The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that half of our daily grain intake should be whole grains. Only 2% of adults meet this guideline. Do you? Whole grains – whole wheat, barley, sprouted grains, bulgur, amaranth, teff, quinoa, popcorn, brown rice and oatmeal -–add fiber, minerals, and B vitamins to your diet. They provide … Read More
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Saturated, unsaturated, omega-3 fats — what do these terms really mean? Dietary fats, those found in meat, cheese, oil, butter and salad dressing are often discussed in the news with big sounding names. These terms refer to the type of fat, the length of the fat chain, and the type of bond holding the fat chain together. Most dietary fats (called … Read More
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Restrict a food and it becomes more desirable. Teach a child to enjoy a reasonable serving of a sweet treat, knowing that it will be available again in the future, is part of learning the principles of healthy eating. Though we all know what candy is, there is no legal definition or standard of identity for candy. It loosely … Read More
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Few people realize that popcorn is 100% whole grain and a good source of fiber. Air-popped, microwaved and traditionally popped versions are the best. Go easy, adding salt and melted butter. Movie theater popcorn can turn a healthy choice into a calorie, sodium and fat tsunami. An extra-large bucket, topped with salt and butter can … Read More
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BCAA stands for branched-chain amino acids which include leucine, isoleucine and valine. Research suggests that BCAA may delay mental fatigue for endurance athletes but there is not enough evidence to suggest athletes should use a BCAA supplement. Eating foods rich in BCAA may be smart for athletes but for reasons other than reducing fatigue. Leucine … Read More
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With the global increase in obesity and diet-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, there is renewed interest in Palaeolithic diets with a meat-centered approach to eating. It is believed by many that meat eating kick-started human brains to develop into larger and more complex organs which gave humans the edge on … Read More
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Most of us enjoy company. Those that live alone often eat alone and researchers have shown they may not eat as well as those who eat with company. Men fare worse than women. Those who live alone eat a more narrow selection of food, eating less fruits, vegetables and fish. There are many reasons why eating … Read More
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For over 25 years we have helped readers achieve good health through the use of our best-selling nutrition counter book series with 28 titles and over 61 editions published. We have brought the books into the digital arena by updating and publishing the first eBook edition of 6 of our most popular titles. All are … Read More
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When you have written over 30 books on nutrition, it is not surprising that people frequently ask, “What’s your best eating advice.” Here it is in a nutshell – short, simple and to the point. Eat less, but enjoy what you eat. Food should be a pleasurable experience, but, sadly, portions have grown enormously in … Read More
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We need to consider research as an ongoing conversation. You can’t look at one study in isolation. Every study offers its data into the research conversation. Some studies show a breakthrough in knowledge. Other studies may point out complications that need to be addressed so no one is harmed. Many studies just add a few … Read More
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