Continuing Education/Articles
Added Sugar and Cancer Risk
As added sugar intake increases so do the chances of developing various forms of cancer, including breast and prostate.
Benefits of Mushrooms for Depression
Can we use mushrooms for depression? It turns out mushrooms may help you feel better physically and emotionally.
Alpha-Linolenic Acid in Plants Lowers Mortality Risk
High intakes of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in plant foods, is linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality.
Chemicals in Fast Food
Americans’ fast food intake exposes them to high amounts of saturated fat, sodium and sugar, but also to harmful chemicals in fast food.
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.