Topic: Nutrition & Fitness

You’ve probably heard about a gluten-free diet on social media or from friends or family – or just from seeing products advertised as “gluten-free”. Despite what some people may think, […]

Foods such as wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, quinoa or products made from these ingredients are considered grains. Grains are high in carbohydrates which provide energy to your brain and […]

Snacks are a great way to keep your energy levels up throughout the day. Eating healthy snacks between meals will help ensure you aren’t going too many hours without fuel. […]

What is “healthy eating?” Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you eat to keep your body and mind strong, energized, and well nourished. Healthy eating is an […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal (digestive) disorder in the U.S. According to research studies, nearly 22-35.5% of adolescents have symptoms of IBS. What is Irritable Bowel […]

Dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of many vitamins (such as vitamins A, C, and K and folate) and minerals (such as iron and calcium). They’re also great sources of fiber. Research […]

Foods such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas are known as legumes.  They are edible seeds grown in pods. Legumes are good sources of protein and fiber, and are used in many different cuisines. […]

Many people may think they are allergic to milk, but in reality, only 1-3% of infants are born with a milk allergy, and most outgrow it by the time they […]

Mindful eating is eating with awareness and involves paying attention to your body’s signals. This means allowing yourself to eat when you are hungry and knowing to stop when you […]

A well-balanced diet includes a variety of foods from different food groups. These food groups are vegetables, fruits, dairy, protein, grains, and fats. MyPlate is a tool that can help […]