Did you know there are many benefits to incorporating oats into your diet? Most of us don’t consume the recommended daily amount of fiber. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages on their website eatright.org most women should aim to eat 25 grams of fiber per day and men should aim for 38 grams of […]
Monk fruit is known as a non-nutritive sweetener. Another non-nutritive sweetener you have likely heard of is sucralose also known as Splenda. Unlike sucralose, which is an artificial sweetener, monk fruit is a natural sweetener derived from a plant. Monk fruit is like other non-nutritive sweeteners. It is very concentrated in its sweetness. Therefore, you
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The rate at which adolescents and teens are developing prediabetes continues to increase. Healthy habits must be created and maintained to avoid the progression of prediabetes into diabetes in adulthood. Children, teens and adults can make small lifestyle changes that will make a difference in preventing and delaying the onset of both prediabetes and diabetes.
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It is vital for student athletes to eat an adequate amount of calories to fuel their energy needs. Eating healthy snacks alongside balanced meals is important to help them meet their needs. The amount of energy burned during practices can be significant. Many times athletes are unable to consume sufficient calories at meals to properly
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