Nutrition

Did you know that tea is found in nearly 80% of all households? Are you one of the 159 million people in the U.S. enjoying this beneficial beverage daily? About 15% of 84 billion servings of imported tea was green tea while 84% was black tea. After you read about benefits of

Do you look forward to the “over-the-top" food fare that the holidays bring? One of the primary reasons that people get together during the holidays is not only for friendly exchanges but for the luscious food! Elaborate cuisine creations can be a major part of the holiday season, but food-focused holiday events might pose a hidden risk to your health.  

With Halloween fast approaching, many parents may be wondering if there are alternatives to those sticky, sugary sweets that are common around this time of year. Although children may love them, Halloween treats are anything but healthy. The sugar, artificial sweeteners, and harmful additives in many of these candies can send blood sugar on a roller coaster, stress tooth health, and sideline healthy eating habits. If you’re looking to avoid the sugar-rich candy overload this Halloween, check out some of these ideas for healthier, creative alternatives.

Many people in the United States do not get the recommended amount of daily nutrients through their diet alone, which is why over half of the US population takes daily nutritional supplements such as multivitamins. However, many people do not realize that synthetic nutrients and natural nutrients may not provide the same nutrients – and some sources suggest that synthetic nutrients can even be dangerous.  

We often hear conflicting information about what the best protein sources are, but do you really understand this essential nutrient?