May 28, 2021
We hear a lot about consuming fewer processed foods as a key strategy to improve health. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages choosing unprocessed meats instead of processed meats. But just what are processed meats and why should we avoid them?...
May 24, 2021
Bang Bang Chicken Salad We turned a classic Chinese street food snack into a delicious salad that features a peanut sauce, cold shredded chicken, and lots of crunchy veggies. Chicken 1 chicken breast1 bay leaf1 teaspoon black peppercorns2 cloves garlicSalad2 carrots...
May 24, 2021
Do you know what food companies are good at? They’re good at calling something by a different name to make people believe it’s OK to eat on a regular basis. Take the morning muffin for example. These are frequently sold at convenience stores, big box grocers,...
May 21, 2021
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. About 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year. Stroke is preventable. You may be able to prevent stroke or lower your chances of having a...
May 18, 2021
Chicken Biryani Chicken and rice are the perfect combinations and this deliciously layered dish adds in caramelized onions with the chicken cooking on the bottom. Yogurt and spices round it out to the most delicious creation you have ever experienced. This dish is...
May 18, 2021
After receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you’ll be given a vaccine card. If you receive a two-dose vaccine, you should receive your card after your first dose, which will be updated upon your second dose. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
May 18, 2021
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet...
May 17, 2021
The American diet tends to be high in saturated fat from everyone’s favorite foods like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fried foods, and heavy desserts. The new Dietary Guidelines recommended consuming no more than 5-6% of daily calories from saturated fat, but many...
May 17, 2021
I’m always amazed when I ask my high school nutrition class which nutrient is needed in the highest amount in their diets. I expect to hear, “water or carbs”, but time and time again, my students tell me protein. Of course, we need protein, but of the 3...
May 14, 2021
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Prevention is key in the fight against tickborne disease Tickborne diseases are on the rise and prevention should be on everyone’s mind, particularly during the spring, summer, and early-fall when ticks are most active. From May...
