Are mocktails a healthy alternative to alcoholic drinks?
Ashley Kiser, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says you should watch out for added sugar in these alcohol-free drinks.
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Prioritize back-to-school lunches for kids and adults
Registered Dietitian Shaina Gross offers tips that can help you pack a healthy lunch for you and your family.
What are essential nutrients? What they are, what they do & how to get enough
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how many nutrients are truly essential and which ones they are.
Dietary supplements 101: What you need to know before taking vitamins & minerals
Dr. Crystal Cooper, clinical pharmacist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what you should know about supplements.
Can you be malnourished and not know it? 5 common causes of malnutrition
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says anyone can be malnourished if their diet doesn’t contain enough nutrients or doesn’t contain the right nutrients.
Rebecca’s story: The journey to losing 95 pounds
Rebecca Sosebee was an active child, taking dance and gymnastics and always playing outside with her friends. But making time to exercise became difficult in adulthood. Here’s her story of how she lost 95 pounds.
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.
Egg FAQ + 5 ways to eat your way around the world with eggs
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist, discusses eggs and shares ways to prepare them.
The truth about food trends, vol. 2: Agave nectar, juice cleanses, coconut oil & more
Leslie Cornett, RDN at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, talks about agave nectar, juice cleanses, coconut water and more.
What are amino acids? Exploring the 9 essential amino acids + the foods that have them
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares which foods you should eat to get the amino acids you need.