A new study recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) examined adherence to the DASH and Mediterranean Diet patterns and their respective associations with cognitive change over an eleven-year study period.
With snacks and celebrations everywhere, we know the holidays can be a tough time to keep your diet on track so we asked Sarah Lippincott, RD, CDN from Good Clean Fun Nutrition to give some tips on staying healthy this holiday season.
Fox News discusses the connection between mental state and mood! Eight nutritionists and dietitians gave their picks of the best foods to boost your holiday mood. The list varies from oatmeal to salsa, even meatballs and spaghetti. Looking to raise you spirits? Click ‘Read More’ for more information.
Drs. Oz and Roizen recently wrote an article about the benefits of lycopene, a polynutrient found in cooked tomatoes and marinara sauces. Just two servings of cooked tomatoes or other lycopene-rich foods a week can lower prostate cancer risk. The drs. report on what other health benefits the polynutrient might have.
The search for an innovative healthy pasta recipe has ended with Crestview, Florida resident Sherri Williams came out on top. The Pasta Presto recipe contest from the National Pasta Association’s Pasta Fits program asked consumers to submit their healthy, delicious, dinner solution for a chance to win a grand-prize of $1,500!
Tips from Melinda Sothern, PhD on how to get your kids to live a healthier life. The importance of eating and prepping family meals together and tips like adding extra some vegetables to pasta dishes to “trick” kids into eating their veggies all make their way into this informative article from USA Today.
One of the leafiest greens out there, Spinach is a fall vegetable which is rich in a plethora of vitamins and nutrients. It’s even been labeled as a superfood! That’s why we were delighted to see Stephanie and Tony feature a Pasta with Spinach recipe on Stephanie and Tony’s Table. Check out the video here.
Confused about nutrition and diet? Look around and you’ll see mixed messages everywhere. To help alleviate some of the confusion around wheat in the diet, we’ve partnered with some like-minded organizations in the Grains Food Foundation to launch GrainsforyourBrain.org!
