There are many health benefits from omega-3 fatty acids. They include preventing heart attacks and strokes, increasing blood flow to the brain, lowering cholesterol and decreasing inflammation. As such, eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids is important. Dr. Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and biomedical sciences instructor at Missouri State University, highlights a … [Read more...] about Top foods that give you omega-3 fatty acids
What exactly is a plant-based diet? How is it beneficial? Are there risks involved? Dr. Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and biomedical sciences instructor at Missouri State University, shares the key benefits of this type of diet with Eat This, Not That! … [Read more...] about What a plant-based diet is all about
To avoid eating out or opting for a frozen meal for dinner, try meal prepping. While it may seem time consuming in the beginning, meal prepping will yield pay-offs in the future. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, offers a couple of meal prepping tips to Livestrong. … [Read more...] about Here’s why and how to meal prep
The department of religious studies at Missouri State University turns 50 this year. Created in 1969, the department is the oldest and largest department of its kind in a public university in Missouri. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Stephen Berkwitz, professor and department head of religious studies at MSU, highlights the department, its achievements … [Read more...] about Promoting the study of religion for 50 years
A vegan diet means eliminating animal foods. If you eat properly, you can lose weight and avoid nutrient deficiencies. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, offers some tips and advice to Openfit about practicing a vegan diet. … [Read more...] about How can you lose weight on a vegan diet?