Every five years, the federal government publishes a set of recommendations, known as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). These guidelines offer nutrition and health advice about the best known ways to prevent disease and stay healthy. In January, the new 2015-2020 guidelines were released. …
Most of us have heard that fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. Our parents or teachers have told us that fruits and vegetables make us stronger, smarter, and even contribute to a longer life. You may already be aware that these foods…
When people find out that I’m a vegetarian their first question is always “are you sure you’re getting enough protein?” As an avid runner and equestrian I’m extra careful to make sure I’m nourishing my body properly so that I’m able to continue to practice…
I know, I know…. you’re too young to worry about a disease that happens to “old” people, right? Not true. Most of us are born with a healthy heart. That’s good news because it means we just have to keep it healthy. Heart disease can affect anyone at…
Organic foods were once “specialty items” only found in health food stores. Now, when you enter most grocery stores, you’ll notice that produce items are often in both the conventional (non-organic) and organic form. But which should you choose? In a perfect world, we should…
Healthy eating can be really hard. Many young people would rather grab a bag of chips than an apple. The reason why many teens suffer from a poor diet is because they either don’t have the time to eat right or because most of the…
Happy PCOS Awareness Month! September is PCOS Awareness Month. It also means time for many to go back to school! I remember when I was younger, going back to school brought on the stress of planning and packing my brown paper bagged lunch. Now I’m…
Vegetarianism? Veganism? What do all of these –isms even mean? I was always told, “Just eat what’s on your plate!” when I was growing up; no matter what was being served. So what’s up with young people these days choosing to cut certain foods from…
I know it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and the beginning of the new year. Speaking of the new year, how are your resolutions coming along? Already given up? I know it’s tempting to make lofty…
Hello again! I hope everyone has had a pleasant start to the school year. I recently started to think back on my lunches when I was in high school, which wasn’t too long ago. I usually brown-bagged my lunches, which consisted primarily of sandwiches, yogurt, and a…