Sep 26, 2023
Truth be told, I mispronounced quinoa for years as que-noah. This powerhouse of a grain is considered a ‘pseudocereal’ related to spinach and amaranth and deserves more respect. Its correct pronunciation is keen-wah and it’s worth getting to know its health benefits....
Jun 5, 2023
From saccharine to stevia, artificial sweeteners (AKA non-nutritive sweeteners or NNS) have been around for decades and used by many to control calorie intake or blood sugar. For the most part, artificial sweeteners are on the FDA’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe)...
Mar 30, 2023
Now that you know what prebiotics are (and the positive impact they can have on your health) it’s time to talk about incorporating them into your eating pattern. Here are some ideas: Build your meals and snacks around plants, filling 75% of your plate with...
Mar 10, 2023
During National Nutrition Month, quiz yourself on how well you know the protein food group and its importance in your diet. Get 10/10 right and you’ll be “MyPlate Master!.” [wp_quiz id=”2301″]
Mar 9, 2023
During National Nutrition Month, quiz yourself on how well you know the dairy group and its importance in your diet. Get 10/10 right and you’ll be “legen-dairy!” [wp_quiz id=”2300″]
Feb 28, 2023
If you carrot all about your health, take this quick quiz and see if you can squash the competition with your knowledge of the vegetable group. 0% About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables? One quarter One half Three quarters All of it Correct!...
