The skinny on milk nutrition: Cow, goat, rice or soy?

Saturday, July 9th, 2011

When we were kids, milk was simple: we drank it with cookies and poured it into our cereal, and it always came from cows. But a dizzying array of milk choices are available today. Which milk is best for you? Find more info about The skinny on milk nutrition: Cow, goat, ...

The Long-Term Metabolic Impact Of Early Nutrition

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Nutrition during the first days or weeks of life may have long-term consequences on health, potentially via a phenomenon known as the metabolic programming effect, according to a study to be presented Monday, May 2, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Denver. Metabolic programming is the concept ...

Online Nutrition Courses: Fad Or Growing Trend?

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Most of us have heard of Phoenix, no, not the mystical bird or the capital of Arizona, but the online university. According to the Babson Survey Research Group, enrollment in online courses is growing faster than overall higher education offerings due to various reasons like the economic downturn. ...

Eat With Color! National Nutrition Month

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Nutrition should always be a human priority and with March being National Nutrition Month put on by the American Dietetic Association (ADA), it can be easy to be healthy by consuming bright and vibrant foods produced by nature's best. This year's National Nutrition Month theme encourages consumers to ...

Cut Down On Red Meat And Processed Meat To Reduce Cancer Risk

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

If you eat lots of red meat and processed meat you should seriously consider reducing your intake if you wish to minimize your risk of developing bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, the British public has been advised today by the Department of Health. An independent expert SACN (Scientific ...