Food

Cancer

Many people have a fear of cancer, perhaps because to them it is always an incurable disease. The facts do not support this idea. Countless numbers of Americans who are alive today have had cancer and are now considered to be cured. ("Cured" is defined here as being free of any evidence of the disease […]

Plan to "Eat Well"

Whatever your style of eating, several simple planning techniques will help ensure that your food is varied, nutritious, and enjoyable. In this topic you will learn how to plan and select healthful meals—whether prepared at home or eaten away from home. You also will be introduced to strategies to make your shopping both efficient and […]

Eat Breakfast

Whether at home or away, start your day with breakfast. "Breaking the fast" provides your body with both nutrients and energy. People who eat breakfast tend to have more energy and, on average, are better able to regulate their appetite during the remainder of the day than their breakfast-skipping counterparts. Unfortunately, many Americans do not […]

What’s for Lunch?

The midday meal is the meal most often eaten away from home. Your options include bringing a lunch from home or purchasing foods in a cafeteria, vending machine, or local delicatessen. The same rules apply for "eating well" at lunch: plan to eat foods low in saturated fat and high in nutrients. This midday meal […]

Snack Time

Carefully chosen, snacks can be healthful and nutritious. Check out the options. Look for "food machines" stocked with fresh fruit, juices, cut-up vegetables or mini-salads, nonfat or low-fat milk, yogurt, cereals, or small bagels. Snack items such as pretzels or baked chips, although high in salt, are relatively low in calories. Negotiate with your coworkers: […]

What’s for Supper?

The evening meal is often the only time of the day when the family sits down together. Unfortunately, a leisurely supper usually gives way to evening demands such as a school meeting, a child’s soccer game, or your own "home work." Sometimes the very thought of preparing a nutritious supper seems overwhelming after a hectic […]

Grocery Shopping: Another Key to Healthful Meals

When it comes to eating at home, your meals can only be as good as the food you have in your kitchen. Stock your kitchen with foods that help you eat well. Be sure you have plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains on hand so you translate your plan for healthful eating into enjoyable […]

Foods and Issues You May Have Wondered About

Farming methods are rapidly evolving. New foods and novel ingredients are continuously being introduced into the marketplace. Pesticides and fertilizers are used to increase yields. Genetic engineering potentially can produce safer, more nutritious, and cheaper forms of foods. Substitutes (such as sugar, fat, and salt substitutes) enable some people to eat foods that would otherwise […]

Two Weeks of Menus

The following pages contain 14 days’ worth of nutritionally balanced menus. The menus emphasize whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables. They are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, moderate in sodium, and high in taste. In addition, they are a great source of health-enhancing phytonutrients. The actual guidelines for the menus are listed below. […]

Change Is Good

Much has been learned about how to prepare healthful foods that are enjoyable, convenient to make, and economical. Many of the leading chefs of Europe and the United States have abandoned cooking styles that once depended on fats and oils and are now using healthier cooking methods. This "new" cuisine uses the cook’s culinary skill […]

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