The glycemic index load is a numerical value given to food that indicates the effect it has on blood glucose levels in the body. It is based on a mathematical formula that accounts for both the type and amount of carbohydrates eaten. Choosing...
Although the USDA recommends a diet high in whole grains, vegetables, fruits and lean proteins, the typical American diet falls short of this recommendation. Busy schedules, combined with the prevalence of fast food restaurants and widespread...
A traditional African diet is loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables and native African people have low risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. The African American diet is much different, and includes many fried and fatty foods. Marcellus...
The standard American diet consists of calorie-dense and nutrient-poor foods and beverages, according to research by registered dietitian David Grotto published in "Nutrition in Clinical Practice" in 2010. Along with increased portion sizes, bad...
There are many options for healthy food in the U.S. The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Pyramid is a good place to start, and you can modify it for your own particular needs or health conditions. Junk foods are also readily...
About one-third of all adult Americans are obese, about 8 percent of the American population suffers from diabetes, and heart disease causes about a third of all deaths in the United States. Dietary choices in the United States have a direct...
For the most part, African-Americans' food consumption patterns reflect the typical American diet, which is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar and sodium and low in fiber. Death rates from food-related health issues such as heart disease,...
The American Heart Association's (AHA) primary goal is to reduce heart disease. While there are many approaches to doing so, like exercise and regular preventive doctor visits, diet is one of the most crucial elements. You have to make choices...
Eating foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids can benefit your overall health. The MayoClinic.com reports that by eating healthy amounts of omega-3 rich foods you can lower your triglycerides, reduce your chances of experiencing a heart...
The American Heart Association, or AHA, states that maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons against heart disease. To ward off disease and obesity, the AHA recommends consuming nutrient-rich foods full of vitamins, minerals...
Fast food is a quick, convenient and inexpensive product that is a major part of the American diet. Numerous restaurants, stores and vending machines sell ready-to-eat fast food that includes inexpensive, processed ingredients. Achieving...
In February of 2010, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued an updated policy statement entitled, "Prevention of Choking Among Children." In the statement, the academy identified several foods that present choking hazards to young children....
Junk food is the common name for fast food, which is a dietary product that has high amount of calories, low nutritional value and lacks essential nutrients. Junk food is highly processed and contains a number of additives, such as synthetic...
Diabetes is a chronic illness characterized by an elevated blood sugar due to problems with the production and supply of insulin. Most of the food you eat turns into sugar as a source of energy for your body. Many diabetics think they have to...
The raw food diet is a strict diet which limits many foods and makes it almost impossible to eat out. Although it is challenging, the lure of the raw food diet is usually weight loss, along with increased energy and improved digestion. Foods...
Thirty-nine percent of black men and 44 percent of black women have hypertension. The African-American diet is similar to the American diet, however, African Americans may be sensitive to salt, making them more likely to suffer health effects of...
"Junk" foods, or processed, low-nutrient foods, are a significant part of the American diet. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, consumption of French fries, mainly purchased from fast food restaurants, increased by 63 percent between...
The Mediterranean diet is an eating plan based on the foods traditionally consumed by people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Since these countries span a wide range of tastes, there are many flavors that Americans can easily...
As of 2008, 44 percent of African American women over the age of 20 had high blood pressure and 51 percent of black women were obese. Approximately 12 percent of African American women over the age of 20 and 25 percent of black women over the age...
Due to its fragile nature and tendency to break easily, African-American hair can appear to grow slower than other hair types. Also, according to Seymour M. Weaver, a Houston-based dermatologist, there's an epidemic of hair loss taking place among...
If you can't imagine watching a movie without popcorn, or never having had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you have the Western hemisphere to thank. A number of the foods that make up a part of the everyday diet of people around the world are...
The first Del Taco restaurant opened in 1961. The fast-food chain serves American and Mexican-American foods. "Macho" versions of each food, including drinks and fries, denote larger serving sizes and sometimes more toppings.
Eating local is in. The "locovore" lifestyle is one of the top food trends, according to the Food Channel. Some of the locally-produced foods easiest to find are those native to the Americas. These plants adapted to the American climate over...
Native Indians, also called Native Americans, are descendants of the indigenous tribes that lived in North America before Europeans settle the continent. While the native diet may seem lacking by current nutritional standards, it may have been...
So many diets help you lose weight, but few help you maintain your weight, according to the American Dietetic Association. A good diet for normal people should encourage balanced eating, including a variety of foods from all the different food...
Hot, spicy food is popular with Americans. Hot pepper food challenges abound, particularly in Southern states, such as Texas and New Mexico. Spicy foods are readily available in areas where African, Asian and Latin American foods are served. The...
Eating healthy is important because the foods that you eat are how your body gets the nutrients that it needs to keep you healthy. If you do not provide your body with healthy foods and proper nutrition, you can develop symptoms associated with...
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) notes that soy, the high-protein relative of the pea, has been a component of Asian diets for thousands of years. Today, soy is found in many American foods as an additive or...
The tomatillo is a green, tomato-shaped vegetable covered by a papery husk native to Central America. Latin American foods often feature the tomatillo. The green ingredient in salsa verde, it provides a tart, spicy flavor to foods. The husks are...
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