of turmeric
Ancient Indian uses of turmeric may be borne out by science.

Nov. 8, 07 :: It's a good time of year to reconsider food traditions
A few alterations and substitutes can make for more health-sustaining traditions.

Nov. 15, 07 :: Report offers clear guidance for makeover of American meals
It's even clearer that what you eat can influence your cancer risk.

Nov. 22, 07 :: Flaxseed offers more of what's good for you
Flaxseed is joining oatmeal in the lineup of good-for-you meal ingredients.

Nov. 29, 07 :: It's time to call bad foods bad
More explicit advice about what to eat -- and what not to eat -- is what people need.

Dec. 06 , 07 :: Some health-supporting holiday gift ideas
Here's some help for your holiday shopping.

Dec. 13, 07 :: Probiotics offers good bugs for eating
How about some bugs in your dinner tonight?

Dec. 20, 07 :: Coffee drinks often packed with calories
Looking for a jolt from that cup of coffee? Take a look at its calorie count.

Dec. 27, 07 :: Time to bring in the new
The start of a new year makes a great time to asses diet and health habits.

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