 | | | Healthy Start |  | | |  | - Dietitians offer nutrition tips as school year approaches
Parents should consider the big picture on nutrition and not worry if children do not eat during one meal, says registered dietitian Jan Ritter of Ohio Action for Healthy Kids. As children head back to school, dietitians recommend never skipping breakfast, limiting juice intake, offering a wide choice of foods and not stressing about what kids put into a packed lunch as long as there is a protein, fruit and vegetable. The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio) (8/15)        |  | How watermelon boosts "health esteem"
Nutritionists have long appreciated the health benefits watermelon provides. It has excellent levels of vitamins A and C and a good level of vitamin B6. Vitamin A found in watermelon is important for optimal eye health and boosts immunity by enhancing the infection-fighting actions of white blood cells. Learn more. | |
| | - More U.S. children consume artificially sweetened drinks, data show
Data from a federal health survey involving more than 42,000 Americans show a twofold increase during the past 10 years in the number of children drinking diet beverages. Long-term health effects of such consumption are still unknown. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, also found an increase in the percentage of adults who consume diet drinks. Yahoo!/Reuters (8/15) - RD lists ways to eat healthy for less, even as prices rise
It's possible to eat healthy on a tight budget, regardless of rising food prices, writes registered dietitian LeeAnn Weintraub, who suggests a first step is reducing meat consumption and buying meat in bulk. She says to look for sales, buy generic when possible, load up on affordable healthy grains and seek out local food sources that do not have to factor in shipping costs. Los Angeles Daily News (8/15) - Chefs rediscover the flavors of lard
A number of chefs are using lard in their kitchens again, touting the flavor profile of the animal fat and calling it a healthier, more natural alternative to trans fats. "It's great for breakfast cooking. Lard's good in pastries, in dessert," says Chris Cosentino, executive chef at Incanto in San Francisco. The Washington Post/The Associated Press (8/14) |  | Fly a lot? Earn 3X rewards points on airline purchases with The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  | | - Regular egg consumption speeds plaque buildup, study says
Eating eggs regularly increases the rate of plaque buildup in arteries, almost to the extent that smoking does, according to a Canadian study in the journal Atherosclerosis that included more than 1,200 adults who were part of a program to reduce heart disease. Registered dietitian Samantha Heller said the study did not factor in cholesterol found in other foods or whether people who ate a lot of eggs also ate other less-healthy foods. HealthDay News (8/15) - Biotech rice could help fight vitamin A deficiency, study suggests
A biotech rice modified to produce beta-carotene -- a vitamin A precursor -- in the edible part of the crop was more effective than spinach and worked as well as beta-carotene supplements in raising vitamin A levels in children, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. "While further study is needed, our results suggest that Golden Rice could be one useful way to combat vitamin A deficiency in areas where rice is a staple food crop and where vitamin A deficiency is still common," Tufts University researcher Guangwen Tang wrote in an e-mail. Reuters (8/15) | | | - Olympics could encourage students to be healthy, PE teacher says
Schools and parents can capitalize on the enthusiasm surrounding the recent Olympic Games in London to keep students active year-round, writes Clayton Ellis, a high-school physical education teacher. Ellis notes programs -- such as "Let's Move!" and "Let's Move in School!" -- that are focused on improving health and curbing childhood obesity. He also suggests that parents focus on their children's health and that schools take steps to assess students' fitness. Education News Colorado (8/15) | Institutional Foodservice | | - School district unveils healthier meals, new image
An Illinois school district recently removed deep fryers from its high schools and plans this fall to introduce more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to comply with federal standards for school meals. Students also will help to grow and harvest fresh produce served in cafeterias. Part of the district's healthier image includes a new logo and changing the name of the Valley View Food Services to the Nutrition Services Department. Chicago Tribune (free registration) (8/16) - Roasted sweet cacao Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts get a second chance in this side dish, which features raw chocolate. The Healthy Apple  | The most important thing is that kids actually eat breakfast. Kids need to eat something to get their bodies going."
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