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.
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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.
Cortisol 101: How the “get-out-of-bed” hormone works (and what happens when it doesn’t)
WellTuned spoke with Dr. John Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn what cortisol has to do with stress.
Whole grain guide: Breaking down grains, oats, rice, meals & more
Whole grain. Refined. Stone ground. Steel cut. What do you think of when you hear those words? One registered dietitian-nutrition explains what you need to know about whole grains.
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?
Glycemic index 101
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains this tool that can help people understand and manage blood sugar.
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.
Libby’s Story: How I Quit Added Sugar
It started innocently enough. As a new mom of two, I’d packed on some extra pounds. Suddenly, I started feeling sluggish. My memory was off. My emotions? All over the place. I chalked it up to late nights with a baby and powered through as best I could.
The Diet Dictionary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free & More
Instead of modifying their diets temporarily to lose weight, people are changing them permanently to achieve wellness or weight loss, or to treat certain health conditions. Here’s how.