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Welcome to the LSU AgCenter and the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Extension Nutrition and Community Health (NCH) team!
Flavors of Health is a nutrition education and health program with a community focus.
An anti-inflammatory diet is one that can help manage inflammation by incorporating foods that help to lower inflammation.
Probiotics are among a group of beneficial microorganisms naturally found in the body and tend to have a positive impact on health.
Farm to School programs promotes healthy lifestyle choices among students and introduce agricultural lessons.
Farm to School programs promote healthy lifestyle choices among students and introduce agricultural lessons.
An air fryer is a countertop appliance designed to simulate deep frying without submerging the food in oil.
Six types of plant-based milks are compared, (to each other and cow's milk) based on key nutrients, cost, function, human and environmental health.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) meal patterns for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program include five subgroups of vegetables.
This resource is for any organization, business or school seeking to help increase consumption and enjoyment of local agricultural products in Louisiana.
As a tool for both managing weight and improving health markers, intermittent fasting has become a very popular diet plan among adults in the U.S.
Coconut oil is making its way into kitchens and diets in part because of its purported health benefits. Because of this, coconut oil warrants a closer look.
Encamine a sus hijos hacia una alimentación saludable para toda la vida limitando la cantidad de azúcares añadidos que comen.
Limit the amount of foods and beverages with added sugars your kids eat and drink.
Descubra los muchos beneficios de agregar vegetales y frutas a sus comidas.
Es posible incluir vegetales y frutas en todo presupuesto.
Cada comida es un bloque de construcción en su estilo de alimentación saludable.
Use MiPlato para construir su estilo de alimentación saludable y mantenerlo durante toda la vida.
Una parte crítica de la alimentación saludable es mantener la sanidad de los alimentos.
A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe.
La actividad física es importante en niños y adultos de todas las edades.
Physical activity is important for children and adults of all ages.
Discover the many benefits of adding vegetables and fruits to your meals.
It is possible to fit vegetables and fruits into any budget. Making nutritious choices does not have to hurt your wallet.
A healthy meal starts with more vegetables and fruits and smaller portions of protein and grains.
Los alimentos proteínicos incluyen tanto fuentes animales (carne, aves, pescado y huevos) como plantas (frijoles, guisantes, productos de soya, frutos secos y s
We all need protein—but most Americans eat enough, and some eat more than they need. How much is enough?
El grupo de Lácteos incluye leche, yogur, queso y leche de soya fortificada.
The Dairy Group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soymilk.
Cualquier alimento hecho de trigo, arroz, avena, harina de maíz, cebada u otro grano de cereal es un producto de grano.
People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases.
Eating fruit provides health benefits.
Para incorporar más vegetales en su día, tómelos como bocadillos y agréguelos a sus comidas.
Comer fruta proporciona beneficios para la salud.
To fit more vegetables in your meals, follow these simple tips. It is easier than you may think.
Use the ideas in this list to balance your calories, to choose foods to eat more often, and to cut back on foods to eat less often.
Brief overview and assessment of the ketogenic diet
Introduction to the Mediterranean diet, foods and eating strategies, health benefits and suggested resources.
Blueberries are both cultivated and picked wild. Blueberries have many phytochemicals that can be grouped into anthocyanins, proantocyanidins, phenolic acids and flavonoids. Examples of specific phytochemicals in blueberries are resveratrol and ellagic acid. The health benefits of blueberries are believed to stem from the diverse range of phytochemicals. (PDF format only)
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 women. (PDF Format Only)
Superfoods provide a host of benefits to help us live longer, healthier lives.
More and more kids and adults pack lunches for school or work. The portable lunch can satisfy the need for food and relaxation even in a relatively brief 30-minute lunch break. (PDF format only)
How does bone loss occur? Who is most at risk? What can you do to prevent osteoporosis? Find these answers and more in this two-page fact sheet. (PDF format only)
Osteoporosis is a painful, disfiguring disease in which bone density gradually decreases, causing weak bones that break and fracture easily. Risk factors, what you can do and daily calcium needs are discussed. (PDF format only)
Protein foods include both animal (meat, poultry, seafood and eggs) and plant (beans, peas, soy products, nuts and seeds) sources. We all need protein. Use these 10 tips to find out how to choose protein and how much is enough. A Caribbean casserole recipe is included. (PDF format only)
Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is called the silent killer because there often are no noticeable symptoms. Find out who's at risk and the dangers of hypertension in this fact sheet. (PDF Format Only)
Including seafood as part of an overall balanced diet can provide many health benefits. This publication includes tips on selecting, storing and using seafood. (PDF Format Only)
This publication provides a variety of information about sweet potatoes, including nutrition information, per capita consumption, products made from sweet potatoes and U.S. production statistics. (PDF Format Only)
5 a day. That’s how many vegetables and fruits you need to eat. This illustrated children's nutrition book provides more information. (PDF format only)
This publication provides information on a healthier diet for young children including some suggestions for substitutions in meal planning and preparation. (PDF format only)
Crawfish are healthy food. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein; low in calories, fat and saturated fat and a good source of vitamins. (PDF Format Only)
Be Healthy, Go Nuts! Nuts are high in protein and fiber, low in carbohydrates and sodium-free. Eating one ounce of nuts (about a handful) about five times a week is enough to provide the health benefits. (PDF format only)
Soy protein offers health benefits. Soy is found in foods like soy milk, soy sauce, miso (soybean paste), tempeh (meat substitute) and tofu. Use these tips to get soy protein in your diet. (PDF format only)
This publication includes information on blood pressure and how it can be lowered by following an eating plan called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). (PDF format only)
Feeding Young Children (Ages 2-5): A healthful diet is necessary for both physical and mental development. Information on offering a variety of foods and foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol; using less sugar, salt and sodium; and promoting an active lifestyle. (PDF Format Only)
Calcium is the most important mineral in your body. During growing years, calcium is important for bone growth. As we get older, it helps to keep our bones strong. What if you don’t get enough calcium? How much calcium do you need? How can you get calcium? Find these answers and more.
Louisiana sweet potatoes or Louisiana yams, as they have come to be known, are bred to have a soft, moist flesh, to be exceptionally sweet and flavorful and to be very high in beta carotene or vitamin A value. Information on history, nutrition,helpful hints and recipes included. (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)
