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Micronutrients: Iodine
It's time for more fun with micronutrients! Today's micronutrient is... iodine!
Sodium and the American Diet
Sodium is hiding everywhere. Shocking amounts of it are in restaurant and frozen foods, while many packaged and canned foods have tons of sodium as well. The first step towards reducing sodium intake is learning about which foods have what levels. That's where this chart comes in...
Low-Sodium Shopping List
We all know that sodium is linked to high blood pressure, increased stroke risk, and many other health issues. It can be harder, however, to actually find the top sources of sodium in our eating patterns and reduce those sources.
Are Plant-Based "Meats" Healthier than Meats?
It's time to find out whether plant-based meats are healthier than animal meats...
Processed Food May Decrease Processing in Your Brain
A recent study on aging rats found a link to a diet high in processed food and signs of memory loss after just four weeks. The upside? Adding omega-3-fatty acid supplements helped prevent memory problems and decreased inflammatory effects in older rats...
What are Added Sugars?
Added sugars are everywhere, and they're bad news for your health. But how exactly can you find added sugars? Which foods have these in high doses? Find out in today's post...
How Can I Reduce Added Sugars for Good Health?
There’s a world-wide debate about the optimum amount of added sugar in foods to promote good health. We know added sugar increases the risk of overweight and obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer; but how much is too much?
5 Mistakes of Label Reading
The 5 Mistakes of Label Reading sum up the 5 most common mistakes made when shopping for packaged foods in the grocery store. How many times do people ignore Nutrition Facts Labels, choose packages and bottles that look like one serving but are really more, buy items that contain way too much sodium, or imagine they can munch all day on lowfat or sugar free items?
Update: No Added Sugars for Toddlers
The recently released Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee marks the first time that added sugars are addressed for infants and toddlers younger than 2 years old. The recommendation is simple: no added sugars from any source.
Toddlers and Added Sugars: What You Need to Know
A healthy diet with optimum amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, healthy types of fats and proteins is crucial for infants and toddlers younger than age 2 to support growth and development...
High-Dose Vitamin D is Bad for the Bones
Those taking high doses of vitamin D well in excess of current RDA levels actually tend to have more bone fractures, fall more frequently, sleep less well, and die sooner than those with lower levels...
Reading Food Labels to Identify the Healthiest Foods
Reading food labels is the best way to purchase the healthiest foods for you and your family. Unfortunately, many people find it difficult, confusing, and even overwhelming to sort through the nutrition facts label...
Reading Food Labels: Whole Grain Spotlight
Did you know that there is no definition about the amount of whole grains contained in foods labeled "whole grain?"
Gut Bacteria Linked to Healthy Aging Part One: Microbiome and Aging
If you want to stay physically strong and mentally vibrant as you age, eating to promote a healthy microbiome is one strategy to consider.
Plant Protein Comparison Chart
Lots of useful dietary advice focuses on consuming more protein from plants and less from animals. However, not all protein sources are equally nutritious. In this post, we’ve taken some of the top plant protein sources and compared nutrition information across the board, so that you can make an informed decision about which proteins to incorporate into your eating pattern.
Comparing Milks
We're comparing the top plant and cow milks to find the best nutrient package!
Comparing Salad Dressings
the dressing you pour on your salad can add a lot of unexpected calories, fat, sugar, and more! Take a look inside to see how your favorite dressing compares to the others...
Nutrition Label Update: Get More from the Label
The recent updates to the nutrition facts label show off a new, cleaner design that’s meant to make it easier to quickly identify useful information. The updates also reflect the most recent scientific research on the links between food choices and chronic disease so that you can make healthy, great-tasting choices for you and your family...
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