Eating a nutritious diet is not only good for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, it may also delay the onset of aging. New rodent research from Japan suggests that modifying your protein intake can have an impact on both…

As a high school nutrition teacher, kale became a running joke to several of my students. If I asked for any food that contained fiber, the answer was kale. A food that provides vitamin C? Kale. A green leafy vegetable that helps prevent cancer? You guessed it- kale. What’s not to love about this versatile green superfood? Lettuce take a look at all the ways to be kaleful.

New research out of the University of Adelaide and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute evaluated two diets: a time-restricted intermittent fasting diet and a lower calorie diet to find which was better for people likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

Recently, AND (the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) has partnered with ACE (the American Council on Exercise) to create an evidence-based guideline and systematic review on nutrition and physical activity treatments for general population adults.

Gluten free has been all the rage in the store. What does gluten free mean? Should you follow this type of diet?

Here is our update for the WHO sweetener statement.

We know that when food travels through the digestive tract, our stomachs fill and empty, and the process repeats itself at the next meal or snack. Gastric emptying varies in individuals, and some people move slower or faster. A full stomach tells your brain, “I’m full.” Hormones released in the gut impact appetite.

When you hear the word ‘inflammation,’ images of elderly people wringing their arthritic hands or the redness and swelling on a child’s arm after a bee sting may come to mind.

While these are indeed signs and symptoms of inflammation, the pain and damage it can cause goes well beyond the surface.

Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD is here with everything you need to know about #inflammation…

Everyone is eating snacks for meals. What are the pros and cons? By dietitian Lisa Andrews, MEd, RDN. Here are delicious ideas and guidelines for meals at the desk and on the go. #eatrightPROnutrimag #makeevverybitecount #healthydoesnthavetobehard #simplehealth #funcionalwellness #wholewellness #wholebodyhealth #MyPlate #OnMyPlate #ChooseMyPlate #MyPlateStartSimplePROnutrimag!

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. Did you know that lowering blood pressure can help save your life? Follow these tips for a heart-healthy lifestyle and diet. A combo platter of high blood pressure and an elevated lipoprotein could put some at risk for heart attacks, strokes, and death due to heart disease, according to new research. This free heart health handout will help all.