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.
All posts tagged: nutrition
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.
What Your Weight Can (And Can’t) Tell You About Your Health
Can you be healthy at any weight? It’s a complex question. WellTuned asked Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to explain.
What’s in Season in Summer in Tennessee with St. Jude
Chef Vetro cooks for hundreds of patients and thousands of staff members from all over the world at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Here are his favorite things to make with local Tennessee produce.
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.
Libby’s Story: How I Quit Added Sugar
It started innocently enough. As a new mom of two, I’d packed on some extra pounds. Suddenly, I started feeling sluggish. My memory was off. My emotions? All over the place. I chalked it up to late nights with a baby and powered through as best I could.
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.
Tennessee Herb Guide
Farmers from Honey Rock Herb Farm weigh in on what herbs grow best here in Tennessee and why.
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.