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What beef brings to the table is the focus of Beef Month…which is the month of May. Jill Johnson with the Illinois Beef Association talks about an important health study of the 29 cuts of lean beef available to consumers.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – What beef brings to the table (1:30 mp3)
May is osteoporosis prevention month and Ellen Wheeler, nutrition educator with the St. Louis Dairy Council says three servings a day can help prevent the bone weakening condition. She says our calcium needs increase as we age…we need it for our bones to grow and stay strong. In addition, vitamin D needs to go hand in hand with calcium for the best results.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – Dairy helps prevent osteoporosis (1:30 mp3)
The high quality and versatility of eggs make them a sought after item by food banks. Millions of eggs are donated by egg producers every year to food banks across America who feed the hungry. Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, talks about the great need that eggs fulfill.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – Eggs fulfill need at food banks (1:30 mp3)
Coconut water is increasingly showing up at U.S. stores and is marketed as a health drink. Coconut water comes from the inside of young, green coconuts, the fruit of the coconut palm tree and is a common drink in the tropics — straight from the fruits themselves. The liquid contains potassium and magnesium – essential nutrients. But how healthy is it, really?
Gluten is a protein in several grains: Wheat, rye, barley and triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye). Oats may pick up gluten from wheat during growing and processing, according to the Whole Grains Council. People who have a severe reaction to gluten which causes their immune system to attack the lining of their small intestine are diagnosed with Celiac disease. Symptoms include severe indigestion and diarrhea. Harvard Medical School says 300-thousand Americans have been diagnosed with the disease but 2-Million Americans are following a gluten-free diet.
Are you confused by all the different cheeses you can buy? Laura Wilford, a dietician and director of the Wisconsin Dairy Council, explains what the cheese labels Farmstead, Artisan and Specialty Cheese mean.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – Not your run-of-the-mill cheeses (1:30 mp3)
There’s a lot of talk about the role of protein in the diet – how it can make us feel fuller and potentially stave off weight gain. But how much protein is too much? We each need a minimum amount of protein a day. It helps build and repair cells and promotes healthy muscles, organs, glands and skin.The Harvard Medical School says one guideline is to make sure at least 15% of your daily calories come from protein.
Yogurt is known for its healthy qualities for improved digestion and its nutrients — from calcium and protein. Can yogurt be made even better? The fiber rich part of oats – beta glucan – is being added to yogurt to test the combination’s heart healthiness.
Pork sausage and ham for breakfast can stave off snacking later, according to a recent study. The University of Missouri study was of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 20. They were given high protein breakfast meals – 35 grams of protein – for 12 weeks – Those meals contained either lean pork sausage or ham. The kids who ate those high protein breakfasts, compared to those who did not, were less likely to consume sugary, high calorie snacks later in the evening.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – Pork staves off snacking study (1:30 mp3)
Sometimes simple changes can make a big difference when it comes to transforming our eating habits. Here are some healthy substitutions to consider making: In place of sour cream use plain low fat yogurt, plain non-fat Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream. For Butter, margarine, shortening or oil in baking, use half the fat the recipe calls for and use applesauce for the other half. With most substituted foods, you will notice little to no change in flavor. Experiment and find what you like.
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