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Nutrition Rx Resource Center
Useful Sites
WholeHealthMD: Healing Kitchen
About this site: Don't worry if you can never remember whether it's "feed a cold, starve a fever" or vice versa. Visit the Healing Kitchen at WholeHealthMD.com for new ideas in therapeutic eating. The site offers a wealth of nutritional information, including plenty of recipes, matching ingredients to specific health concerns. (http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hk/0,1455,,00.html)  Pluses: You can browse the extensive recipe database by course, key nutrient, or special dietary need.  Minuses: The Recipe Makeover features only one recipe at a time.  Best feature: Select an ailment from the Food Remedies list to learn more about dietary solutions and get a list of suggested recipes. |
Delicious Decisions
About this site: Adopting a heart-healthy diet doesn't mean you can no longer enjoy the tastes you love. Visit the Delicious Decisions Web site, sponsored by the American Heart Association, for creative ways to enjoy nutritious foods. Learn how to avoid temptation in the grocery store, which seasonings can spice up a dish best, and what to do when a snack attack hits. The International Indulgence page also suggests low-fat, low-cholesterol alternatives for when you dine out. (http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/) Pluses: There's a section on weight loss and exercise as parts of a balanced lifestyle. Minuses: Some advice is unrealistic. Best feature: Search for healthful recipes by meal, main ingredient, or type of cuisine. |
Healthy Refrigerator
About this site: Learn simple ways to eat healthy and reduce your risk of heart disease at this fun and informative page. Special sections list the things in the standard food pyramid you should eat more and less often and take a look at how to makeover the contents of your refrigerator. (http://www.healthyfridge.org/mainmenu.html) Pluses: Medical facts on the risks of heart disease in men and women. Minuses: Only nine recipes in the recipe section. Best feature: Ten easy-to-follow tips for stocking a Heart-Healthy Refrigerator. |
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