American Heart Association Says New Dietary Guidelines Will Help Establish a Healthier Roadmap for Americans
January 9, 2016
Dallas, TX – The American Heart Association (AHA) applauds the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) on the release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
“The new federal dietary guidelines give Americans more flexibility in their diets without sacrificing their health. By providing a valuable source of nutrition information, the standards are part of a roadmap to help build a ‘culture of health’ in America. This healthier culture will help reduce our risk for heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world,” said Mark Creager, M.D., president of the American Heart Association.
Brunch Gone Bananas
October 2, 2011
Nashville, TN – Big, beautiful bunches of perfectly ripe bananas are almost irresistible. Available year-round, you can always count on bananas to be there for you – to slice over cereal, for snacks, fruit salads and an amazing variety of recipes, from main dishes to delectable desserts. This tropical fruit is one of the most popular fruits in the United States, but was virtually unknown in this country until the 1800s.
Over the years, a remarkable assortment of banana recipes have been created like banana pudding, banana cream pie and the revered, but unassuming, banana bread. In fact, the addition of bananas to bread and cake recipes is almost magic, contributing a creamy sweet flavor and moist delicious texture.
(L to R) Banana Souffle Pancake, Sour Cream Banana Coffee Cake and Blueberry Banana Nut Muffins.
High sugar consumption may increase risk factors for heart disease in American teenagers
January 13, 2011
Dallas, TX – Teenagers who consume a lot of added sugars in soft drinks and foods may have poor cholesterol profiles — which may possibly lead to heart disease in adulthood, according to first-of-its-kind research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
“Added sugars” are any caloric sweeteners added to foods or beverages by the manufacturer during processing or the consumer.
The National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) of 2,157 teenagers (ages 12 to 18) found the average daily consumption of added sugars was 119 grams (28.3 tsp or 476 calories), accounting for 21.4 percent of their total energy.
