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.
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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.
10 facts about food safety + tips to prevent food poisoning
When it comes to food safety, many of us could use a refresher on the basics.
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.
Real story: learning to take charge of your diabetes
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employee, Bryan Smith, shares how he’s overcome hurdles of being diagnosed with diabetes in his 30s.