For busy families, eating a healthy meal together can be a big challenge. But it’s important to make this happen to establish positive eating habits. Registered Dietitian Natalie Allen discusses how to get more nutritious food in your family’s diet. Allen is also a clinical assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. Take the time to eat … [Read more...] about Practice nutritious eating as a family
Among the many lessons we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, one is the importance of testing for the sake of disease prevention. The same goes for other viral infections, like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The CDC recommends everyone between the ages of 13-64 get tested at least once in their lifetime. Dr. Amy Hulme, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at … [Read more...] about HIV is still an epidemic. Getting tested can help reduce transmission.
What types of tea should you drink and what are the health benefits of drinking them? Registered dietitian Jaime Gnau offers some insights about tea on Livestrong. She’s also a clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about Why’s tea good for you?
Many people choose to follow a diet plan to lose weight and eat healthier. But with so many diet plans available, from the DASH diet to the Keto diet to the Mediterranean diet and more, it can be a challenge to find one that’s effective and sustainable in the long term. Registered dietitian Natalie Allen offers some insights about diet plans, including some of the better ones … [Read more...] about What makes a diet plan sustainable?
Do you want to lose, gain or maintain your weight? The number of calories you need to eat a day depends on factors, such as physical activity level, age and sex. Natalie Allen, registered dietitian and clinical assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, shares with Insider some key facts to keep in mind about calorie intake. … [Read more...] about How many calories do you need a day?