Health Tips

Can vegetarians get enough iron? by Lenore S. Hodges, PhD, RD, LD		Vegetarians consume a wide range of foods that can provide adequate iron. Learn how some foods work together to increase the absorption of iron.
Could you be deficient in Vitamin D? by Lenore S. Hodges, PhD, RD, LD		Vitamin D is a vital nutrient made by the sun touching our skin. While some people have spent too much time in the sun, a new discovery suggests that a vitamin D deficiency is now found in epidemic proportions.
Is Alkaline Water the Answer? by Lenore S. Hodges, PhD, RD, LD		Many websites claim that drinking alkaline water and eating alkaline foods will prevent or even heal cancer. These claims are not based in science -- read more to discover the truth.
Can Foods Cure Cancer? by Lenore S. Hodges, PhD, RD, LD		"No single food or food substances can protect against cancer" is a statement by the American Institute of Cancer Research. Choosing healthy foods in conjunction with medical treatment may provide the best therapy.
Exercise - Part 1 of 3 by Donald R. Hall, DrPH, CHES		A simple slogan for good health is to "Eat Right and Exercise." Like two oars on a boat, eating and exercise work together to keep us healthy. Let's consider the counterpart of a good diet--Exercise! Here is a list of well-researched reasons why you will want to be physically active!
Exercise - Part 2 of 3 by Donald R. Hall, DrPH, CHES		Many people express an interest in physical activity and becoming more fit, but they never seem to get started or if they do their good intentions are short lived. If this seems to fit your life you can take comfort in the fact that you are in the majority.
Exercise - Part 3 of 3 by Donald R. Hall, DrPH, CHES		Physical activity and nutrition work together in more ways than weight management. Increasing the calories you use allows you to eat more, which makes it easier to get the nutrients you need.
Fruits and Vegetables by Dr. Judith Jamison, RD		Fruits and vegetables are as old as creation (Genesis 1:29-30), but have not been given notoriety until recent years. Even for some vegetarians, fruit and vegetable intake has been low like the diet of other Americans.
Whole Grains by Beverly Wakefield, MPH, RD		Consider Jesus statement: "I am the bread of Life." A whole Kernel of Wheat including the outside layer of fiber is very important to our health. Jesus instilled life-giving properties in to he grain. Eating foods with fiber of whole grain nutrition is only one out of many ways God designed for our body to stay in health.
Is Health Ministry Important? by Fred Hardinge, DrPH, RD		In Matthew 13, Jesus told about a farmer who sowed his seed on different kinds of ground. The rains washed some away, the heat of the sun withered some, the birds ate some that had fallen on hard ground, and some got chocked out by weeds. Only that which had fallen on good ground grew and produced a rich harvest!
Soy - Let's Get Acquainted by Norene Sofranac, RD		May I introduce you to the soybean. A blast from the past, you say? Yeah, except now we're beyond tasteless tofu and tough veggie burgers. Judging from the research coming out on soy, it could easily be coined this millennium's star wonder food. Just another fad phase? I don't think so!
The Joy of Soy by Ramona Lee, RD		Soybeans represent a nutritional powerhouse. Not only high in many vitamins and minerals, but also their rich protein content sets them apart from other plant foods.
Keep Your Cool With Water by Rose M. Stoia, EdD, RD		How much water do we need daily to keep our bodies healthy? That depends on body size, activity level and air temperature. Fluid needs are higher when exercising, when it is either very hot or very cold, and higher for men because they have more muscle mass.