If you read my last article on sugar, you know that added sugar is everywhere! You may also be aware that excessive sugar intake is not only wreaking havoc on our waistlines, but our overall health as well. In an effort to cut calories and make healthier food choices, many consumers turn to “diet” products like fat-free yogurt, diet soda, sugar-free ice cream, etc. Read More »
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Heart Healthy Fats?
A couple of weeks ago, I spent a long weekend in southern Texas with my daughter. We were planning a meal for a few guests so we took a trip to the farmer’s market in Waco on Saturday morning. What a treat it is to have fresh produce and to see what other parts of the country have available that we don’t have here in the upper Midwest. Read More »
The Path to Understanding the Proper Diet
We have long been on the path to understanding the proper diet that prevents heart attacks and strokes.
Although most believe a life style of moderate physical activity and avoidance of smoke is important in preventing atherosclerosis, there remains no answer to the question, “Which diet protects against heart attacks and stroke?”
Trendy Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy
For years we thought it was a no-egg, low fat, and more vegetarian diet, but in recent years, experts have started endorsing more meat. Read More »
Mission: Nutrition
During the month of February, the Avera Heart Hospital dietitians, Nikki VerSteeg, Jocelyn Johnson and Mary Beth Russell, teamed up with the local Avera dietitian at several locations to host a fun-filled night celebrating heart health. The night included wine tastings, heart healthy food and a unique presentation about the importance of breakfast, grocery shopping, meal planning and healthy restaurant eating. Read More »
Added Sugars — Not So Sweet
Have you heard the buzz about sugar lately? First, fat was the bad guy, then it was carbs and now its sugar! High intake of sugar can cause fat buildup in the liver which leads to problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Read More »
Turn Down the Heat for Healthier Meat
A healthy and well-balanced meal should always include a source of lean, high-quality protein. However, the latest research suggests that the “how” may be just as important as the “what” when it comes to getting food on our plate. In other words, the cooking methods we use to prepare our food may affect our health just as much as the choices we make. Read More »
