4 health benefits of cabbage
Erica Fleming, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are health benefits specific to cabbage that make it worth adding to your diet.
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The best times to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner
iLeslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses how to pick the best times for meals.
How to take a meal to a neighbor or loved one
Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there’s nothing quite as comforting as having a meal prepared for you during a hard time. Here’s some advice to help you plan.
What are ultra-processed foods? + how to avoid them
Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with BlueCare Tennessee, says the problem with ultra-processed foods arises when they become a staple of our diet and crowd out healthier options.
A healthier pumpkin pie? Try this recipe
The key to a healthy pumpkin pie is balancing the benefits of the fruit with the downsides of added fats and sweeteners.
6 facts about carbohydrates and diet
Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says you shouldn’t try to universally eliminate carbs from your diet.
Try this Tennessee Pumpkin Bread recipe
Legend has it that Tennessee Pumpkin Bread was first created at the University of Tennessee Bakery in the early 1970s.
Are pickles good for you?
Erica Fleming, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says because pickles are made from cucumbers, they are a low-calorie and low-fat food, along with other benefits.
Is there a connection between food and mood?
Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the foods we eat influence how our brains function.
Try this healthy peach push-up recipe
Nashville-based The Peach Truck says everyone can enjoy their Greek yogurt peach push-up recipe because it’s a healthy, cool treat for the hot days of summer.