Since childhood, peanut butter has been a staple food for many of us. It’s creamy, tasty and nutritious. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, shares with The List one key benefit of eating peanut butter – you may reduce your risk of developing diabetes. … [Read more...] about What happens to your body when you eat peanut butter daily?
Intermittent fasting or IF is a weight-loss plan where you restrict when, or how much, you eat instead of what you eat. There are different types of IF. They either involve limiting the time you eat to a certain window every day, or drastically restricting your caloric intake on certain days of the week. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor … [Read more...] about What type of intermittent fasting is beneficial for you?
As there have been meat shortages due to COVID-19, some people are getting their protein intake from plant-based sources, such as beans, Impossible Burgers and tofu. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, highlights the benefits of chickpeas on HuffPost. … [Read more...] about How much protein can you get from plant-based sources?
A lot of the food we consume contain food preservatives – a type of additive that helps maintain the taste, texture, nutrition and appearance of food. What types of preservatives are there? Are they safe for you? Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, answers these questions on Livestrong. … [Read more...] about Are food preservatives safe to eat?
What is the 1200-calorie diet and how does it work? Dr. Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and biomedical sciences instructor at Missouri State University, sheds some light about this type of eating plan with Parade. … [Read more...] about Introducing the 1200-calorie diet