They’re not all bad: healthy carbs to try in 2015
Food & Nutrition Magazine, 1/26/15 A registered dietitian addresses the myth that carbs are bad for you. She names whole grains, dairy, fruit and starchy vegetables as healthy sources of carbohydrates but states that carbs get a bad rap because of foods like refined white breads and desserts.
From the cave to your plate: 4 ways to make paleo work for you
TODAY Health, 1/26/15 The diet shuns nutrient-rich grains, including legumes (soy, beans, peanuts) and whole grains, which are demonized in paleo even though a recent report from Harvard School of Public Health found that a daily serving of whole grains lowers a person’s risk of dying from heart disease by 9 percent.
What you should know about whole grains
Reno Gazette-Journal, 1/26/15 Health experts cite the category of whole grains as an important energy source, delivering a host of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial elements. It seems the key to getting the most good from your grains comes down to knowing which ones deserve to be shunned and keeping an eye on portion sizes. […]
What Foods Are Essential for Healthy Pregnancy?
ModernMom, 1/26/15 Whole grains bring complex carbohydrates to your diet. Instead of moving through your body quickly like a simple sugar, whole grains will stick with you longer, warding off hunger and nausea. Whole grains are also packed with folic acid, the B vitamin that is necessary to prevent birth defects. Buy crackers, breads, pastas, […]
7 reasons why you’re working out and still not losing weight
FoxNews Health, 1/26/15 Total-body wellness is a lifestyle. Fat loss happens when you ditch the scale, find an activity you enjoy, and start to see food as fuel instead of something to feed your emotions or occupy your time. Eat most of your starchy carbohydrates (like potatoes, brown rice, grains) on days when you do […]
Low FODMAP Diet Helps Those with IBS
Future-Med.com, 1/26/15 Although there’s no absolute cure for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), being aware of which foods your gut is sensitive to can go a long way in helping you control its symptoms and reduce the impact it has on your life. Shocking data reveals that a large portion of the population suffers from conditions […]
Leaky Blood Vessels in the Brain May Lead to Alzheimer’s
NPR, 1/23/15 A study published in the journal Neuron revealed participants with symptoms of cognitive decline tend to have leakier blood vessels in the hippocampus, the area of the brain associated with learning and memory. This insight could be an important finding in developing future therapies to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s.
Common Sense Servings
How much is a serving of pasta? Or bread? How can we stick to our daily servings if we don’t know what one looks like? This infographic will help dispel the mystery for good.
Grains On the Go
It’s easy to fit more wholesome grains into your busy lifestyle. Here are our favorite picks for on-the-go munchies to satisfy your cravings.
The Case for Refined Grains in a Balanced Diet
Refined grains plays a role in a healthy diet providing many benefits including B vitamins and folic acid, nutrients which may be lacking in some diets.