Diet & Nutrition


Breakfast--It Really is the Most Important Meal

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on March 21, 2008
Starting off your day by eating breakfast can give you energy, help increase strength and endurance, and improve performance of adolescents in school. Further evidence about the importance of… Read Full Article

Q&A: How Much Sucralose is Safe for an Infant?

Question by ninajones (Arizona)
Posted on March 17, 2008
How much sucralose is safe for an infant or toddler to consume? Does it just stay in the gut or is it absorbed into the bloodstream, affecting the kidneys and… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Pomegranate and Grape Juice Benefits

Question by bowl700 (San Antonio, TX)
Posted on March 07, 2008
I have recently read about pomegranate juice and grape juice (together) being used to lower blood pressure and having anti-inflammatory benefits. What do you know about this? Will healthy balance… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Is Olean bad for you?

Question by Brady
Posted on March 03, 2008
Some fat free potato chips contain Olean. Is that bad for you? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Storing Leftovers

Question by Karla
Posted on February 27, 2008
Is it necessary to cool your food down before storing leftovers? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Can CLA Help People Lose Weight?

Question by Anonymous (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on February 08, 2008
I have heard that the dietary supplement CLA can help people lose weight. Is this true? Read Full Q&A

Red is the Color of…Health

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on February 03, 2008
Many people “see red” when they see February 14th approach on the calendar. The American Heart Association (AHA) has developed a campaign that focuses on the color red. Since… Read Full Article

A Jolt of Java?

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on January 28, 2008
Many people choose caffeinated beverages as a way to “kick-start” their mornings. Everywhere you look, new coffee establishments are popping up. However, is frequent intake of caffeine good for… Read Full Article

Q&A: Can rinsing meat reduce fat content?

Question by Karla (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on January 23, 2008
Is it true after you cook ground meat (red) and rinse it off after draining it that it cuts the fat considerably? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: White vs. Whole Wheat Pasta

Question by Karla (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on January 18, 2008
When I was looking at the nutritional value of whole wheat vs. white pasta the only difference I can see is the dietary fiber content. Is that the only difference?… Read Full Q&A

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