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Beware of These Three Surprising Sources of High Fructose Corn Syrup

January 29, 2016 by

Avoiding high fructose corn syrup seems like it would be fairly easy if you read your labels and eat a plant-based diet. However, there are still ways in which this artificial sweetener can find its way into the food you eat. Here are three surprising sources of high fructose corn syrup that you might want to avoid:

  1. Salad dressing. Low-fat or not, many salad dressings contain high fructose corn syrup as a main ingredient. Make your own with oil and vinegar dressing or buy organic to avoid this.
  2. Honey-roasted peanuts. There are only seven ingredients in this sweet snack, and corn syrup is one of them. Choose raw or oven-roasted nuts instead.
  3. Ketchup. It might be no surprise that ketchup includes sugar, but some brands contain exceedingly high amounts. Look for all-natural brands or use ketchup sparingly.

Corn Syrup in Unexpected Foods [Huffington Post]
Surprising Products That Contain High Fructose Corn Syrup [Divine Caroline]
(Not So) Sweet: Surprising Foods Containing High Fructose Corn Syrup [Babble]
6 Popular Foods with High-Fructose Corn Syrup [FitDay]

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Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

February 14, 2014 by

You’re in the prime of your life, and it’s more important than ever to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. If you want to manage your weight and start to feel active and energized, these simple tips from the USDA can help.

  • Make sure at least half of your grains are whole grains. When you go to the grocery store, look for breads, pastas, and rice are labeled “whole grain” or “whole wheat."
  • Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. The easiest way to ensure that you’re getting a good mixture is by buying them in a variety of different colors.
  • Eat seafood at least twice a week to get its beneficial protein and other nutrients.
  • Eat the proper calories for your lifestyle. Senior women need anywhere from 1,600 to 2,200 calories per day, while senior men need between 2,000 and 2,800 calories, depending on how active you are.
  • If foods start to taste different or irritate your stomach, talk to your doctor. Some medications diminish your sense of taste, but changing your dosage or your medication can usually help.

For more eating tips for seniors, visit the USDA website here.

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Find Healthy Recipe Guides on this NIH Website

January 31, 2014 by

Grilled chicken and steamed vegetables are great, but eating the same meal every day can get boring pretty quickly. If you want to eat healthy meals without constantly making the same few dishes, these creative recipe guides from the NIH might just give you some new ideas:

Fun Family Recipes
Download convenient recipe cards to make planning healthy meals for the whole family easier than ever before. These fun recipes include things like Oatmeal Pecan Waffles and a Quinoa and Black Bean Salad that will keep even your pickiest eaters feeling full and energized.

Keep the Beat Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
This colorful online cookbook contains healthy family breakfasts, lunches and dinners that are simple and delicious. It even includes high-quality photos to help you get a better idea of what each dish should look like.

Visit the NIH website to discover even more healthy recipes!

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