Food and Health, Prevention



We’ve heard the recommendation to reduce the amount of added sugar we consume in order to promote good health, but what exactly is added sugar? And what is the difference between added sugar and naturally-occurring sugars?
 
Food and Health, Prevention

Including a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet is a more reasonable way to improve health instead of using supplements...
 

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.
 


Does celery juice live up to the hype? I’ve consumed more than my share of the classic "ants on a log" peanut butter and raisin celery snack and I was surprised when my son (who works at an organic food store) told me that many customers are asking for celery juice, straight up. Juicing vegetables ... Celery Juice
Food and Health

Bone broth is one of the hottest foods on the market today. Did you know that sales of shelf-stable bone broth more than tripled in 2017 compared to 2016? So, will drinking bone broth improve your health, or is it simply good marketing for traditional broth or stock? What is Bone Broth? Bone broth is ... Does Bone Broth Live Up to the Hype?
Food and Health, Prevention

The results of the ASCEND study and the recent Cochrane review add to the growing body of research that shows taking omega-3 supplements is of no help for treating or preventing CVD and will not reduce the risk of congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke, and sudden...
Food and Health, Prevention

Plant foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds are  not only loaded with phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals to fight disease, but they’re also great sources of fiber...