It’s no surprise that parents might need some help understanding what it means to eat healthy. From the Food Guide Pyramid to the latest food fad, it can be awfully confusing. The good news is that you don’t need a degree in nutrition to raise healthy kids. Following some basic … Read more
Use the nutrition-facts panel and ingredients list when choosing foods to buy. Be on the lookout for sodium, sugar and fat content, particularly Trans fats. Eat fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables and fruits without high-calorie sauces and added salt in sugars. Avoid high-fat cream sauces and toppings. Accustom your taste … Read more
Fiber is helpful to the body in many ways: Relieving constipation and hemorrhoids Preventing certain diseases Keeping weight under control Avoiding and Relieving Constipation Fiber can absorb large amounts of water in the bowels, and this makes stools softer and easier to pass. Anyone starting a higher-fiber diet will notice … Read more