Nutrition CECs/Home Study
Fruits and Veggies for Kids’ Mental Health
There seems to be more stress and anxiety in children now. Encouraging them to eat more berries and carrots could help kids’ mental health.
Carbs in Pasta for Metabolic Health
Eating your carbs in pasta form may result in better metabolic health than getting your carbs from bread, according to a study.
Recipe of the Month: Golden Overnight Oats
According to a study, one way we can give our microbiome a boost is to feed it more not-so-fresh foods—like these overnight oats.
Food Insecurity and Higher Education
Feeding America, the nation’s leading organization of food banks, expects 42 million Americans to experience food insecurity in 2021.
The Glycemic Index and Weight Loss
A review of more than 2 million people found no differences in body mass index between those with high- versus low-glycemic index diets.
Fiber Benefits Happen Fast
Many know that eating more fiber equals a healthy gut. The good news is that it only takes a couple weeks for fiber benefits to kick in.
Dairy and Inflammation
Inflammation is a player in many chronic conditions, so people tend to pay attention to internet chatter about dairy and inflammation.
Cafeteria Food Trim Down
The environments in which we live and work influence the food we consume. That’s why a “cafeteria food intervention” can improve diet.
Supplements for Vegan Women
There may be good reason to use supplements for vegan women: white vegan women close to menopause have a 55% greater risk for hip fracture.
Low Water Intake and Ultraprocessed Foods
The more ultraprocessed foods you eat, the more likely your fluid levels will be redlining from lower water intake, according to a study.
Vegetable Oils and Inflammation
Scientists suggest that vegetable oils can raise inflammation levels in the body and raise the risk for certain health conditions.
Nutritional Quality of Vegan Food
What happens to the nutritional quality of diets when people swap out traditional animal-based options for plant-based meat alternatives?
Kids Eat More Vegetables With Bigger Portions
Most parents agree that it can be a challenge to get their young kids to eat more vegetables, but a study suggests bigger portions can help.
Food Prices Are Key to Eating Better
Perhaps getting more Americans to eat better is as simple as changing food prices by making healthy foods at the supermarket cheaper.
How COVID-19 Has Changed Eating Habits
Here’s a look at how eating habits have changed, what we can expect moving forward, and how we can support our health.
Understanding Food Allergy, Intolerance and Sensitivity
Help meet your client questions with a basic understanding of what distinguishes food allergies from intolerances and sensitivities.
October 2021 Question of the Month: Do You Promote Vitamin D Benefits?
Research on vitamin D benefits has linked it to improved bone health and lower cancer risk. Now, it appears to help prevent diabetes.
Food Aesthetics Influence Eating Choices
Food aesthetics affect nutrition perceptions, since people tend to believe that pretty-looking food is healthier and more natural.
Iron Deficiency in America
Rising rates of iron-deficiency anemia in both women and men suggests iron deficiency is a major public health issue in America.
More Sugar Danger
Researchers published findings on more sugar danger: surplus sugar may cause our mitochondria to become less efficient, reducing our energy.