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.
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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.
Sleep Myths Explained
Sleep matters — this much we know. Here are the facts about why sleep matters and the truth behind some common sleep myths.