We choose what we eat for a variety of reasons: taste, convenience, cost, and #health concerns. Food manufacturers capitalize on consumers’ desire for healthy foods by adding ingredients that are marketed to help protect our #immune system, improve #mood, and increase #energy levels. One of the ways they do this is through #functionalingredients like #collagen…

Here are three easy goals to keep front and focus when you are grocery shopping.

The National Cancer Institute has revealed that some risk factors for cancer can be controlled. Choosing the right health behaviors and preventing exposure to certain environmental risk factors can help prevent cancer development. In other words, taking steps can reduce your risk of cancer is possible. Let’s look at some specific strategies.

The research on cravings suggests that eating for pleasure versus hunger may drive us to crave highly palatable foods.

Do indulgent foods like cookies and crunchy snacks that contain functional ingredients actually promote health, or is the inclusion of functional ingredients more of a marketing strategy? 

Functional foods can provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Think fermented foods like kefir or sauerkraut that contain probiotics, or berries that are high in antioxidants. Including functional foods as part of your daily food choices is an excellent strategy to improve overall health…

In light of the apparent link between ultra-processed food and leptin resistance in women, you may need to check in with your audience about their eating patterns. But what should healthcare providers advise? Consider the following…

Snacking instead of sitting for a meal is on the rise, so let’s take a look at the pros and cons of this approach…

A recent study indicates that women who consumed more ultra-processed foods are more susceptible to leptin resistance and could have changes in their gut bacteria. Leptin resistance is linked with pro-inflammatory conditions, neuroinflammation, and metabolic disorders, including obesity…

Here is a chart of common sources of protein, both animal and plant. I think you’ll find a few surprises. Did you know that plant protein is lower in calories and higher in fiber? It’s also (usually) lower in cost.

Don’t miss the printable PDF handout on protein comparisons — as well as the original excel file for any changes you might want to make.

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