Dentists, Dietitians, and Oral Health
As I plan to make my way to the dentist office later next week I’ve begun to think of a terrific article I read recently in the winter issue of the ADA Times, a publication for members of the American...
View ArticleMyPlate Week, Day 2: The Goodness of Grains
Day 2 of “MyPlate Week” brings us to the “Grains” portion of the plate. Like the other food groups represented on the new food icon grains can provide vital nutrients and many health benefits. Below is...
View ArticleThe Berry Best: Celebrate National Blueberry Month
With production and nutrition value at the peak of season, along with prices at its lowest levels of the year July is the perfect month to be proclaimed as “National Blueberry Month.” And their great...
View ArticleIs it Safe? Fish Consumption During Pregnancy
Often times, friends and family are eager to share their tips and tricks for a successful pregnancy. Once the news is out that you’re expecting EVERYONE becomes an expert bombarding you with advice,...
View ArticleThe Facts About Red Meat and Cancer
It’s time to take a break from the fun, games, and food (not for long) to talk about something that has been on my “plate” this week. To preface, I knew working in the beef industry would raise...
View ArticleEating and Emotions: The Food-Mood Connection
While most of us realize the food we eat has a direct correlation to our physical health, many don’t consider the connection between food and our emotional state. Often we hear the phrase, “you are...
View ArticleSuperfoods to the Rescue
Imagine a food powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and as an added bonus, give you the energy to get through a busy day. And unlike...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Breastfeeding
In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), which is celebrated by more than 170 countries worldwide, [NL] is blogging about the numerous health benefits breastfeeding provides. So read on...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Folic Acid
In light of this week (National Folic Acid Awareness Week) and this month as a whole (National Birth Defects Prevention Month) [NL] would like to share with you some information regarding this amazing...
View ArticleBug Grub: Why a Cricket-Like Cuisine is on the Horizon
Imagine a scenario in which you are at a restaurant, enjoying a delicious meal, having a terrific time dining with a friend when you hear a conversation one table over like this: Customer: “Excuse me,...
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