Nutrition

Dietary Fiber

· · Nutrition
Q: Is there a difference between “dietary fiber” and “fiber” on food labels? A: In the context of food labels, “dietary fiber” and “fiber” generally refer to the same thing. The term “dietary fiber” is more formal and is often used in nutritional guidelines and scientific literature, while “fiber” is … Read More

Newsbites: Red meat and cardiovascular health; mindfulness and behavior change; lifestyle and dementia

Recommendations to Limit Red Meat for Cardiovascular Health Upheld by Large Study Dietary guidelines recommend limiting consumption of red meat (beef, pork, and lamb) to lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and generally support good health. Replacing red and processed meats with other protein sources (fish/seafood, low fat or fat … Read More

Resolutions, Revisited

We are halfway through the year! How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? If you’ve already forgotten what they were, you’re not alone. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, about a third of all Americans make at least one resolution, and 13 percent have broken them … Read More

Buying Seafood: Wild or Farm Raised?

The seafood counter can be a confusing place. Consumers may struggle to determine which fish, shellfish, and crustaceans are the “best” choices. The expert consensus is that, in general, they’re all good! Dietary patters rich in seafood are consistently associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the Dietary Guidelines … Read More

Soul Food!

While many people have comfort foods they say are “good for their soul,” the term “soul food” specifically refers to the food traditions that originated with enslaved individuals of African ancestry living in the American South. Traditional foods and recipes have been passed down through generations and have gained popularity … Read More

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