Health
Latin dishes can be heart-healthy and still keep authentic flavors
Over the decades, traditional Latin American and Caribbean foods and flavors have won the hearts—and stomachs—of hungry people in the United States.
Mar 7, 2023
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News tagged with portion control
Health
Lessons on nutrition easy to digest in virtual reality spaces
Virtual reality (VR) may provide nutrition teachers and dietitians with an entirely new way to serve real lessons on healthy eating, according to a team of Penn State researchers.
Aug 9, 2022
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Health
Ways to fit pasta into your diet
(HealthDay)—Who doesn't crave a big bowl of spaghetti every now and then? But then comes the question of how to fit it into a smart diet plan.
Dec 21, 2018
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Pediatrics
The real reasons why parents struggle with children's portion sizes
Parents are repeatedly told to watch what they are feeding their children, but they must also keep a keen eye on how much of it they are serving.
Nov 2, 2017
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Health
A few survival tips for holiday overeating
We've all been there – reaching for another heap of potatoes or ambrosia, sampling everything on the dessert tray, maybe one too many eggnogs, and suddenly we're more stuffed than the rib roast and feeling guilty. Don't ...
Dec 18, 2015
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Health
Research trial reveals importance of breakfast in human health
Researchers from our Department for Health have conducted the first ever randomised controlled trial to examine the effect of regular daily breakfast when compared with extended morning fasting, to measure all components ...
Jun 6, 2014
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Health
'Plan, pick and use portion control,' to prevent holiday weight gain
A University of Cincinnati (UC) nutritional studies professor has three key reminders for those of concerned about healthy eating during the holiday season: "Plan, Pick and Use Portion Control."
Dec 12, 2013
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Health
Extrovert and introvert children are not equally influenced by plate size
As dish size increases, so do portion size and the amount of food actually eaten—but could personality traits play a role in how susceptible people are to this plate-size bias? New research by the Cornell Food and Brand ...
Nov 25, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight can melt off when eating low-calorie frozen meals, fruits and vegetables, research finds
Improving health can be as easy as opening the freezer door. "Save time, save money, boost nutrition and control portions by eating low-calorie, frozen foods," advises Jessica Bartfield, MD, internal medicine.
Nov 1, 2012
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Pediatrics
Children's self-control is associated with their body mass index as adults
As adults, we know that self-control and delaying gratification are important for making healthful eating choices, portion control, and maintaining a healthy weight. However, exhibiting these skills at a young age actually ...
Aug 16, 2012
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