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New Research Finds Latinas with Lactose Intolerance Manage By Avoiding Dairy

By Target Latino

A recent study by the LACTAID® Brand found that 77 percent of Latinas with lactose intolerance reduce or limit the amount of dairy in their diet. This is concerning given that the calcium and vitamin D found in milk and dairy products play an important role in living a healthy lifestyle. With the holiday... »

Hispanic Children In U.S. At Greater Risk For Obesity Than Other Ethnic/Racial Groups

By Target Latino

The prevalence of overweight in the US population is among the highest in Mexican-American children and adolescents. In a study of 1,030 Hispanic children between the ages of 4 and 19, published in the June 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine found less than optimal... »

10.05% of Hispanic Americans consider themselves lactose intolerant

By Target Latino

Lactose Intolerance Rates May Be Significantly Lower Than Previously Believed New study sheds light on self-reported prevalence rates Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today.(1) The study, which uses data from a national sample of three ethnic groups, reveals that the overall... »

Oldways Releases Latino Health Tool Kit for Latino Nutrition Month

By Target Latino

BOSTON, September 15, 2009 – In celebration of Latino Nutrition Month from September 15 through October 15, Oldways and the Latino Nutrition Coalition (LNC) have released Latino Living – A Guide to Better Health Through Traditional Food and Active Lifestyles – for both consumers and health professionals. “Latino Living was originally designed for health professionals... »

Study highlights snacking differences between Hispanics, general population

By Target Latino

Hispanic Parents More Likely to Reward Kids with Snacks Dipped, topped or eaten plain, America loves snacks. But new research from Mintel shows that not all Americans snack the same. Hispanics, the fastest growing population in the US, differ significantly in their snacking habits. Hispanic adults are twice as likely as non-Hispanics to reward their children’s... »

Personality in a Cup

By Target Latino

GOT MILK? Partners with Acclaimed BLD Pastry Chef to Share Summer Milkshake Recipes There’s a saying that you could tell people’s personalities based on the types of drink they enjoy. A person who likes a chocolaty beverage, for example, could be described as sweet and indulgent, while someone who likes fruity drinks could be described... »

AADE, Emory University and Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute Partner to Educate and Improve Access to Care for Atlanta-area Minorities with Diabetes

By Target Latino

Community-based Approach Aims to Improve Diabetes Self Management and Care The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) today announced the launch of an Atlanta-based program aimed at improving self-management of diabetes among minority populations. In partnership with Emory University’s Latino Diabetes Education Program and the Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute, the program aims to advance... »

The Hispanic got milk? Campaign

By Target Latino

The Hispanic got milk? Drink Well. Live Well. Tour Promotes the Milk Looks Good on You Sweepstakes During its Stop in Chicago The Hispanic got milk? Milk Mustache Mobile Tour visited Chicago as part of its 75 city tour, including the top 10 Hispanic cities, to reintroduce Hispanics to this nutrient powerhouse and its array... »

First Hispanic Website for New Moms Focused on Natural Family Care

By Target Latino

New Site to Serve Community of Latina Mothers across the U.S. Hyland’s, Inc., a leading provider of natural over-the-counter medicines, announced today that it has launched ComienzosSaludables.com (Comienzos Saludables), a unique social networking, education-based website for Latina mothers. Comienzos Saludables continues Hyland’s strategy to improve the availability of, and accessibility to, important healthcare resources for this growing... »

More Grocery Chains Say Bienvenidos to the Hispanic Market

By Target Latino

With the popularity of cooking Mexican cuisine at home on the rise, and the fast-growing Hispanic-American population, it’s no surprise that retailers, specifically grocers, are paying more attention to the Hispanic markets. More and more stores are bringing the Hispanic foods out of the ethnic aisle and into the mainstream sections of the stores. Supermarket... »