Tag Archives: diet
The History of Adding Sodium
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Sodium levels in food and the way a high daily intake of sodium affects our bodies has become a major topic in health and nutrition. Many people have reduced their use … Continue reading
Eat Beans and Live Longer?
By Angela C Torrence, RDH and ASU Nutrition Student In any kind of weather, I can’t help but crave hearty home-cooked meals. In my vegan household, that means plenty of bean chili, lentil loafs, and legume soups. Until I … Continue reading
B is for Breakfast
It shouldn’t be news that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and yet many of us are still skipping breakfast. So we wanted to take this opportunity to talk about why breakfast is so important since September … Continue reading
My Plate: How Your Tax Dollars Can Help You Live Healthier
Since the launch of My Plate, the USDA has released several tools aimed at helping Americans follow these recommendations and adopt healthier lifestyles.
How Small Steps in Our Diet Can Reap Real Rewards
There is no question that the food we eat and the things we drink impact how much we weigh and how healthy we are. While most of us know this, the choices we make every day would indicate otherwise. The … Continue reading