Food and Health



I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t hear about the latest diet a person is following. It may be at a party, in the store, or my office. I watch how people pile their plates with burgers, ribs and salad and forgo the bun or potato salad at a BBQ. It’s quite ... Moderation: Still the Right Way to Go
 
Food and Health, Prevention

A new study suggests that going “gluten-free” may actually raise your risk for type 2 diabetes...
 

The purpose of nutrition month is to help the public become aware of the importance of good nutrition and a healthful eating plan.
 

Putting together a comprehensive and engaging cooking demonstration is hard work -- but that's about to change.
 
Food and Health

Sugars have been in the news a lot lately, but sometimes the terms we use for them can be confusing. Lucky for you, this post has the answers…
Food and Health, Kids

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible by the body. Although it’s not digested, it has a number of jobs in our body...
Cooking, Food and Health

"Americans consume too much sodium. High sodium consumption raises blood pressure, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the nation’s first and third leading causes of death"
Food and Health

It's time for a preview from the newest addition to the collection of continuing education courses for nutrition and health professionals...