What’s in Your Child’s Breakfast Cereal? While most children’s cereals are fortified with beneficial vitamins and minerals, many are also often highly processed, can be loaded with sugar, and have little to no fiber. Recently, cereal manufacturers have been pressured to modify their recipes to make whole grain the first […]
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Managing Constipation
Constipation is an unpleasant problem that can become more common as we age. Various medications, certain health conditions, and physical ailments that decrease our ability to walk and be active can all play a role in developing constipation. Constipation can lead to severe consequences, such as fecal impaction or even […]
Including Whole Grains in Your Meals
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet. They contain important nutrients like fiber and B vitamins and are naturally low in fat. Aim for half of your daily grains to be whole grains. Here are some quick tips to increase the whole grains in your diet: Increase amounts gradually Try […]
