Nutrition

Read Give Your Carbs a Health Makeover - Part I which covers breakfast and a mid-morning snack! Carbohydrates have suffered from a bad reputation for long enough! This mighty macronutrient...

I cook a lot of vegetarian dishes at home (somewhere around 75%) and for many reasons. One of my favorite legumes and go-to sources for plant-based proteins are chickpeas -...

All kinds of articles pop up about “superfoods.” It can be hard to understand what a superfood can do for you. “The term “superfood” has become so widespread that it...

I have been seeing questions and comments about MCT oil on our Facebook page, so I decided to write an article on what exactly it is. MCT oil became popular with...

I don’t know about you, but over here in the Midwest, winter is tough. It’s cloudy, we can go days without a glimpse of the sun, and the produce is...

In the 1950s a proverbial stone was cast into the waters of society that would send ripples of both liberation and public health crisis. The ‘stone’ represents the widespread adoption...

This year, use your winter hibernation for a healthy carbohydrate makeover! Carbohydrates are not only the foundation for a nutritious diet but are also the body’s primary energy source for...

As nutrition trends come and go, you may notice new products showing up in your favorite grocery store’s aisles. Lately, there has been increased interest in all of the small...

Many breakfast recipes contain ingredients like eggs, dairy, and meat. Dishes like egg scrambles and sides of bacon are well-loved in America, but my breakfasts never actually contain these ingredients!...

While cinnamon is a delicious way to upgrade your morning oatmeal, baked goods, and fall treats, it may do more than simply contribute to a warm flavor boost. Some studies...

When you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may find yourself switching from a carbohydrate-dense diet, to a more vegetable and protein-dense diet. Often people are aware of the...

Do you LOVE pasta, but the idea of carb counting your way to blood sugar control gives you the spaghetti-stresses? We've got your guide to alternative pasta to take out...

I don't know about you, but sometimes I need to "shake things up," food-wise. My latest favorite food shakeup is citrus in nature and fabulous in color, taste, and nutrition...

Hate them or love them, if you have diabetes, food and beverages with carbohydrates are probably a regular part of your vocabulary. Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients (the other...

I can’t really call myself a vegetarian, even though there are lots of prefixes to “vegetarian” that add in dairy (lacto-vegetarian) or eggs (ovo-vegetarian) and even fish (pesco-vegetarian). “Flexitarian” is...

Carbs. Carbs. Carbs. Seems like that’s all we talk about. Well, not quite, but we talk about it a lot. And for good reason. Carbohydrates, whether big or small in...

Did you know that foods have the ability to boost your mood? I’m not just talking about the sugar rush you get after an ice cream cone. I’m talking about...

In these strange times that we're living in thanks to the pandemic, I’m doing my best to support local restaurants via takeout. Waitressing is how I paid for college and...

With trips to the grocery store more limited, you may find yourself becoming more and more adventurous in the kitchen. You may also be struggling with eating enough fresh fruits and...

Coffee is a part of most Americans' morning rituals. In the United States, Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day. We really love the stuff! However, for some...