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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Is Bacon Bad for Your Health? Bacon is probably not your your list of healthy foods - and for good reason - it's loaded with saturated fat and various added ingredients. But, there's no denying the aroma and the flavor - people love bacon. Can bacon co-exist with a healthy diet? I think so, as long as you use it as a condiment. See More About:  bacon  protein sources  processed meats Raising Picky Eaters Raising kids who are picky eaters can be frustrating and downright depressing at times. It may be genetic, or at least some of us have a genetic tendency to dislike bitter flavors that are a part of so many vegetables - and it takes a few (or a lot) of years to grow out the bitter-vegetable hating phase. Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health Research shows the Mediterranean diet, which is high in fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, low-fat dairy, fish, nuts and legumes is good for your heart. And there are several studies that suggest following a Mediterranean diet may improve your chances of living longer, decrease your risk of metabolic syndrome, and help to prevent Alzheimer's. See More About:  mediterranean diet  cardiovascular disease  Looking at Soy Myths with an Expert Soy and soyfoods have provided protein, healthy fats and other nutrients for centuries. Unfortunately, there are a number of myths about soy that may confuse and mislead consumers. A couple of years ago I asked Dr. Mark Messina, an expert on soyfoods, health and wellness, to help me dispel the myths about soy. See More About:  soy and soyfoods  health myths  Nutrition Ads Nutrition Diet Nutrition for Kids Nutrition Facts Health Diet Foods Health Food Diet Featured Articles Is Almond Butter Better for You Than Peanut Butter? Measure Your Body Composition Learn About Non-Caloric Sweeteners Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads How Many Calories Do You Need? Hydration Calculator How Healthy Is Your Diet? Discover Anti-Inflammatory Foods Dietary Supplements - Benefits and Risks   Follow me on: Advertisement