Nutrition

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5 Foods that Help Reduce Blood Pressure
Often known as the “silent killer” since there is a lack of apparent symptoms, high blood pressure can have serious unfavorable health effects.
Insects... The Next Super Food or Ingredient?
Are you interested in in positively effecting global food sustainability and food security? The answer (i.e., insects) might just be crawling around in...
Anthocyanins… A Blueberry's Antioxidant Star!
Scientists around the world have been investigating blueberries, largely because of their anthocyanin content, for their disease-fighting potential...
Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
Consuming a “colorful plate” has long been linked to improved health and longevity, and for good reason. Fruits and veggies are loaded with vitamins...
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: An Introduction
Introducing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans...Sixty percent of adults in the United States are now living with one or more chronic diseases, including
New Research on Dried Plums and Bone Health
What you may not know about dried plums is that they have recently been associated with improved bone health in clinical studies of postmenopausal women.
Asparagus May Help to Prevent a Hangover
This study showed that extracts of asparagus were able to prevent more than 70% of the damage human liver cells experience when chronically exposed to alcohol.
How Your Canine Companion Affects Your Microbiome
Could it be possible that dogs might act as a source of healthy bacteria and influence your microbiome?
Strong Bones in Kids Helps Prevent Osteoporosis
Building stronger bones early in life can offset the development of osteoporosis. Lifestyle choices during youth influences 20-40% of bone mass.
Protein at Breakfast and Lunch Boosts Muscle Mass
Whether your goal is to tone up that summer beach body or simply prevent muscle loss later in life, spreading out your protein intake...
Back to School Time – Healthy Snacks for On-The-Go Families
As summer comes to a close and vacations wind down, life’s pace tends to pick up as temperatures cool off. School routines start up again and the...
Fear Not the Fat in Nuts!
If you’ve been avoiding peanuts because they’re “too fattening,” it’s time to give the lovely legume – and its tree nut cousins – another look.