By McKenzie Hall, R.D.N. We’re eating out a lot these days. Americans spend 50 percent of their eating dollars on foods consumed away from home, such as from coffee shops, cafeterias, sit-down restaurants and fast food chains, according to data released by the USDA...
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The Long Good-Bye: FDA Eliminates Trans Fats from U.S. Food Supply
by OR Today Magazine | Aug 1, 2015
By Patrick J. Skerrett Partially hydrogenated oils, once a workhorse of the food industry, have gotten an official heave-ho from the U.S. food supply. In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ruled June 16 that partially hydrogenated oils,...
READ MOREYoga Offers a Wide Range of Health Benefits
by OR Today Magazine | Aug 1, 2015
By Harvard Health Letters Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical activity, breathing, and focused mental attention. A growing body of research shows that yoga offers a range of health benefits, including a low-impact cardiovascular workout. What is yoga?...
READ MOREHow to make Fruit Slushies
by OR Today Magazine | Aug 1, 2015
By Gina Eykemans I always seem to forget how hot it gets here in California, until it happens. I’ve come up with a solution to cool things down: slushies! They’re easy to whip up in a blender, made with real fruit and, best of all, ice cold. When I was a teenager, I...
READ MOREBeing Underweight is Risky Business
by OR Today Magazine | Jul 1, 2015
By Caroline Kaufman, M.S., R.D.N. While headlines often sound the alarm on the dangers of being overweight, less attention is given to the two percent of U.S. adults who are underweight. Their ranks may be smaller, but the health risks that affect many people who are...
READ MOREYou Can Buy Organic Food Without Busting Your Budget
by OR Today Magazine | Jul 1, 2015
Mention organic food to shoppers and they often respond that it’s too expensive. For the most part, they’re right. A recent Consumer Reports study found that organic foods cost 47 percent more, on average, than conventional foods. As such, it’s not surprising that...
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