Potassium (dietary supplement)

Spring is the perfect time to taste the rainbow

2013-05-07 13:47:00

Nutritionists from the University of Maryland Medical Center regularly contribute a guest post. The latest post is from Catherine Schroeder, dietetic intern. Spring showers inspire the growth of a colorful array of fruits and vegetables to decorate your...

Area restaurants aim to make healthy eating easier

2013-01-15 14:42:00

Knowing the right way to eat is one thing, but doing it is not always easy, especially when dining out. But some Baltimore-area restaurants are making heart-healthy dining easier and more attractive for their diners. Restaurants like Zia's in Towson are...

Changing to a vegan diet is possible with planning

2013-01-23 11:58:00

As people look to live more healthful lifestyles, many are contemplating meat-free diets. But becoming vegan or vegetarian can seem daunting as people try to figure out what to eat to get all the proper nutrients. Ingrid Beardsley, registered dietitian at...

Healthy Recipes: Turkey and Squash Soup

2012-11-23 04:02:00

Now that you are stuffed with Turkey Day dinner, you're probably looking for ways to get rid of some of those leftovers. If you're looking for a healthy recipe, Eatingwell.com has some suggestions. The Turkey Squash Soup sounded the tastiest to me....

Getting creative with salads

2012-07-24 12:32:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is printed here. This week, Debra Schulze, RD, LDN, weighs in on...

Do coconut beverages have health benefits?

2012-08-15 00:00:00

Fall's fabulous bounty

2012-11-20 10:40:00

A nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center regularly provides a guest post. This week, Debra Schulze weighs in on fall fruits and vegetables. The chill of fall is in the air along with the bright red, orange and yellow colors of the...

Embracing vegetables

2012-09-18 09:06:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post. This week, Debra Schulze, RD, LDN, weighs in on vegetables. Did you know there are more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables? While praised as a "good...

Tips for hydration during summer heat

2012-07-25 11:09:00

With the extreme heat, and even in less extreme temperatures, those who spend any time outside must stay properly hydrated. Some drinks are better than others, and some people need more fluids than others, says Dr. Marc I. Leavey, an internist at Mercy...

Emergency preparation for dialysis patients

2012-02-08 11:17:00

Dialysis is a lifesaving treatment for those with kidney disorders. But during emergencies, particularly bad weather, sometimes patients don't want to go — or can't get to — their usual dialysis center. There are some steps patients can take...

New rules could all but suspend starches from public schools

2011-08-23 05:21:00

When spuds were all greasers, they deserved to get kicked out of school. Deep-fat french fries and oily tater tots got the heave-ho from most cafeterias, as schools in Maryland and across the country tried to improve child nutrition. Potatoes that...

Eggs and nutrition

2012-05-01 14:07:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is reprinted here. This week, Elaine Pelc weighs in on eggs....

Vitamin A helps eye and skin health. Vitamin C helps keep bones, teeth, blood vessels and collagen healthy. It's also a natural antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage during an intense workout.

2012-01-12 12:48:09

The retro vegetable of stuffed celery stick fame is about to make a comeback. And why not? The nutritional contributions of celery -- vitamins K and C, folate, potassium and fiber -- are nothing to underestimate.

2011-01-06 16:47:30

High in protein and low in carbs, one cup of 2 percent milk also contains 286 milligrams of calcium, and 366 milligrams of potassium. Whole milk is high in fat, and the USDA recommends choosing milk that is 2 percent or less. Going down in fat content improves the calcium absorption.

2009-08-02 00:00:00