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One third of the population of the United States now has diabetes or may get it within the next ten years.

Sources: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Culinary Corner: Fish Recipes
Whether you have caught them yourself or picked them up at your local grocery store, fish offer some great health benefits. Here are some delicious and healthy fish recipes for you to try this summer.

Healthy Fish Facts
You’ve probably heard that eating fish is good for you, but you should avoid certain types because they are packed with harmful contaminants. If that mixed message is deterring you from purchasing fish, here’s what you need to know.

How Food Affects Cholesterol
Life generally serves up enough concerns to occupy our minds, so we may not give much thought to our cholesterol levels until a doctor tells us we've got a problem. But it's something we really should make an effort to understand.

Common Food Myths
You hear a lot of advice about what it means to eat a healthy diet, but sometimes it’s difficult to sort fact from fiction. As a result, many people have a tough time maintaining a healthy weight because they've fallen for some food myths.

Culinary Corner: Sugar Substitutes
If you’d like to reduce the caloric content of some of your favorite sweet treats, try making them with a sugar substitute. However, be sure to read all directions carefully. Here are some recipes for you to try at home.

Culinary Corner: Coffee Shop Alternatives
When faced with the staggering number of delicious beverages at your local coffee shop, it can be difficult to remember that some of those choices contain an exorbitant number of calories. Try these healthier alternatives at home.

Rethink Your Drink
Eating a healthy diet involves more than watching what you put on your plate. You also need to keep an eye on what you drink because many beverages are loaded with hidden calories. Follow these tips for selecting healthier beverages.

Culinary Corner: Using Local Fare
One of the best ways to provide the freshest, most nutritious food for your family is to use locally grown produce. Not only will it give you the best flavor, it is also great for the environment because it cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Curbing Cravings
One of the biggest obstacles to maintaining a healthy weight is food cravings. If you’re a slave to cravings, take heart--even the strongest cravings can be tamed. All you need is a little willpower, knowhow, and pre-planning.

Culinary Corner: Yogurt
Yogurt is an incredibly versatile food. It can be a wonderful part of a healthy breakfast or an easy snack. It's also great paired with savory foods. Here are a few recipes with yogurt that you may want to use the next time you entertain.


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