Nutrition

Frozen Treats on a Stick

· · Nutrition
Cooling off with a refreshing frozen pop is delicious for people of all ages. For adults, it can be a little bit of nostalgia and for littles, it’s just pure fun! But as we grow up we need to start thinking about what’s inside those frozen bars and how it … Read More

Kudos to Carrots!

· · Nutrition
The Folklore. Famously orange, but now common in a rainbow of colors, carrots are among the most consumed vegetables in the U.S. Carrots were first cultivated about 1,100 years ago in the Afghanistan region, but seeds from its predecessor, the wild carrot, have been found in Europe almost 5,000 years … Read More

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

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