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Default Meals Matter-meal planning, recipes, nutrition

website- http://mealsmatter.org/

Just a few of the topics/sections-

Interactive Tools
Personal Nutrition Planner
Learn how to optimize your health according to your individual health risks. The Personal Nutrition Planner helps you plan your food choices using the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA MyPyramid.

My Fitness Planner
Determine if you're getting enough Physical Activity. The My Fitness Planner provides information about your unique physical activity needs.

Calcium Quiz - What's Your Calcium Intake?
Children and adults, take a few minutes to check your diet with the Calcium Quiz and see if you are getting enough of this important nutrient.

Personal Fitness Planner
Teens, check to see if you're getting enough Physical Activity with the Teen BEAT-Basic Exercise & Activty Tracker. Includes suggestions that match your specific needs.

Functional Foods
Almonds
Lowers LDL and total cholesterol
Reduces risk of heart disease
Avocado
Reduces risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and osteoporosis
Beans
Reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes
Blueberries
Reduces risk of cancer
Broccoli
Lowers LDL cholesterol
Reduces risk of cancer
Maintains healthy immune system
Cheese
May decrease risk of certain cancers
Chocolate
May decrease risk for cardiovascular disease
Citrus Fruits
Reduces risk of certain cancers
Cranberries
Improves urinary tract health and prevents infection
Reduces risk of heart disease
Flax Seed
Reduces risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and osteoporosis
Garlic
Reduces risk of cancer
Lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure
Hot Cocoa
Reduces risk of cancer and heart disease
Milk
Reduces risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure and colon cancer
Oatmeal
Reduces total and LDL cholesterol levels
Olive Oil
Reduces heart disease risk by improving cholesterol levels
Salmon
Improves mental and visual function
Reduces risk of heart disease
Soy
Reduces risk of heart disease
Reduces risk of certain cancers in some people
Lowers LDL cholesterol
Eases menopausal symptoms
Spinach
Maintains healthy vision
Strawberries
May lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, and improve memory.
Tea, black and green
Reduces risk for stomach, esophageal, and skin cancers, and heart disease
Tomatoes
Reduces risk of prostate cancer and heart attack
Tuna
Reduces risk of heart disease
Walnuts
Enhances mental functioning
Lowers total and LDL cholesterol and reduces risk of heart diseas
Whole Grains
Reduces risk of certain cancers and heart disease
Wine, Red and Grapes/grape juice
Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer
Yogurt, cultured dairy products
Improves intestinal health
Reduces risk of cancer
Reduces cholesterol
http://mealsmatter.org/EatingForHeal...func_list.aspx
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