How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how healthy eating is essential for memory, mood and focus.
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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.
Refrigerator 101: How to use your crisper + what to store where
WellTuned spoke with Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out how to use the drawers in our refrigerators.
5 tips for healthy holiday eating + 10 holiday foods that are good for you
Sarah Provence, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are many ingredients people can build holiday recipes around that have health benefits.
3 tips for connecting traditional foods & healthy eating
Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for keeping cultural foods healthy.
The pandemic & diet culture: 7 tips to reset to a healthy mind-body balance
WellTuned spoke with Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian and nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn how to break out of diet culture.
Fat facts: Decoding the difference between mono, poly, trans & saturated fats
Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says we don’t want a diet that’s too low in fat. It’s about balance.
Pregnancy superfoods: 7 of the best foods and drinks for pregnant women
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, outlines specific foods and drinks pregnant females can reach for to stay as healthy as possible.
Guide to nutrient absorption: What you eat vs. what your body absorbs
Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says nutrient levels in food and the amount you actually absorb can be quite different.
The best fruits and veggies to eat in August in Tennessee
Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says buying local produce supports state businesses and helps the environment.