According to the CDC, the majority of children don't eat enough vegetables. But if you've ever tried to get a young child to eat their veggies, you probably know it often involves bargaining, bribery, and lots of wasted food. Kids are usually more interested in other items on their plate than the nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, and many parents struggle with this at … [Read more...]
Eliminating Foods that Make You Sick
For more years than she cares to remember, La Vaughn Kemnow, 73, of Chiloquin, Oregon, was plagued by unrelenting stomach ailments, heartburn, bloating, sharp pain along with extreme mental and physical fatigue. Whatever virus or bug happened to be floating around, Kemnow would catch. "Eventually I got so sick, I had to quit my job and rely on my aging mother to do all my … [Read more...]
New Wheat Crops as an Alternative to a Gluten-Free Diet
Wheat, one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, contains gluten, a mixture of proteins that can be toxic for people with celiac disease. A new study that analyzed the toxic components of these proteins in different varieties of wheat makes the first step forward towards developing wheat-based products that are safe for celiacs. Bread, biscuits, pasta, and … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Keeping the Calories Down This Holiday Season
The holidays are a wonderful time of year. We get to spend quality time with our friends and family and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, eggnog, pumpkin pie?we all have our favorite holiday dishes. While they are all yummy, many of them are packed with calories from fat and sugar. Here are 5 tips for making healthier choices … [Read more...]
Up Close and Personal with Pumpkin
For many of us, the holidays wouldn?t be complete without pumpkin. Pumpkin pie is a dessert staple for Thanksgiving. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin ravioli and pumpkin soup?there are so many creative pumpkin recipes to whip up for the holidays. Retailers like Starbucks have gotten on the pumpkin bandwagon, serving Pumpkin Spice lattes, and pumpkin muffins and scones throughout the … [Read more...]