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Test Your Nutrition Intuition |
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There are people
who know the nutritional value of foods and follow dietary
recommendations to a tee. Others are clueless. Which camp are
you in?
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Want to Learn to Eat Right? Work with a Dietician |
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Eating a healthy
diet is hard work. That's why people get help from registered
dieticians who are part diet detective and part counselor.
Learn how they can help you eat right.
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Healthy Skills for Your Grill |
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Grilled foods are a
popular staple for just about every chef, from backyard
barbecuers to gourmet cooks, and grilling can be a great way
to prepare low-fat meals. But some studies have shown that
chemicals created through the grilling process can be
carcinogenic. Is there really a cause to worry? And if so,
what can you do to cut down the health risks of this otherwise
healthy cooking technique? Join our panel of experts to find
out.
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Energy Bars and Shakes: Health Food or Junk Food? |
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The idea of a
snack has changed a lot in recent years. Energy bars can be
found on almost any candy bar rack, and energy shakes are
becoming a popular meal alternative. Our panel of nutritional
experts will discuss the pros and cons of these products.
Topics will include:
- What should you look for in an energy bar or shake?
- What should you stay away from?
- How should these foods be used? Can they ever replace
meals?
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Brain Food: Can You Eat Yourself Smart? |
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If you listen to the claims made
about some dietary supplements, they'll have you
thinking you can go from dunce to Einstein with the
pop of a pill. Implausible as this sounds, information
retention and mental alertness are two factors that
drive many consumers to buy so-called "brain food"
products like ginkgo biloba and selenium. There's a
lot of hype, but also some promising facts. Join our
panel of experts as they discuss what works, what
doesn't -- and what dangers you should be aware of.
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Picnic Pitfalls: How to Keep Your Food Safe |
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So you're going on a picnic.
You've got a comfortable blanket, just the right spot
for a relaxing outdoor meal, and your favorite foods
packed in an old-fashioned basket. Sounds nice... but
what's wrong with this picture? Well, if your food
isn't insulated properly, there's a good chance that
it's turned into a bacteria breeding ground -- and
this could mean big trouble for you and your stomach.
How do you keep your picnic from becoming a health
hazard? Join our panel of experts to find out.
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Pesticides: Should You Be Worried? |
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Just about everyone knows they
should wash their fruits and vegetables before eating
them. But do you know why? Removing pesticides is one
of the major concerns. How worried should you be about
pesticides? Join our panel of experts to find out, and
to learn what you can do to make your food as
pesticide-free as possible.
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Summer Snacking: How to Eat Healthy in the Summertime |
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It's summertime, and the eating is
easy... With barbecues and baseball games, the summer
months bring their characteristic foods -- hotdogs,
ice cream, fresh fruit, and more. What should you know
to keep your diet healthy? Join our panel of experts
to find out. Topics will include:
- Healthy barbecuing
- Avoiding nitrates
- Low-fat salads
- Preventing dehydration
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Reducing Your Risk: The Diet and Drug Connection |
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Research has long
suggested a connection between diet and colon cancer.
The good news is that 66% to 75% of colorectal cancer
cases may be prevented by dietary changes, and recent
studies have found that certain drugs and supplements
may reduce risk. Join our panel of experts as they
discuss what hurts and what helps.
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What is the connection between dietary fat and colon
cancer risk?
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Does fiber really help?
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Can taking aspirin regularly reduce risk?
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What promising preventive medicines are on the
horizon?
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Fat Facts |
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In our weight-conscious culture,
fat is usually viewed as the enemy. But fat is an
essential part of every healthy diet. The key is
keeping it under control -- and distinguishing good
fat from bad fat. Join our panel of nutrition experts
as they discuss how fat can -- and should -- be a part
of a healthy lifestyle.
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Can Heartburn Be Prevented? |
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Many people who experience
heartburn can anticipate it. And if they can
anticipate heartburn, they can likely prevent it.
Listen to doctors explain how to guard against
heartburn, before it strikes.
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Cooking For People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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The kitchen is where problems
sometimes start and where solutions are often found
for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For
the latest on food, nutrition and IBD, join host
Bettina Gregory and two guests who share nutrition
tips and special recipes for people with Crohn's
disease and ulcerative colitis.
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