Ryan Andrews, aka “Lunch Lady”
Kids' food choice, quality, and education.
Coach Ryan Andrews spent 10 months as a school cafeteria worker. Here…
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Nutrition Science
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Resistant starch:
What is it? And why is it so good for you?
Resistant starch is a type of starch that isn’t fully broken down… -
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Research Review:
A calorie isn't a calorie
When is a calorie not a calorie? When it's from whole versus…
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All About Preserved Produce
If you think that frozen or canned veggies are a poor nutritional… -
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Food sensitivities and intolerances:
How and why to do an elimination diet
If you’re suffering from food intolerances or sensitivities, an elimination diet could…
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Leptin, ghrelin, and weight loss.
Here's what the research has to say.
Leptin and ghrelin are hormones with important roles in regulating appetite and… -
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Research Review:
High-protein diets - safe for kidneys
Is it true that "too much" protein will harm your kidneys? We… -
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All About Where Vitamin Supplements Come From
Where do vitamin supplements actually come from? You may be shocked to…
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Plant-based eating
Expert Q & A, Part 2
The plant-based diets gurus are back for another round! This time they… -
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Plant-based eating
Expert Q & A, Part 1
Many people are confused about plant-based eating. What's "good"? What's "healthy"? What… -
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Food and mood: Interview with JB
It was once thought that the only connection between ones emotions and…
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All About Food Color Additives
Remember when you’d get done with a bowl of Froot Loops and… -
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Research Review: 2 years of low-carb – what happens?
Which diet -- low-fat or low carb -- is best for long-term…
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Research Review: How do omega-3 fatty acids work?
Helen Kollias justifies her incessant omega-3 pushing, arguing that omega-3s are like… -
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Research Review:
Water and weight loss
Drinking two cups of water before a meal will keep you hydrated,… -
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When hormones go bad
Low hormone symptoms can have multiple causes. Many things can go wrong…
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All About Fiber
If you're eating a standard Western diet, you're probably getting less than… -
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All About Greens Supplements
Greens supplements can function as a serving of fruits and vegetables, and…
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All About The Thyroid
The thyroid is one of the "master controllers" that regulates nearly every… -
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All about probiotics:
How to get them from both food and supplements.
Whether it's prebiotic or probiotic, learn how to care for all your… -
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All About Growth Hormone
Growth hormone can make you more muscular, stronger, and leaner. Find out…