Nutrition and Cookbook Review
The Mayo Clinic dietitians have reviewed the year's nutrition and cookbooks. There are a number of good books available that offer healthy, tasty recipes and factual nutrition information that is practical and easy to understand. Check the site for a list of these top selections.

About Produce.com contains an abundance of information and recipes that make the bountiful varieties, delicious flavors and healthy benefits of fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs come alive. Everything you need to know about produce is here!

Center for Science in the Public Interest publisher of Nutrition Action Healthletter, is a consumer activist organization known for their nutritional analysis of processed foods and restaurant meals.

Cooking Light Magazine healthy living and nutrition are vital tenets of Cooking Light Magazine, and they're also highlighted on the magazine's site. The recipe index is searchable by recipe name or ingredient, and the healthy living section has plenty of fitness tips.

Cyberdiet.com developed by a registered dietitian, allows the user to determine personal calorie and nutrient requirements and select meals to meet those requirements.Recipes and nutritional values of food (including fast foods) are other highlights.

Eat 5 a Day seeks to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables to an average of 5 or more servings a day to improve the health of Americans through a partnership among the health community, government agencies, the fruit and vegetable industry, and other private sectors.

Food & Health Communications, Inc, publisher of Communicating Food for Health Newsletter, provides monthly meal tips and recipes.

The Healthy Refrigerator is supported by the National Association of Margarine Manufacturers (NAMM) , in cooperation with the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), as part of an ongoing effort to educate consumers about diet and heart disease.

Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter contains two articles from their most recent issue plus an index of subjects covered from 1995 to the present.

United Soybean Board contains information on soy products and recipes, as well as current research on the health benefits of consuming soy products.

U.S. Department of Agriculture including the Food and Nutrition Information Center, covers healthy school meals, dietary guidelines, and the food guide pyramid.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration contains current information on a wide range of subjects, including food safety, supplements, children and tobacco, and human and animal drugs.

The Virtual Cookbook from MayoClinic.com contains heart-healthy recipes for all meals and occasions.

America's Walking is a television series on PBS about fitness, travel and lifestyle that offers information and inspiration for those who want to start a daily walking habit and live a more active life.

Bicycle Sports Cycling Club in conjunction with Bicycle Sports. Bicycle Sports is a full-service bicycle shop located in Rochester, Minnesota.

Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging is aimed at improving the health of older people through regular exercise and physical activity.

eFit.com focuses on encouraging people to be physically active, live healthy, and eat healthy. Unique features include an activity calorie calculator, gym locator, healthy restaurant locator, and videos of exercises that can be viewed on-line.

Exercise and Your Heart is from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Regular physical activity not only can help reduce the risk of heart disease, it also helps control other contributing risk factors, including obesity and diabetes. This booklet may help to stimulate a sensible exercise program as one way of keeping a healthy heart.

Just Move is an AHA web site, sponsored by Bayer, focused on physical activity. Some of the features include being more active if currently in any of three different categories - low active, active, and special care. The user can register and log their own exercise, which can then be compared with national averages for their sex and age. If the user feels they need more motivation, they can choose from among four personal trainers to assist them.

Minnesota State Bicycle Advisory Committe Individually and collectively we will strengthen and encourage community support for bicycling throughout the state. We will do so through continuous and active participation with government agencies and allied organizations through education, public affairs campaigns and political initiatives.

Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise this fact sheet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise. A skilled physician who is knowledgeable about the medical and rehabilitation needs of people with arthritis, working with a physical therapist also familiar with the needs of people with arthritis, can design an exercise plan for each patient.

Rochester Active Sports Club (RASC) is a newly formed multi-sport club designed to provide a framework for the support and development of sports such as cycling (MTB and road), skiing, kayaking and climbing in South East Minnesota. RASC is an enthusiastic supporter of CardioVision 2020 and uses the CardioVision 2020 logo on their ski suits and bike jerseys.

Rochester Area Family Y is a great place to go for family recreation and exercise. Their mission is "providing for the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the individual, family and community." They also offer short term memberships and day passes to clinic patients and their immediate families.

Rochester Parks and Trails provides city trail maps for Rochester, Minnesota. The trails are paved and provide an opportunity for both recreational and commuting on foot, bicycle, or inline skating.

Rochester Track Club is your southeast Minnesota running connection with a large list of marathons.

Ultramarathon World One of the unique aspects of the running boom has been the emergence of streak runners. These athletes run every single day, year after year. The running boom is no longer a fad, but 25 or 30 or years old. Read the account of CardioVision 2020s own Steve DeBoer, a streak runner of 30 years.

Wild Onion Triathlon August 29, 2004. The triathlon is named after a rare species of wild onion at Chester Woods. The triathlon will feature both individual and relay competition.

The Stop Smoking Planner, from MayoClinic.com, is planner tailored to your own personal smoking cessation needs.

Stop-tob@c Smoker Aid Program offers individual smoking cessation counseling based on a self-report questionnaire and a variety of brochures. The French version of this web site was awarding the 1998 Prize of European Club for Health.

Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition was established in 1984 to reduce tobacco use in Minnesota. Their goals are to prevent children from beginning a lifelong addiction to tobacco, to help those who want to quit smoking, and to protect non-smokers from exposure to secondhand smoke.

The American Heart Association National Center provides education and information about fighting heart disease and strokes. Topics include the warning signs of heart disease, nutrition, exercise prevention and research.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute site contains many different resources such as booklets, articles, and fact sheets on various aspects of heart disease such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity.

The Healthy Weight Planner, from MayoClinic.com, is planner tailored to your own personal weight loss needs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contains information about the nation’s prevention agency, current health news, travelers' health, health publications, and data and statistics.

4cancer contains current information about cancer from the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia Society of America, and the National Cancer Institute.

Health Partners a leader in health improvement, is committed to providing members of the community with educational programs and services that improve health. HealthPartners proudly to sponsors Mallwalkers and 10,000 Steps.

Healthy People 2010 is a national health promotion that brings together national, state, and local government agencies; nonprofit, voluntary, and professional organizations; businesses; communities; and individuals. They seek to improve the health of all Americans, eliminate disparities in health, and improve years and quality of healthy living.

MayoClinic.com Mayo Clinic's award-winning site, provides reliable information for a healthier life.

Rochester Public Library is dedicated to providing the community with access to information, literature and ideas.

World Heart Day World Heart Day is September 29, 2002. Through this initiative, the World Heart Federation aims to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and promote their prevention and control.