Working in a place of foodservice gives me some great insight into some of the food mannerisms of the average American. People in the United States emphasize the value of the dollar. This is everyday life, and we likely fail to realize how much we place value on how big our meals are with respect […]
There have been some recent changes to kids’ meals in fast food places. Panera Bread just recently came out that they were targeting kids when they began to offer the entire menu in smaller portions. The CEO of Panera Bread called out the other big names in fast food (Burger King, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s) to […]
Everyone hears that a proper diet and exercise regimen can help prevent chronic disease such as cancer. How does that work exactly? A complex topic that can be understood a little bit easier by looking back at basic cell biology. Cells replicate and divide in order to be renewed and function at their best. The […]
What the Health is a recent Netflix documentary that attempts to link the cause of chronic diseases to meat, eggs, and dairy products. Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn produce a convincing film, and it can be tempting to believe every word. However, to conclude that all animal products produce detrimental effects on human health and […]
Nuts have been a “nut”ritional trend for a while now. It’s widely known that they have many health benefits, including being anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, which are both important for heart and blood vessel health as well as muscle and tissue repair. Satiation, or feeling satisfied or “full”, is one of the other important benefits […]
Can Convenient Be Healthy? Yes! Recently there has been an influx of healthier convenient foods and this can serve as your guide with reviews from a dietitian. More convenient meals do usually mean more cost when compared to cooking from scratch, but similar in cost to take out of similar quality foods. Meals in […]
The big question—is the tomato a fruit or vegetable? Botanically, they are considered a fruit. However, their nutrient profile more closely aligns with vegetables. A typical New Jersey beefsteak tomato contains only 33 calories, which is the type you would regularly find sliced onto a sandwich since they hold shape better than most other varieties. […]
Right now, note your body language. Continue. Our self-perception impacts more than we realize. Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist, states that “our non-verbals govern how other people think and feel about us.” However, she then examines the opposite: “do our non-verbals govern how we think and feel about ourselves?” Cuddy found that portraying an open […]
The Whole 30 Diet…is it a whole lot of wisdom? Or should it be buried in a hole in the ground… The Whole 30 asks people to avoid a list of foods for 30 days and consume whole foods. The “No-No” list includes: added sugar (real or artificial), alcohol, grains, legumes, dairy; carrageenan, MSG […]
There is a sweet simplicity to the name of watermelon. Right from the get-go, it tells you that it is an excellent source of hydration (water-melon), being 92% water. Its high-water composition contributes to its low caloric content. Additionally, watermelon provides 17% of the daily value for vitamin A and 20% for vitamin C, and […]