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
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?
The Zone Diet has been around for a while. It’s known as “a calorie-restricted diet that is protein-adequate, carbohydrate-moderate, and low in fat” (Dr. Sears.com). It won’t cause hunger or fatigue. How does the diet work? Is it safe? Is it effective? Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State … [Read more...] about What the Zone Diet is all about