Every 5 years, the USDA releases the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These are evidence-based guidelines that explain what we should be eating to promote long term health and reduce risk of chronic disease. However, not many changes were made to the most recent DGA that were released back in December for 2020-2025. […]
We all know someone who has experienced hearing the words, “You have cancer.” According to the CDC, for every 100,000 people, there are 436 new cancer cases and 156 died due to cancer. It is the second leading cause of death in the US. One of every four deaths in the US is due to […]
Protein powder is a very popular nutritional supplement. This supplement is commonly used by athletes and weightlifters. But you don’t have to be an athlete or weightlifter to enjoy the benefits of protein powder. In order for our bodies to function properly, protein is essential. Our bodies use protein for building and […]
A lack of time and a busy schedule are some of the reasons why people don’t cook and instead order take-out. As a result, these habits can cost us money and health. In comparison, people who eat home-prepared meals have a healthier diet, consume fewer calories and are less likely […]
Many of us have heard the word “probiotics.” In fact, many of us would even be able to associate probiotics with our gut or stomach. But what do they do? How do they help our stomach and digestion, and what the heck are prebiotics? Probiotics are live bacterial cultures that […]
So you’ve had a busy morning and it’s time for lunch. For many people, work lunches involve buying food from the company cafeteria, or heading out to one of the many eateries that cater to the workweek lunch crowd. Taking your full lunch break is a great way to decompress […]
Winter means colder temperatures and less hours of daylight. With more time spent inside and little exposure to sunlight, it can become a challenge to stay happy and energized. Because of this, it is crucial to stay focused on the nutrition choices that work for you during this time of […]
It’s 11:00 AM and your stomach starts to growl – do you know where your lunch is? The business lunch manifests itself in many ways: the quick lunch, the working lunch, the networking lunch with coworkers, the job interview lunch, or the lunch-with-your-boss lunch! Whatever type you follow, we recommend […]
Type “vegetarian diet” into your favorite search engine and you are guaranteed to see a plethora of news articles, medical journals, lifestyle blogs, and social media sites filled with suggestions. Let’s keep it simple – condensed results for you in an easy-to-follow article: First, let’s review the benefits. Switching to […]
Lets continue the conversation on some of the main factors that consumers like you consider when making purchases at the food store. If you didn’t read Part 1 of the series addressing the safety and cost of organic and conventional foods, you can view it here. Nutrition Working to improve your […]