Do you eat breakfast? A survey by the National Health and Examination Survey reported that one in five of us skip breakfast. This September 26th is Better Breakfast Day, and it was created to remind us why it’s so important to start your day off with a nutritious breakfast! ...
Read MoreBy: Jen Haugen, RDN, LD -- September 18, 2019-Warm humid weather and intense high school sports practices, sometimes twice a day, lead to a lot of sweating and risk of heat exhaustion or more serious heat stroke. While hydration may not be at the top of the list for a...
Read MoreYou will often hear that controlling your weight is simply a matter of “calories in vs. calories out.” Technically this is true: to create a calorie shortfall to lose weight, your body needs to use or “burn” more calories than you consume. Therefore, you must decrease your food intake, increase...
Read MorePolyols are unique sugar-free sweeteners, offering good clean taste and special advantages for a healthy diet. While polyols are considered “sugar alcohols,” they are not sugars or alcohol. Polyols are low-digestible carbohydrates that can be used in foods as a low-calorie sugar alternative. Unique Benefits Polyols are not fully absorbed...
Read MoreSummary by Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD The Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference in Houston April 12 – 14, 2018, featured Craig Johnston, PhD (pictured)as a speaker on “Finding the Answers to Childhood Obesity.” Dr. Johnston, an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at...
Read MoreBack-to-school time is in full swing! For busy parents, that means even more hectic schedules. Between managing work, after-school activities, and weekend sports, who has time for planning healthy meals for your family? It can be very challenging to provide balanced nutritious meals and maintain your waistline. Weight management can...
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