March is National Nutrition Month and the theme for March 2013 is Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day. To do this requires eating the nutritious foods that you enjoy while being aware of portion sizes and total calories.

Eatsmart Recipes - Tuna Salad

A healthy recipe for a popular favorite -- taco salad.

Eatsmart Recipes - Tuna Croquettes

Eatsmart Recipes - Roast Pork & Roast Chicken

Eatsmart Recipes - Red Beans and Rice

Eatsmart Recipes - Pudding

Try the Peanut Butter Snack Loaf for a delicious, cholesterol-free snack that will delight all of your family. This recipe can be used to make muffins too.

Eatsmart Recipes - Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Eatsmart Recipes - Pancakes

Eatsmart Recipes - Oatmeal

Eatsmart Recipes - Macaroni & Cheese

Eatsmart Recipes - Leftovers Sandwiches

Eatsmart Recipes - Leftover Fruit

Eatsmart Recipes - Homemade Cheese Pizza

Eatsmart Recipes - Hamburger Patties

Eatsmart Recipes - Grits

Eatsmart Recipes - Green Beans

Eatsmart Recipes - Gelatin with Canned Fruit

Eatsmart Recipes - Garden Salad

Eatsmart Recipes - Fruit Cobbler

This EatSmart Recipe tells you how to prepare Eggs-in-the-Bread.

Recipes designed for people with diabetes.

EatSmart Recipe for making Copper Pennies using carrots, bell peppers, and other healthy ingredients.

This low-calorie dish is sure to please.

Try these easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies for a delightful sweet treat that the whole family will enjoy.

EatSmart Recipes - Cheese Toast

Eatsmart Recipes - Cheese Sandwich

EatSmart Recipes - Breakfast Burrito

EatSmart Recipe for making biscuits.

EatSmart Recipes - Biscuits

Eatsmart Recipes - Beef-Macaroni Casserole

EatSmart Recipes - Baked Potato with Chili & Cheese

EatSmart Recipes - Apple Crisp

Louisiana developed the best sweet potatoes in the world at the LSU AgCenter Research Station.

Many of us have probably not thought of having a diary since we were in fourth grade and writing secretively about our boyfriends. But keeping a food diary or journal can be an important step in understanding your eating habits and what triggers excessive eating.

Energy drinks are quite the rage with the teenage and college crowd. These super sweet drinks are fortified with lots of caffeine, and often other ingredients of questionable virtue.

Yogurt is indeed a super food. People often eat yogurt to help them get enough calcium to meet their daily needs. But many health benefits beyond its nutritional value have been associated with consuming yogurt.

Beyond the common hot flashes, sleep disturbances and weighty issues associated with menopause, there are things going on behind the scenes that add another cause for anxiety. Are you getting enough calcium and weight-bearing exercise to prevent osteoporosis?

Pink abounds in October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States.

Lifetime eating habits and attitudes about food usually are formed in early childhood. Information about family mealtimes, snacks and food guide pyramid recommended daily servings, as well as eating problems, are covered in this publication. (PDF Format Only)

Lifetime eating habits and attitudes about food usually are formed in early childhood. Information about family mealtimes, snacks and food guide pyramid recommended daily servings, as well as eating problems, are covered in this publication. (PDF Format Only)

Reading the ingredients label on packaging may reveal some bad fats in your snacks.

Reading the ingredients label on packaging may reveal some bad fats in your snacks.

There are many benefits to including more whole grains in your food choices. Knowing how to find a true whole grain in the grocery store can be a challenge.

Current phone apps and websites assist the health-conscious with food and exercising logs

Blueberry producers in Louisiana and many southeastern states are increasing production at a rapid rate. This has been driven by increasing consumer demand for blueberries because of their many healthful properties.

Figs are nutrient-dense, versatile and very easy to pack and transport. They add nutrients and minerals to your diet without adding any fat.

The holidays can be a tough time to try to manage or lose weight, but you can keep it on track, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino.

A recent study revealed that fat, energy, sodium and saturated fat intake were higher, and vitamin A and C intakes were lower, on days when diners ate fast foods. "The increased consumption of fast food and the increased energy and fat intakes may be related to increasing problems with overweight and obesity seen today," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.

During the holidays we often indulge in rich foods we might not normally eat at other times of the year. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy says there are ways to enjoy these bountiful foods during this season and still maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A high lipid count in the blood is a risk factor for heart disease. High cholesterol ranks right along with the dangers of diabetes, smoking, inactivity and obesity, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.

If you gained weight in past Mardi Gras seasons, and weren’t happy about it, there are some preventive measures you can take this year. LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy offers a number of tips.

Small changes in eating habits make a difference in the long run. They also help you lose weight, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Heli Roy.

Did you know that popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks, as long as it is not drenched in oil, butter or salt? Plain popcorn is an excellent, whole-grain, high fiber snack with about one gram of fiber for one cup.

(Distributed 10/06/11) When asked what Halloween means, kids usually put candy at the top of their list. But research shows that given a choice between treats and toys, kids will often prefer the toys, according to Beth Reames, LSU AgCenter nutritionist. She encourages people to choose miniature toys, stickers and nonfood favors as their treats to dispense to the costumed beggars who come to their doors on Halloween.

Poor nutrition is a growing problem with today's children. But the experts at your local extension office have done their homework.

Eatsmart Recipes - Mashed Potatoes

Did you know that Americans consume more ice cream than any other nation in the world? Ice cream is one of the desserts most enjoyed by all ages, from children to grandparents, says LSU AgCenter food and nutrition expert Catrinel Stanciu.

We’ve heard it many times that a healthy diet should include plenty fruits and vegetables. Also, variety is very important to get all the vitamins and nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy.

During the holidays, we are all busy and stressed. We are in a hurry, and our regular schedule goes out the window.

Including folic acid in your diet is a key strategy for optimal health, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. This is her message during National Folic Acid Awareness week, Jan. 9-15.

It's very important to get enough folic acid in your body before and during pregnancy. Because the vitamin is critical to the baby's spine and brain development during the first month.

Interactive educational module shows the benefits of blueberries on the human body.

Superfoods provide a host of benefits to help us live longer, healthier lives. They are high in phytonutrients, chemicals that occur naturally in food. They protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension and may also boost your immune function and perhaps lower your risk for infection. Here are 10 superfoods that offer a good start to a balanced diet for men. (PDF Format Only)

Sugar, or sucrose, is one of the most widely used ingredients in the foods we buy. All other sweeteners, basically, are compared to how they stack up against sugar. Learn the difference between nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners and the upside and downside of using them. (PDF Format Only)

Sugar, or sucrose, is one of the most widely used ingredients in the foods we buy. All other sweeteners, basically, are compared to how they stack up against sugar. Learn the difference between nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners and the upside and downside of using them. (PDF Format Only)

Blueberries are among the wild shrubs that produce edible berries – with others being cranberries, bilberries and cowberries. These berries are known for having important health benefits. Learn the uses and health benefits of blueberries in this publication. (PDF Format Only)

Poultry is inexpensive, versatile and nutritious! Information on poultry nutrients, classifications, cooking, storing and handling included. (PDF Format Only)

Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamins and minerals and provide many health benefits. It is recommended that we eat 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables every day! (PDF Format Only)

Dairy foods taste good and are good for you! Milk, cheese and yogurt are naturally calcium-rich foods with unique health benefits. Calcium increases bone growth, slows age-related bone loss and reduces the risk of fractures. (PDF Format Only)

Federal nutrition programs – food stamps, WIC and child nutrition programs like school lunch and breakfast – historically have protected the nation’s most vulnerable people from severe hunger and malnutrition. "Today, federal nutrition programs continue to be critical," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino.

The holidays mark the season of shopping and eating. Busy shoppers may eat many meals at the mall. LSU AgCenter nutritionist, Dr. Beth Reames says to be sure and put something in your stomach before hitting the shops.

The holidays mark the season of shopping and eating. Busy shoppers may eat many meals at the mall. LSU AgCenter nutritionist, Dr. Beth Reames says to be sure and put something in your stomach before hitting the shops.

For most people, fasting is an occasional choice, but for many people hunger is a year-round reality, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. She offers ways to help alleviate hunger.