March 2014

Girl looking at nutrition labels on food

Same Facts, New Label: Examining the New Nutrition Facts Label

Meal Planning, Recipes, Uncategorized / By Skylar Griggs

The revision of the nutrition facts label is long overdue and I applaud the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for these changes. Americans have become savvier about nutrition and want to know what they are eating. Changes to the new food label are needed to reflect the reality of the modern American diet. Significant …

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Get the JUICE on Juicing

Foods to Watch, Uncategorized / By Skylar Griggs

Juicing has officially joined the ranks of other popular diet trends. Proponents of juicing suggest if can help with anything from weight loss to “cleansing” the body. Before you spend a fortune on a fancy juicing machine, make sure you’re aware of the potential health risks and benefits of juicing. On the positive side, juicing …

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