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What’s the scoop on food allergies, weight gain, and disabilities?

April 3, 2015 Allergies, Center for Research on Women with Disabilities, CROWD, disability, Dr. Tracey Ledoux, food allergies, GoWoman, Healthcare, Houston, Margaret A. Nosek, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Weight Management Program

In a comment from one of our astute readers, the topic of food allergies came up. I was stumped. Maybe I’m not alone in trying

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Limiting portion size is a pain in the neck

March 16, 2015 Center for Research on Women with Disabilities, GoWoman, Healthy Lifestyle, Houston, Margaret A. Nosek, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

We have two issues here if you want to lose weight; well, maybe three. First, you have to cut down the amount of food you

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Sneaky Sodium: Check your foods for hidden salt

February 20, 2015 American Heart Month, Dr. Guilherme V. Silva, Heart Health, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, salt, sodium

Face it… Americans love salt and eat plenty of it. Most of us consume too much salt – on average 9–12 grams per day, or

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Starvation dieting is going too far, especially if you have a disability

February 18, 2015 Center for Research on Women with Disabilities, GoWoman, Healthy Lifestyle, Houston, Margaret A. Nosek, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Dear brother and sister dieters – I am so with you! I recently went to my internist, begging for a solution to my weight “problem.”

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Improve your health in 2015

January 2, 2015 Audrey M. Marks, Dr. John Foreyt, Exercise, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Roberta Anding

Do you have plans to lose weight or get more active this year? Experts from Baylor College of Medicine have tips and tools to help

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Holidays can mean added sugar intake

December 12, 2014 added sugar, calories, healthy eating habits, Holidays, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Roberta Anding

The holidays are filled with parties and celebrations, which can also mean more desserts and treats. Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital Registered

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Is your lunchbox lacking? Tips for packing healthier lunches

December 5, 2014 back to school, Dr. Karen Cullen, Dr. Teresia O'Connor, healthy lunches, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, packed lunches, school lunches, USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center

While they may be packed with love, researchers at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital found most lunches packed

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Swaps offer healthier take on green bean casserole recipe

November 24, 2014 dietitian-approved recipes, green bean casserole, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Recipes, Thanksgiving

For people watching their weight, the holidays can be a careful balancing act of enjoying favorite dishes without overindulging. Students from Baylor College of Medicine,

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Seasonal staple serves up full flavor, less calories

November 17, 2014 Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, recipe, Recipes, stuffing, Thanksgiving

With the holidays in sight, could you use a little help when it comes to planning a family meal that’s delicious and healthy, too? This health-conscious

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Exercise does the elderly body good

November 11, 2014 Aging, Dr. Robert Roush, Exercise, Fitness, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness

Exercise can’t stop the aging process, but experts at Baylor College of Medicine say that for the elderly, whether it’s weight training, walking, swimming or