The microwave oven is a staple for most homes, but for some it can be a controversial topic due to the radiation used to produce heat. Microwaves … [Read more...] about The microwave oven
Food and Nutrition: Telomeres
Telomeres are small protective bulbs found on the ends of DNA strands. Like plastic on the end of a rope, they protect chromosome strands from damage … [Read more...] about Food and Nutrition: Telomeres
Balancing Your Scales
Small moments become lives, just as everyday eating choices contribute to overall health. Balanced food choices can bring greater satisfaction and … [Read more...] about Balancing Your Scales
Childhood Food Acceptance
Research has found that exposing children to different types of food from a young age increases the chance that they will both try and like them. … [Read more...] about Childhood Food Acceptance
Food and Nutrition: Organic Foods
Organic foods are produced without using many conventional practices, with the goal to preserve natural resources from the farm to the store. … [Read more...] about Food and Nutrition: Organic Foods
Food Culture in Japan
It is interesting how each culture has its own customs, ideas, and traditions which all seem to revolve around food. On a recent trip to Japan, I … [Read more...] about Food Culture in Japan
Food and Nutrition: Your digestive system
Proper digestion is essential to a healthy body. Both chemical and mechanical aspects are extensive to describe. However, simply put, digestion begins … [Read more...] about Food and Nutrition: Your digestive system
Nutrition Facts Label Changes
In May 2016 the Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) announced new changes to the Nutrition Facts label that will be required by large … [Read more...] about Nutrition Facts Label Changes
Food and Nutrition: Cholesterol
Many who suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, or who may have high triglycerides in their blood have heard of cholesterol but may wonder … [Read more...] about Food and Nutrition: Cholesterol
Let?s Talk About the Fats
Fats have had a bad reputation for a long time. They are calorie dense, providing nine calories per gram compared to carbohydrates and protein, which … [Read more...] about Let?s Talk About the Fats