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Your Diet Can Build a Better Gut Microbiome by Julie Adams, RD A recent study out of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands adds to a growing body of evidence supporting the idea that plant-based diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains, as well as fish and fermented dairy products, foster […]
OUTSMART YOUR HUNGER: How to choose the most satisfying foods for weight loss and overall health By Julie Adams, RD The most motivated of weight-loss seekers can be thrown off-balance when hunger strikes. Reward signals in our brain combined with an overly processed food environment are a set-up to lose control. The first step […]
ADDED FIBER – a good way to meet your daily fiber requirement? By Julie Adams, RD The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans has identified dietary fiber as a “nutrient of public health concern,” warning that insufficient intake can lead to poor health outcomes. In fact, the average American consumes about half the recommended 25-38 […]
ESSENTIAL OMEGA-3s by Julie Adams, RD Here’s more incentive to include fish in your diet. A recent meta-analysis of 17 high-quality studies tracking over 40,000 participants has shown that marine-based omega-3 consumption was associated with a 15-17% lower risk of all-cause mortality. In other words, eating fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids EPA […]
