Are Healthy Foods More Expensive?

different types of healthy foods on a wooden table

Diet is fundamental for our well-being. A healthy diet helps maintain or improve our overall health and provides the body with essential nutrition. It consists mainly of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish. On the other hand, an unhealthy diet contains lots of processed foods, meats, and refined grains. People generally believe that … Read more

Do You Have to be Rich to Eat Right?

It may seem absurd to think about this, but the introduction of modern diets that have shifted the mindsets of people towards positive eating styles has somewhat also increased the price tags of healthy options. Lately, a trend has been observed for diet plans and challenges that require the incorporation of organic … Read more

Fiber: Not Your Strong Point

High Fiber Foods.

In a recent study of general knowledge about dietary fiber, the Kellogg Company found that Americans are not-so-surprisingly, not-so-knowledgeable about the roles and sources of dietary fiber. Kellog’s research In a study of 1,006 adults conducted in November 2010, Kellogg’s found that of those surveyed: 20% mistakenly believed that meats and seafood … Read more

All about National Nutrition Month

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National Nutrition Month is a campaign that is celebrated annually during March. The campaign was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for nutrition education and related information. The purpose of this campaign is to highlight the significance of developing healthy eating and physical activity routines. The members of the academy … Read more

Make Half Your Grains Whole

Make Half Your Grains Whole

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are being revised and are slated to be released as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 In the fall of this year. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to “make half your grains whole.” But what exactly does this mean? According to the DHHS and USDA’s President’s Food Safety Working … Read more

Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber

Baked brown bread

We all know how inevitably important a balanced healthy diet is for our overall health. A balanced diet typically involves many nutrients taken in balanced proportions – which also includes the consumption of fiber. Dietary fiber is a plant-based nutrient that passes through our digestive system without being broken down. Dietary fiber … Read more

How Much Fiber Do You Need per Day?

Broccoli in water

Fiber is essential for boosting digestion, immunity, weight loss, and your gut health. It is a crucial part of a healthy diet, yet 95 percent of Americans don’t meet the recommended daily guidelines. High fiber foods are vital for a healthy weight loss diet and for overall health. How much fiber do … Read more