2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Part II
In my last post, the new recommendations were addressed. But what was missing? Were there gaps? According to some experts, the final guidelines may have fallen short in a few key areas....
View ArticleHerbs and Spices = Plant Wonders
You may have noticed that herbs and spices have recently received a lot of attention when it comes to talking about diet and nutrition. More and more, we are encouraged to eat and prepare foods that...
View ArticleSodium Update – Biggest Source Not What You Think
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that bread and rolls are the number one source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as...
View ArticleNational Nutrition Month 2012
We are currently in the midst of March, which means we are right in the middle of National Nutrition Month. This year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly the American Dietetic...
View ArticleNutrition Trends for the New School Year
As the health of our children continues to be at the forefront of U.S. school foodservice policy, here’s what policymakers and school communities are thinking about, talking about and putting into...
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