Every five years the federal government releases Dietary Guidelines for Americans to be used as a guidepost for healthy living. The four guidelines just released are: Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage. It is never too early or too late to eat well. Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to … Read More
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COVID-19 is a respiratory virus associated with the lungs and inflammation. Foodborne illness causes gastrointestinal (GI) distress and comes from food contaminated by bacteria, mold or a virus. Though both viruses will make you sick, they have no connection. Food does not transmit COVID-19 and it is unlikely that the virus would survive the harsh … Read More
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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. Zevia drinks are a collection of zero-calorie beverages. All of the drinks are sweetened with Stevia which comes from a shrub, native to South America, which is 200 times as sweet … Read More
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Hard lemonade, hard seltzer, beer and lemonade mixes, wine plus fruit drinks, frozen cocktails, and vodka soda are all examples of coolers, sugar sweetened alcoholic drinks. For adolescents and college-aged young adults these sweetened alcoholic drinks mask the stronger taste of alcohol and promote alcohol consumption. Researchers from the University of Guelph feel these sweetened … Read More
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Every cell in your body depends on a 24-hour cycle called our circadian rhythms. Disruptions of our circadian rhythms are common in modern life – shift work, jet lag, chronic sleep deprivation. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a type of immune cell that helps the gut keep … Read More
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Pineapples are a symbol of hospitality and hope. Sending someone a pineapple emoji is equal to sending good vibes, telling someone to brighten up, keep smiling, and stay golden. A pineapple is not a single fruit but a cluster of berries fused to a core and the fruit’s flowers are visible as scales on its … Read More
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Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges in the 21st century. The problem is global and growing at an alarming rate. In 2016, more than 41 million children under the age of 5 were overweight. Overweight 4-year-olds have double the risk of high blood pressure by age 6. This initiates a … Read More
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We have long known that taste and smell are predictors of whether we like or dislike a food but a study from Penn State showed that food texture may be an additional factor to consider when someone likes or dislikes a food. Food texture occurs from the interaction of food with receptors in the mouth … Read More
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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. The Crunch Cup is an innovative gadget that lets you eat cereal on-the-run. Pour milk into the large cup. The brand recommends about 5-ounces. Add cereal to the smaller cup (about … Read More
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Nutrition is not what motivates people to eat. Crispy, crunchy, succulent, slow roasted is more important than nutrients to get people to eat healthy foods. Everyone worries about eating well but that rarely translates to eating better. Eating good food should be an enjoyable, recurring pleasure in life. … Read More
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