4 tips for plant-based eating — and 20 plant-based proteins to try
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says eating more plants is often good nutritional advice for many health conditions.
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What are amino acids? Exploring the 9 essential amino acids + the foods that have them
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares which foods you should eat to get the amino acids you need.
The truth about food trends: organic, fresh vs. frozen, buying local & more
WellTuned spoke to Leslie Cornett, RDN, about organic or frozen produce, eggs, buying local and plant-based eating.
10 facts about food safety + tips to prevent food poisoning
When it comes to food safety, many of us could use a refresher on the basics.
11 creative food-storage ideas from two BlueCross nutritionists
To learn a few food-storage tricks, WellTuned spoke with Melissa Perry and Sarah Provence, two registered dietitian-nutritionists for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
15 quick tricks to add extra fruits & vegetables to your diet
Eating more produce doesn’t have to be hard, says Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Tennessee guide to mushrooms: varieties, nutritional value and more
WellTuned talked to David Wells, mushroom farmer and owner of Middle Tennessee’s HENOSIS, to learn what should you look for when buying mushrooms.
How sugary beverages affect health in Tennessee (and what to drink instead)
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says beverages can be a sneaky way of adding “empty” calories to your diet.
Complete guide to root vegetables in Tennessee
Beets, carrots, radishes, yams — you’ve probably been eating root vegetables all of your life. But what exactly are root vegetables?
8 tips to organize your fridge and keep food safe
Brian Jones, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides steps to keep your food safe and fridge organized.