The original article from foodforbetterhealth.com points out some important health benefits of both porridge and oatmeal. Please read more to get the scoop on all of the health benefits of these delicious and nutritious grain-based dishes . . . Porridge is a mixture of any grain, cereal, or legume boiled in water, milk, or broth. It [...]
We're all about families cooking healthy meals together, but there is so much more to explore when it comes to shaping your family's healhy life. To help you achieve your healthy goals, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers personal enrichment and healthy living classes. You can learn about gardening, try yoga, pick up a new language or [...]
You may think superfoods are what all of the superheroes eat to keep healthy. Actually, they are some of the best foods we can eat on a regular basis to keep ourselves going at an optimal level. Here's more about what makes certain foods so super: You’ve probably heard the term “superfood” in reference [...]
On the NC Research Campus, we are lucky to have investigators like David Nieman, DrPH, who runs the Appalachian State University Human Performance Laboratory. He is well-respected for his research in sports nutrition and immunology. That's why he is often quoted in articles like this one originally published by Prevention Magazine. The recipe for keeping colds [...]
Spring is almost here. Soon the Kannapolis Farmers Market will be open, and the produce section of the grocery will have more fruits and vegetables from local sources versus shipped in from other parts of the world. If the great taste weren't good enough, the following story gives you even more reasons to enjoy [...]
Sugar is all over the headlines, and the message is confusing as to what roll it should play in a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. So we have an article to share that looks at the most recent dietary guidelines to help you figure out where sugar fits into your meal plans. Choosing natural [...]
One area that scientists at the UNC Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute study is the impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Dr. Susan Smith shares some of her findings that show an interplay between iron, alcohol and a baby's development. If you are expecting or thinking about becoming pregnant, you may be interested to know [...]
If you love vegetables, you need no motivation to dig into a big salad or whip a good stir fry. Your friends who aren't such enthusiasts may need some reasons to give veggies (not including french fries) more room on their plates. One of the best people to dish out some heatlhy tips is [...]
Fiber, fullness and disease prevention are three reasons that whole grains are listed as essential elements of a healthy diet. There is even more to know about whole grains and scientists from NC State, UNC Charlotte and NC A&T, who all work on the North Carolina Research Campus, have the details to share. [...]
Bad fats, good fats, trans fats, cholesterol, triglycerides, saturated, unsaturated − what’s the difference anyway? The news makes fats in our diet seem so confusing. In this post, take a dive into the topic of fats and learn about which ones are part of a balanced diet and the ones that you should pass [...]
