It’s been three decades since the agency updated its standards on what qualifies as healthy. Back in the 1990s there was a big focus on limiting all types of fats, but as nutrition science has evolved, there’s recognition of the benefits of healthy fats found in nuts and seeds, fatty-fish and olive oil. “Things like…

Potassium is a much-needed nutrient for your body that helps your nerves and muscles communicate with one another, moves other nutrients into your cells, and keeps your sodium levels in check. Yet, many people don’t get enough of the vitamin, which can cause high blood pressure (thanks to its close relationship with salt) and increase…

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) must be a major force in attaining our economic development through nutrition. This was the conclusion that the Alyansa Agrikultura reached after the Dec. 11 hearing conducted jointly by five committees at the House of Representatives. The hearing’s agenda included the critical issue of nutrition. A lead…

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) must be a major force in attaining our economic development through nutrition. This was the conclusion that the Alyansa Agrikultura reached after the Dec. 11 hearing conducted jointly by five committees at the House of Representatives. The hearing’s agenda included the critical issue of nutrition. A lead…

Cranberries may grace your dinner table once or twice a year, typically in the form of a tangy sauce, sweet juice, or fruity pie. While these sugar-laden foods may not boast many health benefits, the berry itself has its pros. But, are cranberries good for you? Meet the Experts: Marissa (Meshulam) Karp, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.,…

Feeding cattle in the winter is critical to cattle management, especially in regions where forage quality declines significantly during colder months. Proper nutrition during this period ensures cattle health, productivity and reproductive performance. However, low-quality forage alone often cannot meet the nutritional demands of cattle during winter. In these circumstances, protein supplementation is essential to…

24 minutes ago Share This Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Hill’s Pet Nutrition Fur Ball will be taking place on April 26 this spring. Organizers announced the date Friday, encouraging the community to sponsor this yearly event to benefit the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society and the animals it rescues. Businesses, organizations and animal…

The No. 1 thing dietitians say you should always do before eating or cooking canned beansHealth: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, explained how rinsing canned beans reduces sodium content by up to 40% and may lower gas-causing carbohydrates. While it doesn’t impact beans’ fiber, protein,…