Every five years, the U.S. government releases updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), which are the nation’s official nutrition guidance for promoting health and preventing chronic disease. While many people never read the full report, its recommendations shape much of the nutrition advice we see in healthcare settings, public health programs, and the media. The guidelines are
Personalized nutrition—dietary guidance informed by an individual’s genetics, microbiome, and lifestyle—is rapidly becoming a mainstay in the wellness industry. Touted as a way to optimize health and prevent disease, these programs offer customized plans through blood tests, DNA analysis, and health questionnaires. The appeal is intuitive: one-size-fits-all nutrition advice has limitations, and tailoring recommendations to
In this video, Nicole Ninteau shares information about how to use food labels to make healthy dietary choices:
You have probably heard the term superfood used to describe a food that you should eat often, whether it’s to boost your immune system, prevent the development of a disease or illness, or some other desirable health outcome. The truth is that there is no such thing as a superfood. Despite the term’s popularity, it
Spring cleaning is an age-old ritual that has roots in Jewish, Christian, and Persian traditions. In the 1800s, spring brought about warmer weather which meant that the soot and grime from lamp, coal and wood heating used during the winter could be thoroughly cleaned out of the house. Spring cleaning is a ritual that has
5 STRATEGIES FOR HOW TO STAY HYDRATED Summertime requires a heightened focus on staying hydrated. Warmer temperatures, humidity, and spending time outside may increase water loss through sweating. Here are 5 tips to help you stay hydrated this summer. #1: LEVERAGE FOOD. As mentioned in our Hydration Blog Post, typical U.S. diets contribute about 20%