New moms might be surprised to know they need to consume more calories, eat more protein, and stay well hydrated to help them succeed at breastfeeding and provide their baby with enough nourishment to thrive. Intermountain Health is now providing telehealth services where patients can consult with a dietitian – virtually and from the comfort…

Halloween is just weeks away, and while costumes are being prepared, many parents are already bracing for the sugar rush that comes with bags full of candy. It’s well known that Halloween treats—like most candy—are loaded with added sugars and other questionable ingredients, which can cause some concern for parents. While banning candy entirely may…

Prospective pet owners might be apprehensive about adopting an overweight animal that could experience joint problems or other conditions in the future, and an underweight animal could signal health problems or an expensive pet food bill. Inspired by her shelter medicine clerkship between her second and third years as a veterinary student, Davis sought out…

Most people enjoy fried foods. However, the frying process causes chemical changes in the food and oil. That’s why using just any oil is not best. For frying, you need to choose oils that are resistant to high-temperature cooking and have a favorable fatty acid profile. Oils contain different types of fatty acids, including saturated,…

Every morning when I wake up, I check Instagram and see a girl I went to high school with post a picture on her story: “$1 off! Come get yours!” next to a loaded tea, tagging the company. I’m assuming they tell her at checkout that if she posts it, she’ll get some type of…

Once hailed as a panacea, veganism now faces scrutiny from former advocates turned sceptics – including the likes of Miley Cyrus, Anne Hathaway, Beyoncé, Kristen Bell and most recently, Lizzo, who have all publicly jumped off the vegan bandwagon in recent years. Lizzo, 36, described herself as a ‘former vegan’ in a ‘What I eat…

FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER VAN HORNE — Foods 1 is learning about the different parts of the food pyramid and seeing how to dissect meals into the different food groups. They are currently talking about the different types of fats. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As a way to tell the difference they…

Photo Credit: fcafotodigital The following is a summary of “Patient and Community Health Worker (CHW) Perspectives on a CHW-delivered Nutrition Intervention for Low-Income Adults with Hypertension: A Qualitative Study,” published in the October 2024 issue of the Primary Care by Gu et al. Adults experiencing food insecurity (FI) often face barriers to managing hypertension, including…