Feeding and Diet

A Little Flavor and a Whole Lot of Nutrients

A Little Flavor and a Whole Lot of Nutrients

Dairy products are perishable foods and must be stored in the refrigerator. Proper storage and handling of dairy foods will prolong shelf life and ensure food safety. Learn if you can freeze milk, eat cheese with mold on it or drink milk that is past...

Dairy products are perishable foods and must be st...

Diet + Exercise Keep Bones Strong There are 206 bones in the human body and the skeleton comprises 20 percent of total body weight. The human skeleton is strong yet...

Diet + Exercise Keep Bones Strong There are 206 b...

Milk Protects Against Some Cancers ???

Milk Protects Against Some Cancers ???

DASH—Dietary Pattern That Improves Health Dietary patterns—when and what we choose to eat on a regular basis—are tightly related to our overall health. We can prevent or delay onset of...

DASH—Dietary Pattern That Improves Health D...

Soy beverage isn't the only alternative milk product on the shelves these days. Lately, it's been joined by rice, almond, coconut and even oat and hemp beverages. But how do...

Soy beverage isn't the only alternative milk produ...

Dairy desserts are extremely popular all over the world. In fact, ice cream, ice cream cakes and chocolate sundaes are three of the top 10 favorite desserts in the U.S....

Dairy desserts are extremely popular all over the ...

Cheese is produced throughout the world; it is an ancient food with origins that predate recorded history. It is a dairy product made from pressed milk curds. Different varieties are made from unripened (fresh) cheese or ripened (aged) cheese.

Cheese is produced throughout the world; it is an ...

Everyone wants to look and feel their best. Many people struggle with their weight and are seeking a "magic bullet" that will help them lose weight quickly. While there are...

Everyone wants to look and feel their best. Many p...

Avocados earn their all-star rating by offering many health benefits. They are an excellent source of potassium, vitamins B and E and fiber. One avocado contains as much potassium as...

Avocados earn their all-star rating by offering ma...

Meats, Beans & NutsMeat, poultry, fish, beans and peas, eggs, nuts and seeds supply many nutrients and are an important part of healthy eating. Included in the USDA MyPlate's protein...

Meats, Beans & NutsMeat, poultry, fish, beans and ...

wooden sppon in a bowl of oatsYou may have heard the saying that a hearty bowl of oatmeal at breakfast “sticks to your ribs”. This is not too far off...

wooden sppon in a bowl of oatsYou may have heard t...

Flaxseeds have a warm, deliciously nutty flavor that can compliment many foods ranging from baked goods and smoothies to roasted vegetables. Flaxseeds are slightly larger than sesame seeds and range...

Flaxseeds have a warm, deliciously nutty flavor th...

Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations for nutrients. The key is to consume a variety of foods and the right amount of foods to meet your calorie needs. Follow...

Vegetarian diets can meet all the recommendations ...

GRAPEFRUITBenefit: Weight lossSubstitutes: Oranges, watermelon, tomatoesJust call it the better-body fruit. In a study of 100 obese people at the Scripps Clinic in California, those who ate half a grapefruit with each meal lost an average of 3.6 poun...

GRAPEFRUITBenefit: Weight lossSubstitutes: Oranges...

Eating right isn't just about weight loss—the nutrients you take in can have a serious effect on how you think, feel, and look! Our bodies and our feelings are nothing more than reflections of the various chemicals flowing through our system on a dai...

Eating right isn't just about weight loss—the nutr...

Those who have bleeding gums or those who love to eat grilled or charred foods: Kiwi fruitThe health of gums is closely related to vitamin C. The gums will bleed easily or swelling more often due to the insufficient supply of vitamin C. This conditio...

Those who have bleeding gums or those who love to ...

Everyone is well aware of the nutritional values of fruits. But, do you know that different parts of our body will require for different types of fruits? In other words, if the fruit you chose is appropriate to the condition of your body then it will...

Everyone is well aware of the nutritional values o...

Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the green, oolong and white varieties.All four varieties are made from leaves of Camellia sinensis. Black tea is generally stronger in flavor and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized t...

Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidize...

Healing HypertensionGarlic and onions have been shown to be effective in the fight against hypertension, and they combine well with the healing power of lemon. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 chopped onion to 1 quart or cold skimmed or low fat milk...

Healing HypertensionGarlic and onions have been sh...

Cold and Flu Got You Blue? When you have a cold, the healing power of lemons works both internally, by supplying urgently required vitamin C to your defense cells, and externally, through the application of its antiviral properties to the virus on th...

Cold and Flu Got You Blue? When you have a cold, t...