Most people eat white and brown rice but may not be as familiar with black rice. Though this whole grain looks black in the bag, it turns a dark shade of purple once it’s cooked (which gives it the other, more accurate nickname of “purple rice”). Registered dietitian Natalie Allen shares more about black rice and its benefits with Good Housekeeping. She’s also clinical … [Read more...] about What are the health benefits of black rice?
After a busy day, you may not have the energy to dream up and prepare a homemade dinner. Meal prepping in advance can help you avoid succumbing to a last-minute idea, such as unhealthy frozen pizza or pricey takeout. Registered dietitian Natalie Allen offers a few tips and advice about meal prepping to Livestrong. She’s also clinical assistant professor of nutrition and … [Read more...] about How to meal prep dinner recipes
A healthy gut (your gastrointestinal tract) helps ensure your overall health and well-being. You want to have a good balance of gut bacteria to digest and absorb nutrients effectively. What you eat daily greatly affects gut health. Registered dietitian Natalie Allen talks about gut health and how to improve it through diet and nutrition. She’s also clinical assistant professor … [Read more...] about How to improve your gut health through diet
Our bodies need both micro and macronutrients to function properly. Macronutrients provide energy. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that don’t give you any calories, but they’re critical for bodily processes from brain function to digestion. Registered dietitian Natalie Allen offers some insights about these two types of nutrients to Health Central. Allen is also a … [Read more...] about What’s the difference between micro and macronutrients?
As Americans continue to deal with inflation, many people are feeling the pinch at the grocery store. Prices for essential food items like eggs, fruits and vegetables, meat and pasta have spiked considerably. With grocery bills getting bigger, is it still possible to eat healthy within budget? While it may be challenging and require more planning, it is possible, according to … [Read more...] about With grocery prices spiking, can folks still eat healthy on a budget?