Joy of Eating

More Than We Realize

2024-03-29T00:47:02-04:00

More Than We Realize Contributed by Angeline D. Brauer, DrPH, MHS, RDN Celebrate National Nutrition Month® and a focus on a beautifully balanced diet. Each year, dietitians and nutritionists rejoice during the month of March for National Nutrition Month®.  It’s our opportunity to get a bit of the spotlight and focus on the importance of a healthy eating plan.  The theme for 2024, in a campaign provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is “Beyond the Table.” With this theme, we are encouraged to consider what happens to our food and drinks before [...]

More Than We Realize2024-03-29T00:47:02-04:00

Food and Mood

2023-11-20T16:54:57-05:00

Food and Mood How what we eat affects how we feel Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM It is estimated that rates of depression among adults in the United States have jumped from 8.5% before the pandemic to a current 32.8%. What can be attributed to this alarming increase? Could it be that besides the emotional toll of the pandemic eating habits also declined during this time? What is the relationship between the foods we eat and how we feel? Does the Bible have anything to say about the connection between lifestyle [...]

Food and Mood2023-11-20T16:54:57-05:00

Plant-full Holiday

2021-11-22T17:52:12-05:00

Celebrating a Plant-full Holiday Season Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM The holiday season is upon us and with that comes all the special dishes we reserve (or try to) for this time of the year. But how does our body respond to these occasional splurges? Are there plant-based solutions to minimize the extra calories, sugar, fat, and sodium that so easily pile up during the holidays? Does the Bible have anything to say about foods for special occasions? You don’t want to miss our upcoming article discussing these interesting questions. [...]

Plant-full Holiday2021-11-22T17:52:12-05:00

Salt of the Earth

2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

The Salt of the Earth: How Much is Safe to Use Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Health experts agree that most people consume too much sodium, and that it has been linked to some health problems, especially an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. One study concluded that salt (the main source of sodium in our foods) is associated with almost 10% of deaths related to cardiovascular disease worldwide. With that in mind, is there room to safely use salt at all? Are there healthier salt-substitutes? How can our food taste good [...]

Salt of the Earth2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 2

2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition Considerations for Vegetarians, Part 2 Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM A vegetarian diet has been associated with a vast array of health benefits, but what makes it so powerful in preventing, managing, or even reversing chronic diseases is not only the elimination of meat and other animal products, but also the plant-based food choices that are made. In this upcoming webinar we will discuss what are the nutrients of “concern” on a plant-based diet and how to make sure we are not falling short on them to guarantee we are [...]

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 22021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 1

2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Nutrition Considerations for Vegetarians, Part 1 Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM A vegetarian diet has been associated with a vast array of health benefits, but what makes it so powerful in preventing, managing, or even reversing chronic diseases is not only the elimination of meat and other animal products, but also the plant-based food choices that are made. In this upcoming webinar we will discuss what are the nutrients of “concern” on a plant-based diet and how to make sure we are not falling short on them to guarantee we are [...]

Nutrition for Vegetarians Part 12021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Legumes

2021-11-10T11:45:39-05:00

Legumes: The Pulse of Nutrition Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Pulses are the dried seeds of legume plants and include beans, lentils, and peas. This group of foods has incredible health promoting properties to help prevent, manage, and reverse diseases, so we can consider them as the pulse of nutrition. To make things even better, pulses are inexpensive and have been a staple of the diets of many cultures around the world. This article is part of the Joy of Eating Club resources.  Click on the [...]

Legumes2021-11-10T11:45:39-05:00

Sugar and Health

2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Sugar and Health Is There A Sweet Spot? Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM We are born naturally inclined to like sweet foods. The food industry has picked up on that and flooded our surroundings with products loaded with sugar. But what is the impact of habitual intake of sugary foods on our health? Are all sugars harmful? Does the Bible have anything to say about that? Is it possible to design a healthy dessert? What are the healthiest replacements for sugar? This article is part of [...]

Sugar and Health2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Many Faces of Fat

2023-11-20T16:56:36-05:00

The Many Faces of Fat Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Fat has been a macronutrient surrounded by controversy. Some say minimize it at all costs, some say a high fat diet – aka a ketogenic diet – is the best solution for weight loss, diabetes, and other maladies. How do we sort through the scientific studies to find a balanced approach on this topic that will promote health to our bodies and bring glory to God? This article is part of the Joy of Eating Club [...]

Many Faces of Fat2023-11-20T16:56:36-05:00

Truth About Proteins

2023-11-20T16:57:05-05:00

The Truth About Proteins Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Protein is a nutrient that receives a lot of attention and the food industry loves to highlight it in their products, but do we really need to eat a lot of it for good health?  We’ll discuss the scientific evidence on how much protein we should be getting at different stages of life, what are the healthiest sources of protein, and how to ensure protein adequacy when eating a plant-based diet. This article is part of the [...]

Truth About Proteins2023-11-20T16:57:05-05:00

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