In our busy and hurried lives, it can often be difficult to take the time to enjoy and focus on the food we’re eating. But slowing down and becoming more aware of our food helps us to have healthier eating behaviors. In light of National Nutrition Month, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Jaime Gnau talks about mindful eating and its benefits. She’s also clinical assistant … [Read more...] about Being mindful while eating
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jaime Gnau. In a world of diet trends and conflicting nutrition information, it can feel like you are bombarded by tons of “solutions” for health improvement every day. The truth is there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to personal nutrition. Jaime Gnau, clinical assistant professor in the public health and sports medicine … [Read more...] about Navigating nutrition facts and fads
In a world brimming with dietary choices and food products, the ability to read and comprehend food labels is more critical than ever. Consumers are bombarded with terms like “natural,” “organic,” “free-range” and “non-GMO,” but the true meaning of these labels and their impact on health can often be elusive and misunderstood. Registered dietitian nutritionist Jaime Gnau shares … [Read more...] about How to read food labels to truly understand what is in your food
Bread is a staple food around the world and there are many different types. Some are healthier than others. Registered dietitian Jaime Gnau offers some insights about choosing the healthiest types of bread to INSIDER. She’s also a clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about What are the healthiest bread choices?
Some items in our food supply, such as alfalfa, corn, potatoes and soybeans are genetically modified or engineered. While these types of food are limited and highly regulated, they are some of the most misunderstood and polarizing food items. “The misunderstandings around GMOs and GE foods speaks to our tendency to believe that anything natural is good for us and anything … [Read more...] about Get the facts about GMOs and GE foods