Are Carbs the Enemy? 6 Myths About Carbs
Everyone and their mom seem to have an opinion about carbohydrates. How much you should eat, when you should eat them, why you should never eat fruit after lunch — there is no shortage of advice regarding carbs and people ready to wage war on them. Does all this conflicting information leave you frozen in […]
The Power of Protein at Breakfast
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Toast, bagels, oatmeal, and cold cereal. That’s the high-carb stuff of the typical American breakfast. Yet the latest research shows that including more protein at your morning meal might provide many health benefits, including weight loss and preserving muscle tissue. More protein, better breakfast Higher-protein breakfasts have been studied in teenagers and […]
8 key nutrients vegetarians need
EatingWell.com Going meatless even a few days a week may be a healthier option for you and for our planet. If you are limiting your intake of meat, make sure you’re getting enough of these eight key nutrients to help you maintain a balanced diet. 1. Calcium helps build bones and teeth, and also helps […]
Strive for a nutrient-dense diet
By Matthew Kadey, M.Sc., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter When you turn over a packaged product in the grocery store to read the nutritional breakdown, it’s tempting to look at the calories first. We’ve been bombarded for years with messages that calories count most when it comes to the battle of the bulge. Yet, nutrition experts […]
