Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN

This will be the last current post on www.TheNutritionExperts.com, though all of our archives will be available. Thank you to all our readers who followed this blog and bought our books over the last 20 years. You have taught us a great deal by asking questions and challenging information. It has been a pleasure to … Read More

{ 1 comment }

Date labeling on food can be a source of food waste when people throw away otherwise wholesome food. Surveys have shown than fewer than 50% of shoppers understand date labeling and even fewer realize that these dates apply to food quality and not food safety. Most people do not realize that foods can be safely … Read More

{ 0 comments }

Most people do not know the meaning of 120/80 or more accurately 120/80 mm Hg, a healthy blood pressure reading. A majority of Americans cannot tell you the threshold for a normal or healthy blood pressure, even though nearly half of all adults in the US have high blood pressure (hypertension) and the incidence increases … Read More

{ 0 comments }

You may find it interesting that cheese should not be wrapped in plastic because cheese is a living food that needs to breathe air. Wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap or putting it in a plastic bag will suffocate it and reduce shelf life and the quality of flavor. The best approach is to wrap … Read More

{ 2 comments }

One ounce equals 23 almonds and 160 calories. This snack not only offers a lot of chewing and flavor while packing a healthy nutrition punch as well. Good things do come in small packages. An ounce of almonds provides 6 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and heart healthy monounsaturated fats. In addition, this … Read More

{ 0 comments }

A ketogenic diet is usually very low in carbohydrates, carbohydrate-rich vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains, modest in protein, and high in fat. In a very comprehensive review of keto diets (Frontiers | Ketogenic Diets and Chronic Disease: Weighing the Benefits Against the Risks (frontiersin.org) the authors concluded that the only well-supported use for the … Read More

{ 0 comments }

It was once believed that eggs would raise your cholesterol level, this is now outdated information. Research has since proven that eating one egg a day doesn’t increase your heart disease risk at all. Eggs are a nutrition powerhouse, packed with protein, healthy fats, potassium, vitamins B12 and D. They are also a good source … Read More

{ 0 comments }

For most adults, it’s perfectly safe to consume 300mg (around three cups of coffee) a day. As a matter of fact, caffeine actually has some positive health benefits. Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of diabetes, and coffee may even lower your risk of heart disease. Caffeine can increase alertness, wakefulness, prevent memory loss, and … Read More

{ 0 comments }

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Red Chocolate (www.red-chocolate.com) is a Swiss owned chocolate company with a mission to produce chocolate without refined sugar. They have accomplished this by using a combination of maltitol, erythritol, and stevia … Read More

{ 0 comments }

Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel made up of members from the diverse culinary world have made these food predictions for 2023. Convenience is still important. After perfecting their cooking skills during the Covid stay-at-home mandates, people are still looking for quality meals but are tired to cooking. Companies are filling the gap with meal kits … Read More

{ 0 comments }