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2013: Food Trends on the Horizon
BY Neva Cochran, MS, RD ON January 10, 2013
 Predicting trends, especially in food and nutrition, can be a daunting proposition. I don’t have a crystal ball, nor am I a professional forecaster. But I have perused my professional resources, the Internet and predictions by prognosticators more savvy than I to come up with what just may be five nutrition trends we’ll see in the coming year.1.   Child Nutrition: healthy food for kidsIn my December blog, I mentioned the new school nutrition meal patterns implemented in 2012 along with the new McDonald’s healthier Happy Meals launched in September. Well, child nutrition improvements don’t... Continue Reading
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Top Nutrition News Stories of 2012
BY Neva Cochran, MS, RD ON December 21, 2012
Nutrition is always a hot news topic and 2012 was no exception. Many of the top stories were related to programs or initiatives to help stem ever-increasing obesity rates in the U.S. So here’s my rundown of the five top nutrition news stories of the past year.1. New USDA School Foods Standards: January brought the release of the long-awaited new school meal patterns from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The new standards increase the amount of fruits and vegetables served, require that at least half of grains be whole grains and limit milk to 1% low-fat white or fat-free white or flavored... Continue Reading
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The 10 Hottest Food & Nutrition Trends of 2012 - Part 1
BY Dr. Susan Mitchell ON December 10, 2012
 Do you have a favorite food or nutrition trend?  My favorite is that cast iron cookware is very trendy once again. Food and nutrition continue to be top of mind with cooking and health shows more popular than ever.My top five food and nutrition trends are:Cast Iron Cookware: Esquire magazine called it a top item that men should own. You don’t use soap and it’s practically indestructible. Whether you dig around in your Grandmother’s kitchen, shop the finds at a flea market or peruse the latest high-end culinary catalog, you’ll likely find numerous cast iron selections. You might be wondering…... Continue Reading
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How to Stay Healthy: Beyond Diet
BY Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RD, CDN ON November 19, 2012
As a dietitian and nutrition consultant, people often ask me what they can eat to be healthier. Often the conversation turns to questions about what foods to avoid or what new diet they should follow – should they cut out gluten or follow the Paleo diet? Do they need to give up their favorite foods and drinks? Of course there are elements to your diet that play a role in health; however, there are a lot of factors involved in physical health unrelated to the food you eat.I recently read that people who are satisfied with the community in which they live have higher scores on the Physical... Continue Reading
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Information Overload: How to Manage Misinformation
BY Betsy Hornick MS, RD, LDN ON October 26, 2012
Information Overload und das unterbrechungsfreie Arbeiten (Photo credit: Frank Hamm)In this age of information overload, how are we to sort fact from fiction? Whether it comes from newspapers, television, blogs, tweets, e-mail, or conversations with family, friends, teachers, health professionals, or co-workers, we are bombarded daily with information that requires us to form judgments—on topics ranging from world news or politics to research on health or claims about foods or diets. This is further complicated by the fact that today’s report may contradict what you heard last week. It’s no... Continue Reading
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Weight Gain: What’s Sugar Got to Do With It?
BY Dr. Susan Mitchell ON September 20, 2012
Weight and height are used in computing body mass index, an indicator of risk for developing obesity-associated diseases. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Have you looked in the mirror lately and found a fat roll starting to protrude around your middle? Maybe you’ve spent way too many hours in what I refer to as the ‘bubble butt’ chair. I felt this way last week and yes, lately I’ve been logging way too many hours in screen time. What makes us develop the hated muffin top and potbelly anyway? Is it sugar, fructose, fat, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or maybe…overconsumption of calories and the... Continue Reading
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Responsible For A Dramatic Spike In Autism Rates?
BY Shannon McNamara ON May 4, 2012
A review of existing research published in Clinical Epigenetics last month has generated quite a stir of dramatic headlines like “New Study Links Autism To High-Fructose Corn Syrup” and “High Fructose Corn Syrup And Maternal Obesity: Autism Causes?”  Having a son in the autism spectrum disorder and working for the Corn Refiners Association made the news a real attention grabber for me and I’m sure for anyone else who is personally connected to autism.  It’s very important that we try to understand the variables that we can modify in our lives and environment to reduce risks of autism and... Continue Reading
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Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: One year later
BY Neva Cochran, MS, RD ON January 27, 2012
An interview with Dayle HayesThe goal of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA), passed in December 2010, is to improve child nutrition including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Summer Food Service Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.While the act has garnered extensive media coverage as a bold new initiative, it is actually an ongoing reauthorization of existing programs, which occurs every four years. But the name for this reauthorization act is particularly appropriate... Continue Reading
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Popular Food Myths
BY Shannon McNamara ON January 19, 2012
This post originally appeared on the Healthy Eating Blog on January 13, 2012, and is reposted here with the author’s permission. POPULAR FOOD MYTHSBy Stasha Kucel MS, RD, LDCheck out this informative video addressing many "old-wives' tales" surrounding food. Topics highlighted in the video are:What's the truth about high-fructose corn syrup vs. cane sugar in my food?Are there negative-calorie foods?Are brown eggs more nutritious than white?Does eating late at night make you gain weight?Are fresh vegetables more nutritious than canned or frozen?This recent video (1/12/12) from a Minnesota... Continue Reading
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“Holiday Sugar Rush”
BY Therese Pompa ON December 14, 2011
Hear Lisa Cimperman provide tips on how to keep off the pounds during the holiday season. Lisa Cimperman MS, RD, LD received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She works at University Hospitals Case Medical Center where she provides nutrition support therapy to critically ill patients and dietary education for a variety of health issues. Lisa is a paid consultant to the Corn Refiners Association (CRA), but her statements and opinions are her own. Continue Reading
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