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 4, 2021
When discussing healthy eating, fruits and vegetables are usually talked about together. According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, regularly eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables supports both short-term needs (such as immune function and...
May 3, 2021
It’s been said before, and is usually true. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The same holds true for the food industry. Let’s face it. Marketing of products is big money and companies are targeting your senses to get you to buy their product...
Apr 26, 2021
Nutrition and health experts agree about the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diets. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans stress the positive health outcomes of adding these plant foods into to a healthy eating plan. Generally, fruits and...
Apr 8, 2021
With all the beautiful food photos and recipes that you encounter on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Plus, the plethora of diet and health information available is a blessing and a curse. How do you eat clean? Should you follow the...
