Vegetarianism is a diet pattern with focus on foods of plant origin including vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and more. There are many types of vegetarian diets, ranging from the most inclusive to the most restrictive: Types of Vegetarians: Flexitarian (most inclusive) Only eat meat occasionally and follows mostly lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet Pescetarian Doesn’t eat red meat, pork, […]
Archives for March 2016
March is National Nutrition Month
By March, your New Year’s Resolutions may have moved to the back of your mind and you’re looking for a new source of motivation. You are in luck as March is National Nutrition Month. It’s the perfect reason to set a goal and spend the next few weeks creating healthy lifestyle habits. This year’s […]
Study Details Dire Consequences of Fetal Alcohol Disorders
Courtesy of HealthDay. The many behavioral problems experienced by children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders require early attention, a new research review suggests. This group of health problems — caused by mothers drinking alcohol during pregnancy — may include anxiety, aggression, inattention and more, the researchers found. They analyzed published studies and identified three main […]
2016 food price inflation expected to exceed 2015
Courtesy of USDA ERS. Over the last decade, retail food price inflation in the United States has bounced around a bit, with yearly price increases ranging from 0.3 to 6.4 percent. In 2007 and 2008, grocery store prices rose 4.2 and 6.4 percent, respectively—well above the 20-year annual average increase of 2.6 percent. Inflation during […]
Good Enough to….Photograph, then Eat.
Courtesy of Saint Joseph’s University. A recent episode of “Top Chef” challenged contestants to create picture-perfect dishes using junk food. Unlike their typical challenges, these creations were judged not on the basis of taste or innovation, but solely by presentation — on Instagram. The winner was determined by the highest number of “likes.” While the contest […]