What Have You Done for Your Heart Lately?
Yes, it is already February. Where did January go and all those New Year’s resolutions? You were going to stop smoking and start exercising and eating better but then life happened and those...
View ArticleChia Seeds–The Real Story
Chia seeds have become a new health craze many people have started to utilize. Whether it’s adding Chia seeds to yogurts or smoothies, these seeds are being used everywhere. The real question remains...
View ArticleUnderstanding Gluten
Every few years, certain words get thrown around so often it creates what some call a “fad.” Recently, gluten has been added to that list. Unfortunately, many people treat gluten free diets like a fad...
View ArticleThe Ins and Outs of Juicing
Juicing fruits and vegetables as a way to increase daily nutrition consumption has become increasingly popular the past several years. There are many resources on the internet that make various claims...
View ArticleHow to Maintain a Balanced Diet
Put down the weight-loss pills and step away from the brownies. Making it a daily habit to eat healthy is easier said than done. Every day millions of men and women around the country try to find the...
View ArticleHomemade Dips Make Vegetables Shine
Auburn, Ala.—Homemade dips can save money and promote healthy eating! In the middle of many veggie platters lies a bowl of ranch hummus and artichoke dip. Products like this make eating vegetables...
View ArticleEnriching Health With Calcium
Auburn, Ala.—We all remember the times growing up when our parents made us drink glasses of milk. They said that milk would help us grow big and strong. As a child, we did not fully understand the...
View ArticleExtension Offices Serving as Weigh-in Sites for Scale Back Alabama
Obesity is a problem in Alabama. In fact, Alabama has the sixth highest rate of adult obesity of any state in the nation. In its 10th year, Scale Back Alabama, a free statewide weight-loss competitive...
View ArticleCoconut Oil: What You Should Know
AUBURN, Alabama – Every day it seems like we discover new health benefits where we least expect to. In recent years, coconuts, specifically coconut oil, have sparked interest among dietitians and...
View ArticleRegulating Salt Intake
AUBURN, Ala.— Choosing to eat smart with a balanced diet is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and lose weight. One of the most overlooked ways to do this is to reduce your sodium...
View ArticleEveryday Eating: Foods to Add, Keep or Remove
Auburn, Alabama —The saying “you are what you eat” couldn’t be truer when it comes to leading a healthy life. Christina Levert, an Alabama Extension Human, Nutrition, Diet and Health regional agent,...
View ArticleFolate: What to Know About This Vitamin
AUBURN, Ala.—Folate is a vitamin that does not get much attention from current health trends, but it is an essential nutrient for our bodies that provides many health benefits. Folate, a water-soluble...
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