Nutrition 101 + 3 key things you may not know about fat, calories & nutrition labels
Reading a nutrition label can be tricky. WellTuned created a guide for that, as well as some other key nutritional resources.
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Prioritize back-to-school lunches for kids and adults
Registered Dietitian Shaina Gross offers tips that can help you pack a healthy lunch for you and your family.
Complete guide to milk: Lactose intolerance, dairy allergies, nut milks & more
“Today’s milk aisle is amazing, but it’s also overwhelming!” says Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Tennessee tomato guide: When are tomatoes in season? (Plus everything else you need to know)
Steve Longmire, owner of Tennessee Homegrown Tomatoes in Grainger County, says when tomatoes are at their peak, “Eat them like an apple!”
Antioxidants 101: What are antioxidants? The benefits + how to get more in your diet
Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that by reducing the number of free radicals in your body, antioxidants help decrease your risk of disease.
4 red food recipes to make for Juneteenth in Tennessee with Chef Kenyatta Ashford
WellTuned spoke with Chef Ashford to learn about his favorite dishes to make or eat for Juneteenth.
Juneteenth red food recipe: Simple West African Red-Red by Chef Kenyatta Ashford
West African Red-Red is a Ghanaian stew made with Sea Island red peas, sweet plantains, avocado and Carolina Gold coconut rice.
What are essential nutrients? What they are, what they do & how to get enough
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how many nutrients are truly essential and which ones they are.
How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how healthy eating is essential for memory, mood and focus.
How to read a nutrition label, from serving size and added sugars to trans fats
Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are opportunities to make nutrition labels work for our personal health needs.