Matcha 101: what is it?
People who drink tea or coffee may recognize the name “matcha” or its bright green color, but what is it? And could you benefit from adding it to your daily routine?
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Post-workout nutrition: what to eat after exercising
Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian and nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, offers ideas for what to eat after a workout.
4 nutritionist tips for making a new year’s resolution that sticks
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 4 key steps for making a New Year’s resolution that sticks.
Nutritional yeast 101: what is “nooch”?
People who adopt special diets are probably familiar with nutritional yeast, but what is it? Here’s everything you need to know about “nooch.”
Holiday Food Guide: No Sugar Added
Eating healthy during the holidays is challenging, and it’s even tougher if you’re trying to cut down on added sugar. Here are 5 ways to help control the holiday sugar surge.
How Does Appetite Work? 4 Key Things to Know
“Hunger is our bodies’ physical need for fuel,” says Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
11 Fruits and Veggies to Eat Year-Round in Tennessee
Here are 11 kinds of produce you can find in Tennessee year-round.
Sodium 101
Let’s take a closer look at sodium consumption and what it means for our health.
10 Most Protein-Packed Vegetables
Vegetables tend to be lower in calories and many are rich in vitamins, fiber and other nutrients that help make up a healthy diet.
What Is Intuitive Eating? 10 Principles
Forty-five million Americans try to improve their diet each year, yet only 5% of us are able to keep unhealthy weight gain at bay long-term.