Sodium 101
Let’s take a closer look at sodium consumption and what it means for our health.
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Cholesterol 101
Here’s what you need to know about the different kinds of cholesterol and what you can do if you need to improve your own.
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.
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Family to Eat More Vegetables
In Tennessee, dishes like fried okra and creamy potato salad are common, but it’s good to have a few healthier vegetable dishes in your rotation, too.
8 Foods that are Secretly Full of Sugar
When you’re trying to manage your weight or treat a condition like diabetes or hypertension, even natural sugar may not be right for you. Here are 8 foods to look out for.
8 Tips for Getting Kids to Try New Foods
How do you encourage picky eaters to try new foods? Here are a few tips from the experts.
What is Culinary Medicine?
In Tennessee, many people struggle with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol. Culinary medicine is one tool that can help control them. Here’s how.
6 Recipes for Kids with Food Allergies
The number of children with peanut allergies has tripled in the past 15 years, so what’s a parent to do? Here are 6 snacks that are safe for most kids.
A Guide To The Mediterranean Diet
Studies show that people in the Mediterranean tend to be happier and more active, they don’t suffer from the same rates of disease, and they live longer. Here are the 9 nutritional principles they live by.
5 Recipes That Are Good For Your Colon
In Tennessee, an average of 7.5 potential years of life are lost to colon cancer, but there are easy eating habits you can adopt to reduce your risk.