Nutrition

Soul Food for the Heart
Yes, it is possible to modify the "soul food" diet to make it less harmful for cardiovascular health. This video/DVD reviews
cardiovascular disease, and shows how the nutritional "bullets" of salt, bad fats, sugar and large portions contribute to it.
Video suggests ways to reduce these risk factors and still allow one to enjoy "soul food".
20 minutes  copryright 2009
Item #422 VHS price $89 + shipping $10
Item #422DVD price $119 + shipping $10

Healthy Hispanic Meals
This video/DVD explains how one can modify Hispanic Foods to create heart-healthy meals, which are more like traditional
foods of the region than those in the modern diet; emphasizes using more vegetables, healthier fats and portion control.
It also gives a brief review of cardiovascular diseases and why it's important to modify the diet. Resource packet includes
some easy recipes for healthy dishes. 19 minutes copyright 2009
Item #421VHS price $89 + shipping $10
Item #421DVD price $119 + shipping $10


 

Smart Shopping with the Food Label

Price $89 VHS Item # 100s
Price $119 DVD Item # 100DVS

Reading and Understanding the New Food LabelUse of a new food label, listing amount of trans fat will be required in 2006.This tape will help consumers understand just what is meant by partially- hydrogenated or trans fat. It will help them use the label to make the healthiest choices when they shop for food. All terms defined. Portion sizes shown. 
19 minutes, Copyright 2005
Price $89 VHS Item # 104s
Price $119 DVD Item # 104DVS

Nutrition For The Over-50-Gang
(La Nutrición Para Personas Que Han Pasado de los 50)
Explains the need for older persons to reduce calories; reduced fat intake and increased complex carbohydrates emphasized; reviews vitamin, mineral, and protein needs; social eating. 15 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 105s
Price $119 DVD Item # 105DVS

Thin Dining: Eating Out on a Restricted Diet
(Comer Fuera de Casa Cuando Se Esta a Dieta)
Assists weight-conscious adults in selecting low-fat, low-calorie restaurant cuisine that is good  tasting. Topics covered include restaurants, fast foods, salad bars, airline meals, parties, and diet saboteurs. 18 minutes, Copyright 1996. 
Price $89 VHS Item # 111s
Price $119 DVD Item # 111DVS

Break Your Behavior Chains
(Rompa Las Cadenas Formadas For Su Comportamiento)
Patients are taught coping strategies for low-fat grocery shopping, slower eating, dealing with leftovers, designated eating places, eating without reading or watching TV, impulse delay, and how to deal with emotional eating. 20 minutes, Copyright 1996.
Price $89 VHS Item #146s
Price $119 DVD Item # 146DVS

The Seven Most Popular Diet Myths
(Los Siete Mitos de Control del Peso)
Educates consumers regarding most popular weight management myths; skipping meals and fasting are the best ways to lose weight,; exercise really doesn't make any difference; potatoes and bread make you fat; cellulite can be "cured" with expensive creams or treatments; "all calories are created equal"; there is a magic food that melts away fat. 13 minutes, Copyright 1997. 
Price $89 VHS Item # 165s
Price $119 DVD Item # 165DVS

Exploring The New Food Pyramid
(La Nueva Pirámide de la Alimentación)
At last!  The new food pyramid, or rather, food pyramids, explained.  Exploring MyPyramid takes the viewer on a tour of the pyramid, using a sample 2000 calorie/day diet.  The key points of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines are incorporated, with lots of examples. 
20 minutes, Copyright 2006 
Price $89 VHS Item #174NS  
Price $119 DVD Item #174DVS
  14 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 285s
Price $119 DVD Item # 285DVS

All About Fluids
Fluids, our most overlooked and important nutrient discussed; topics include why water is vital to many body processes; fluids from foods; amounts needed for different persons; special factors that increase fluid needs; tap vs. bottled water; water safety; juices, milk, soft drinks; and the issue of caffeine. 14 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 282s
Price $119 DVD Item # 282DVS

 

(Comprar Con Eficiencia y Economía con la Etiqueta de la Alimentación)
New video shows how to use a shopping list, navigate the supermarket, and read the food label in support of following the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.  Gives a brief introduction to the MyPyramid graphic.  Includes tips for food preparation and food safety. 20 minutes, Copyright 2006

(La Etiqueta de la Alimentación)

The Role of Exercise in Weight Management
(Los Ejercicios Y El Control Del Peso)
Stresses the importance of exercise in a successful weight management program; makes viewers aware of latest advice on the benefits of activity even when fitness target levels are not reached; advice on how to integrate activity and exercise. 17 minutes, Copyright 1996.
Price $89 VHS Item # 190s
Price $119 DVD Item # 190DVS

Vegetarian Myths & Facts
(Hechos y Mitos Sobre El Vegetarianismo)
12 million vegetarians may be on to something such as lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. 14 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 193s 
Price $119 DVD Item # 193DVS

All About Fat
(Todo Sobre La Grasa)
What is fat? Does fat free mean calorie free? Is there good and bad cholesterol? Is margarine or butter better? Is Olestra too good to be true? These and many more frequently asked questions answered on the hottest topic in nutrition. 16 minutes, Copyright 1996.
Price $89 VHS Item #196s
Price $119 DVD Item # 196DVS

Dietary Guidelines
(Normas Alimenticias)
An excellent introduction to nutrition fundamentals. Answering questions such as the role of nutrition at different ages, vegetarian diets, the French paradox, role of exercise, emphasis on grains, vegetables, and fruit. Perfect for new patients and community events.
17 minutes Copyright 1997
Price $89 VHS Item # 197s
Price $119 DVD Item # 197DVS

All About Fiber

(Todo Sobre La Fibra)
Explains role of soluble and insoluble fiber; describes ways to augment fiber intake; how to read label for fiber information; demonstration of two simple fiber dishes; bran muffin and bean salad.
16 minutes, Copyright 1996.
Price $89 VHS Item # 198s 
Price $119 DVD Item # 198DVS

All About Carbohydrates
(Todo Sobre Los Hidratos de Carbono)
Presents nutritional differences between simple and complex carbohydrates; refutes sugar myths such as hyperactivity and addiction; stresses advantages of complex carbohydrates; cooking demonstration of dishes such as vegetable rice and pasta primavera. 
16 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 199s
Price $119 DVD Item # 199DVS

All About Vitamins
(Todo Sobre Las Vitaminas)
Why vitamins are important; soluble and insoluble vitamins; best food sources; antioxidant issues; at-risk population groups; role of supplements; myths and unfounded claims.
16 minutes Copyright 1999
Price $89 VHS Item # 200s
Price $119 DVD Item # 200DVS

All About Protein
(Todo Sobre Las Proteinas)
Many nutritional roles of protein explained; various sources of protein, including grains and vegetables presented through cooking demonstrations; problems with high protein weight loss diet discussed. 14 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 202s
Price $119 DVD Item # 202DVS

All About Calcium

(Todo Sobre El Calcio)
Bone and teeth structure; muscle and nerve function; best sources of dietary calcium; role of supplements; special needs of  children, adolescents, pregnant and nursing women; osteoporosis: most recent calcium recommendations. 12 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 215s
Price $119 DVD Item # 215DVS

All About Iron
(Todo Sobre El Hierro)
Best food sources; role of supplements; iron-deficiency anemia; special needs of women, children and pregnant women; discussion of heme and non-heme iron; iron toxicity.
11 minutes Copyright 1999
Price $89 VHS Item # 216s
Price $119 DVD Item # 216DVS

Fast Food: The Good And The Bad
Fast food choices; reducing fat and calories; taking advantage of more healthful options; suggestions for burger, chicken, and  pizza places; Mexican food; side dishes and beverages; breakfast options; information sources. 17 minutes, Copyright 1999. 
Price $89 VHS Item # 247s
Price $119 DVD Item # 247DVS

Kitchen Food Safety For The Family
(La Cocina Familiar)
With humor and a quick pace, this video explains safe practices to follow when shopping for, storing, and preparing food. Basic food safety practices beneficial for meal-on-wheel and parent volunteers. 12 minutes Copyright 2001.
Price $89 VHS Item # 251s
Price $119 DVD Item # 251DVS

All About Minerals
(Todo Sobre Los Minerals)
Minerals regulate many body processes; discussion of major minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium; trace minerals such as chromium, copper and selenium; the role of supplements is also discussed.

(La Comida Rápida: Lo Bueno Y Lo Malo)

(Todo Sobre Los Líquidos)

 

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