As you've probably heard, the FDA ruled last week to ban trans-fats and phase them out of all food products over the next three years. …
Tag: nutrition
Stanford initiative aims to simultaneously improve education and maternal-child health in South Africa
What if we could "leapfrog" over the education and technology gap in low-resource countries, while at the same time improving maternal and early childhood health …
FDA changes regulation for antibiotic use in animals
Livestock can no longer be fed antibiotics "preventatively" or to help them grow bigger. The FDA has ruled to change their regulations of how drugs can be …
Study finds arm circumference is accurate measure of malnutrition in children with diarrheal illnesses
Malnutrition is a leading cause of mortality in children under the age of five, contributing to approximately 3.5 million child deaths worldwide each year. Currently, the World Health Organization and …
An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory: Med student encourages community engagement
Right after graduating from Stanford, Steve (Suk) Ko moved to East Palo Alto with some friends who were also recent graduates. They put all their effort …
Raw milk still a health hazard, says Stanford doctor
In spite of looser regulations around the sale of unpasteurized milk, it's still unsafe to drink. That's the message from Stanford pediatric infectious disease expert …
Sticky situation: How sugar affects our health
Here's a shocking statistic: On average, Americans consume three pounds of sugar each week, or 3,550 pounds in an entire lifetime. This leads some to …
Why establishing a health baseline is a “critical starting point for achieving future health goals”
Raise your hand if you want to be more successful at achieving health goals, such as losing weight or lowering your cholesterol levels, and maintaining …
How to keep New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy
New Year's Day always offers the opportunity to hit pause, reflect on our lives and set goals to improve our health and well-being. For many …
The role of nutrition in diabetes prevention and management
Can certain diets help patients prevent or manage their diabetes? Which foods are best for diabetics and which ones should they avoid? If you increase …
Stanford dietitian explains how – not just what – you eat matters
Recent posts, including this one from last week and this one from earlier today, offered sound advice to help avoid overeating around the holidays. Of …
How to make it through holiday dinners without putting on the pounds
A lot of people are worrying about overeating over the holidays, especially if they’re on a diet. We've offered advice in the past on how …
“Less is more”: More holiday eating tips from a Stanford nutrition lecturer
My grandmother is fortunate enough to live within an easy drive of the Shady Maple Smorgasbord, a Pennsylvania Dutch-style dining extravaganza in Lancaster County. It's …
Easy-to-follow tips to avoid overeating this holiday
'Tis the season for overindulging. A recent report showed that we can easily consume 2,000 calories (or more) during a holiday dinner, particularly if the …
Diabetes and nutrition: Healthy holiday eating tips, red meat and disease risk, and going vegetarian
Despite greater awareness about diabetes in recent years, a recent study found that nearly three in 10 Americans have the disease but don't know it. …
"Less is more”: Eating wisely, with delight, during the holidays
Some multi-culture families celebrate their heritage by adding more holidays, writes Maya Adam, MD, a Stanford lecturer who operates the nonprofit Just Cook for Kids. …