FCS3-567: The Health Benefits of Dark Green Leafy Vegetables

Ingrid Adams, Laura Tincher | May. 3, 2013 (New)

Dark green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of fiber, folate, and carotenoids. These vegetables also contain vitamins C and K and the minerals iron and calcium.

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FCS3-566: The Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables

Ingrid Adams, Laura Tincher | May. 3, 2013 (New)

Cruciferous vegetables are good sources of vitamins C, E, and K; folate; minerals; and fiber. They contain several forms of vitamin A called beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. They are also rich in antioxidants that protect the body from damage by compounds called free radicals.

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FCS3-568: The Health Benefits of Tomatoes and Tomato Products

Ingrid Adams, Laura Tincher | May. 3, 2013 (New)

Tomatoes contain vitamins A, C, and K. Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin, chromium, and potassium. Vitamin C protects the body from free radicals which destroy the healthy cells in the body. Niacin helps to lower triglyceride, a fat present in our blood.

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FCS3-565: Get Pumped Up for Potassium!

Ingrid Adams, Laura Tincher | May. 3, 2013 (New)

Studies show the risk of stroke was lower in men who consumed 4.3 grams of potassium a day compared with men who consumed 2.4 grams of potassium a day. Learning about potassium and foods that are good sources could go a long way to improving your health.

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FCS3-569: The Health Benefits of Dark Yellow/Orange Vegetables

Ingrid Adams, Laura Tincher | May. 3, 2013 (New)

Dark yellow/orange vegetables are good sources of beta carotene, a carotenoid and antioxidant that protects against free-radical damage.

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FCS3-563: Trans Fat: How to Keep it Low in Your Diet

Ingrid Adams | Jan. 15, 2013 (New)

Are you aware that some of your favorite foods may contain trans fats? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that avoiding trans fats could prevent as many as 10,000 to 20,000 heart attacks and 3,000 to 7,000 deaths from coronary heart disease per year.

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FCS3-559: Choose Nutrient Dense Foods and Beverages

Ingrid Adams, Mallory Foster | Jul. 20, 2012 (New)

Nutrient-dense foods have more nutrients per calorie than foods that are not nutrient dense. Nutrient-dense foods contain a small portion of their calories from fat, sugar, or refined grains and have more vitamins, minerals, and protein.

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FCS3-557: Getting Children to Eat Vegetables

Ingrid Adams | Jul. 20, 2012 (New)

Research now shows early eating habits may carry over into adulthood. It is important for parents to introduce good eating habits in children when they are young. However, it is never too late to start.

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FCS3-558: Power Up Your Vegetable Choices

Ingrid Adams | Jul. 20, 2012 (New)

Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet. They are low in calories, fat, and other unhealthy substances such as sodium and cholesterol. Vegetables also add color, texture, and flavor to our meals.

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FCS3-556: Eating Healthy Around the Holidays: For People with Diabetes

Ingrid Adams | Dec. 6, 2011 (New)

If you have diabetes and eat too much of the wrong foods over the holidays, your blood glucose level might rise higher than the target range. Avoiding the family gathering or office party may not be an option, but some careful thought and planning can go a long way to help you manage your blood glucose and still have a good time.