Nutrition News: Food Profiles Articles

Looking for nutrition news on specific food profiles? Find a variety of food profiles featured in the nutrition news section of IDEA Fitness Journal.

How Sweet It Is

by Jenna Bell-Wilson, PhD, RD, LD, Susan Hanselman
Natural and artificial sweeteners continue to find their w...

Freekeh Out!

by Alexandra Williams, MA
It’s so tempting to say, “Freekeh Friday,” but freekeh is actually good for you any day of the week. An ancient grain (mentioned as early as the 13th century), freekeh is made from green wheat that’s sun-dried, roasted, thrashed and then further sun-dried. newsletter_teaser: It’s so tempting to say, “Freekeh Friday,” but freekeh is actually good for you any day of the week. An ancient grain (mentioned as early as the 13th century), freekeh is made from green wheat that’s sun-dried, roasted, thrashed and then further sun-dried.

Food Focus: Freekeh

by Alexandra Williams, MA
It’s so tempting to say, “Freekeh Friday,” but freekeh is actually good for you any day of the week. An ancient grain (mentioned as early as the 13th century), freekeh is made from green wheat that’s sun-dried, roasted, thrashed and then further sun-dried.

Mushrooms: Fun With Fungi

by Sandy Todd Webster
There’s nothing like a busload of dietitians geeking out over a single food ingredient and the great things it can offer one’s body and tastebuds.

Mushrooms: Fun With Fungi

by Sandy Todd Webster
There’s nothing like a busload of dietitians geeking out over a single food ingredient and the great things it can offer one’s body and tastebuds. newsletter_teaser: There’s nothing like a busload of dietitians geeking out over a single food ingredient and the great things it can offer one’s body and tastebuds.

Bananas: Giving You a Hand in Your Health

by Jessica L Cline
First noted by Alexander the Great on his conquest of India in 327 BC, the banana is America’s top-selling fruit. Contrary to common perception, the banana actually comes from the world’s largest herbaceous flowering plant—not from a tree. Bananas grow in bunches called “hands”; a group of hands make up a “stem,” which can weigh over 100 pounds.

Food Focus: The Good Dark Side of Greens!

by Lourdes Castro
Gone are the days when your only option was spinach, the so-called miracle leaf that many were consuming raw and by the bucket load. Today it’s a whole new, leafy-green world, and a brisk walk through any supermarket produce aisle proves it. Leafy greens are everywhere, and they come in a variety of textures and flavors that provide opportunity for everyone to find a favorite.

Broccoli

by Jessica Cline
President Bush the elder snubbed it. Your mom probably made you eat it, wisely explaining how good it was for you. If you learned to love it, you’ll gain satisfaction from the following facts about this powerful vegetable. If you still don’t love it, maybe it’s time to try it again with a different preparation. Either way, it’s hard to argue with the nutritional goodness packed inside these miniature green trees that are in season now. Broccoli Facts newsletter_teaser: President Bush the elder snubbed it. Your mom probably made you eat it, wisely explaining how good it was for you. If you learned to love it, you’ll gain satisfaction from the following facts about this powerful vegetable.

Food Focus: Broccoli

by Jessica L Cline
President Bush the elder snubbed it. Your mom probably made you eat it, wisely explaining how good it was for you. If you learned to love it, you’ll gain satisfaction from the following facts about this powerful vegetable. If you still don’t love it, maybe it’s time to try it again with a different preparation. Either way, it’s hard to argue with the nutritional goodness packed inside these miniature green trees that are in season now. Broccoli Facts Broccoli is named for its appearance; the word is derived from the Latin word brachium, which means arm or branch.

The Versatile Cannellini Bean

by Susan Wuesthoff
Cannellini beans are white beans (legumes) native to the Tuscany region of Italy. Known there as fagioli, these beans are included in traditional popular dishes such as pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans). A great source of fiber and protein, this large kidney-shaped bean is recommended as part of a low-glycemic diet. Cannellini are chock-full of nutrients, including iron, folate and magnesium. Purchasing and Storagenewsletter_teaser: Cannellini beans are white beans (legumes) native to the Tuscany region of Italy. Known there as fagioli, these beans are included in traditional popular dishes such as pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans). Cannellini are chock-full of nutrients, including iron, folate and magnesium.
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