As you visit the MyPyramid website at www.mypyramid.gov to learn more about the USDA recommendations as to what you should be eating, you might be wondering what types of foods belong in each of the […]
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Food for Life 13
Macronutrients in our diet: Water Water is an essential nutrient because it is involved in all the processes in your body. Since water needs vary with diet, physical activity, environmental temperature, and other factors, it […]
Lunchables You Can Make at Home 3
Most prepackaged lunches come with drinks, and homemade ones should too. Most come with soda or another sugary drink that is not healthy for anyone. Choose twelve ounce water bottles and drink crystal sticks instead. […]
Diet and Disease Prevention Part 13
Your Diet and Type 2 Diabetes continued • Choose an overall balanced diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid foods you do not cook yourself, due to the high risk of hidden sugars […]