Nutrition
A healthy diet can help you control your weight and lower the risk of serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Eating a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat meat or dairy products, is a great way to stay healthy, even if you never lose weight. In fact, certain diets may help you lose weight, but they may be unhealthy in the long run.
The key is trying to eat foods high in vitamins and minerals, but low in fat. Good nutrition for you and your family starts at home, but talking to your doctor or consulting a nutritionist can help. PhillyHealthInfo.org can help you find nutrition programs and healthy cooking classes in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Get started by checking out our resources and events listings in the blue boxes on the right side of the page. To get answers to all of your nutrition questions, visit our list of Recommended Sites.
PhillyHealthInfo.org Video: Eating Healthy
Eating healthy can be fun, cheap, and exciting. Crazy, isn’t it? Over the next few months, we’ll be spotlighting foods that keep you healthy and the people and places that bring fresh eats to our community. Check out our videos.
Is junk food truly addictive? Listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.
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How much chocolate should you eat every day? Listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.
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Why is brown rice better for you than white rice? Listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.
Can a Mediterranean diet help save your brain? Listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.
Want to start losing weight today? Listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough to find out.
For more information about how family feasts can lead to a new lease on life, listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.
For more information about how eating blueberries can improve your health, listen to the following clip from Dr. Brian McDonough.
This clip has been provided by MyMedicalReports.com. For more great audio and video health reports, visit their website.
PhillyHealthInfo.org has gathered healthy recipes from community organizations throughout the Delaware Valley and compiled a cookbook just for you. Eat healthy this year, it’s not as hard as you think.
By making wise food choices, you can help control your body weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol, all which put you at risk for diabetes:
- Reduce serving sizes of meats and desserts that are high in fat
- Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat
- Limit your sodium intake
- Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages
- Write down what you eat, how much you exercise—anything that helps keep you on track
- When you meet your goal, reward yourself with a nonfood item or activity, like watching a movie
One way to calculate your body weight is to find your Body Mass Index or BMI. The BMI helps you determine the proper weight range for your height. To calculate your own BMI visit these links:
BMI for adults
BMI for children and teens
For a great resource to find out personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, visit:
My Food Pyramid
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