Fiber may not be the fanciest nutrient around, but it sure is an important one! Most Americans fall far short of their daily intake recommendations. How much do you get? Health experts recommend 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men up to age 50. Women and men older than […]
Three Steps to Prevent Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Pause one minute and consider this: One out of every 10 people in the U.S. has diabetes, and another 34.5% have prediabetes. If all those with prediabetes developed diabetes, nearly half of our nation’s population would suffer this disease. Those with uncontrolled diabetes are at increased risk for other […]
Choosing a Variety of Protein
Like grocery stores, food processing plants across the country are having challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some consumers rely on meat as a main source of protein, but meat is not the only source of good protein. Because of the pandemic, there may be less meat available in grocery stores and markets near you. […]
