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American Society for Nutrition 2023 Conference Recap

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN) annual conference in Boston, MA. ASN is dedicated to bringing together the world’s top researchers and clinicians to advance our knowledge and application of nutrition science. The session topics were wide-ranging, from the impact of prenatal exposures on future offspring health

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
August 29, 2023

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Rules of Thumb for Healthy Eating Part 3: Protein & Fat

In Parts 1 and 2 of SFG’s ‘Rules of Thumb for Healthy Eating’ series, we discussed the importance of fruits and vegetables, and how to choose healthy carbohydrates (yes, there is such a thing as healthy carbohydrates!). In Part 3, we continue highlighting opportunities to make healthy food choices, this time focusing on protein and

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
June 12, 2023

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Rules of Thumb for Healthy Eating Part 2: Whole Grains

Carbohydrates are often questioned when it comes to healthy eating. While the consumption of highly processed foods, which contain carbohydrates, should be minimized, there is a common misconception that all carbohydrates are bad for our health. However, not all carbohydrates are the same. Simple carbohydrates (think refined grains and added sugar, i.e. candy, donuts, baked

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
April 14, 2023

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Rules of Thumb for Healthy Eating Part 1: Fruits & Vegetables

The excitement of the New Year has faded and, when it comes to diet and weight loss, so usually has motivation. If you aimed to lose weight or eat healthier this year, or if you’re just curious about what really constitutes a healthy, balanced “diet”, this blog series is for you. What is a Balanced

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
March 5, 2023

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What We Know About Intermittent Fasting

It’s that time of year when Google sees an uptick in searches for ‘healthy diets’ and ‘diets for weight loss’. While intermittent fasting (IF) has been around for decades, it has been popularized more recently and is being used as a strategy for losing weight and improving health. While studies in animals are promising, the

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
January 25, 2023

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Low Carbohydrate Diets: Hype or Healthy?

From Atkins and Paleo to South Beach and the Whole 30, low-carbohydrate diets (LCD) have been popular for decades. Their origin dates back to 1797, when Dr. John Rollo published an Account of Two Cases of Diabetes Mellitus, in which he discussed his experience treating two diabetic Army officers with a high fat, high meat

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
March 25, 2022