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An App for Helping Grocery Shoppers

| April 29, 2014 Comment

A new app for helping grocery shoppers can now make shopping easier. The app is called ShopWell, and has been developed with help from dietitians, Stanford statisticians, and health guidelines from Institute of Medicine; it shows a color-coded nutrition ranking of various foods, based on the age, health risks, and personal health goals of shoppers. […]

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Sodium

Sodium

| April 27, 2014 Comment

A diet high in sodium can contribute to serious health problems–like high blood pressure–so it’s important to keep your intake in check. Watch this video to learn more about sodium. Featured Expert: McKittrick, Martha, RD Transcript Salt is a great spice; it perks up the flavor of any dish. But it’s usually over the top […]

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