Understanding Plant “Antinutrients”
Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of nutrients necessary for the growth and health of our...
Fitting in Fats for Health
Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat in your diet is important for the absorption of...
Grain Products: Don’t Be Fooled by Healthy-Sounding Labels!
Eating more minimally processed whole grains and less refined grains is good for your health. But how do you know which grain products are...
Relative Heath of Processed Foods … Calcium Intake Recommendations
Q: On the spectrum of processed foods, where do supposedly healthy foods such as plant milks, frozen veggie burgers, and seasoned frozen fish fit...
MAJOR FINDING: Vitamin D 
Supplements Do Not Prevent 
Major Diseases
Virtually every tissue in the body has receptors for vitamin D. This fact led to the hypothesis that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels might...
Food Processing and Your Health: Balancing Benefits and Risks
There is a growing body of research suggesting high intake of processed foods is associated with various health problems, especially when those foods are...
Grab-n-Go Lunch
Whether you’re off to work, school, or a day trip, packing a healthy lunch doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. While it...
Easy, Flavorful, Exciting Veggies
The research is clear: eating more whole or minimally processed plants is better for our health. Knowing how to easily make foods like vegetables...
Policy In Action: Nutrition Security
The majority of Americans do not meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and this puts them at elevated risk for numerous...