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Milk: Everything You Need to Know
People have been drinking milk since about 9,000 BC, but if you take a walk through your grocery store today, you will see that milk consumption has "evolved" since then. Now consumers can choose from a range of cow’s milks, plus rice milk, soymilk, flax milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. Sort through your options [...]
Learning the Glycemic Effects of a Meal
Do you ever worry that you are eliminating too many foods from your diet because they spike your blood glucose? Does the following story sound familiar? You ate some offending food at lunch, and then your post meal blood glucose was elevated. Well, worry no more! It turns out that there are many possible reasons [...]
All About Greek Yogurt
What is Greek Yogurt? The term “Greek yogurt” refers to yogurt that has been strained, with the whey removed. Is it actually Greek? Well, just because it’s called Greek yogurt doesn’t meant that it only comes from Greece. In fact, the term “Greek yogurt,” as it is used today, appears to have been coined by [...]
Waiter, There's Salt in My Food!
When people say that you just can’t watch your weight if you dine out regularly, I strongly disagree. There are just so many lower calorie options out there now. However, when those same people say that restaurant foods have too much sodium, I have to agree. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults in [...]
Some Fibers Tame Blood Glucose
Why Fiber? Fiber is good for digestion and so much more. Individuals who consume a lot of fiber have a lower risk for developing diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and obesity. In fact, individuals with the highest fiber intakes are 29 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with [...]
Recipe: Fresh Greens for Heart Health
Apple Collard Salad Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 cup 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced 2 apples, cored and sliced 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1 12 ounce bag of frozen chopped collard greens Black pepper to taste Juice of 1 lemon Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high [...]
Salty Dogs Walk the Plank
Watching your school lunch change? Here’s a list of everything that you need to know about the scurvy scallawags that are getting the boot from your menu, especially the salty dog known as sodium. What is Sodium? Sodium is a key ingredient in table salt. Many health officials label salt as the blackest pirate that [...]
Healing Foods for a Healthy Life: Part Two
As we get older, the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and certain cancers goes up significantly. The foods you eat – as well as your activity level -- are major players in maintaining optimal health. A common theme throughout nutrition research is that eating more plants and less animal-based foods offers greater [...]
Healthful Meal for Kids
Chicken Nuggets and French Fries Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 plate 1 chicken breast 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs Black pepper Garlic powder No-salt-added ketchup Drizzle of honey 2 small baking potatoes, skin-on, cut into strips Canola oil spray Black pepper Paprika 1 cup broccoli florets 1 apple Heat the oven to 475 degrees [...]
Healthful Lunches: What’s in the Bag?
Healthful Lunches: What’s in the Bag? Packing a lunch can be great for your health! Choosing and preparing exactly what you want to eat gives you more control over calorie and nutrient content than you would have in a restaurant or when eating packaged foods. So how can you pack a healthful and satisfying lunch [...]
