Diet

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but women may feel confused about what to eat, what to avoid, and how to achieve a safe and healthy pregnancy.

VA dietitians show you how to prepare a quick and healthy breakfast to get your day started. VA also provides free recipes and cookbooks for Veterans.

Boston area Veterans learn the benefits of gardening through the Veterans Greenhouse and Gardens Program, which incorporates gardening into their treatment.

I can’t remember how many times I said, “This year I will get in shape.” So, I’ve decided – seriously – this year I will get in shape. Watch Walter’s video.

VA dietitian provides some tips for healthy eating to avoid stress during the holidays.

A study showed that eating eight ounces of low-fat yogurt prior to a high-fat, high-calorie meal reduced inflammatory markers and improved blood sugar usage by the body after the meal in women.

MOVE!’s core ideas—encouraging healthy eating behavior and increasing physical activity are easy to follow and based on the latest in nutrition science.

The most common mistakes are too many high-calorie or high-fat additions and not enough healthy carbohydrates or lean proteins to make the salad filling enough for a meal.

Small, healthful changes to your grilling routine can improve your overall health.

Most of us have heard the standard tips for heart healthy eating: “put the salt shaker down”, “avoid fried foods,” or “get dressing on the side.” While these suggestions are tried and true, focusing on what we shouldn’t eat can make us, and our taste buds, feel deprived. Instead, let’s focus on what heart healthy, flavorful foods we can enjoy daily.

f your holidays are anything like mine, you will give plenty of thanks for the food you eat and the shared company of family and friends. Both of my grandfathers served during World War II, and they made it very clear to me to cherish the holidays with my loved ones, and to thank those who have served and who are unable to be with their loved ones during the holidays.

A Registered Dietitian and MOVE! Program Coordinator shares her 10 tips to help Veterans get fit and stay healthy during the Spring.