Glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels rise after eating carbohydrate-containing foods. Incorporating low GI…
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Prebiotics
Probiotics and probiotics are not one and the same. These non-digestible carbohydrates stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial intestinal bacteria…
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Probiotics
Can’t get enough of these beneficial bacteria (nope, not an oxymoron!). Probiotics are linked to a slew of health benefits…
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What’s Next in the Food Movement?
Taking a course with Michael Pollan at UC Berkeley was one of the highlights of my undergraduate experience. To say that…
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10 Reasons to Love Citrus
Happy March and Happy Nutrition Month! I certainly don’t need a reason to write about nutrition but having a…
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Quick Nutrition Tip: Plant-based Iron and Vitamin C
Kiwi and Cashews make an excellent pair. Plant-based iron is widely unavailable to the body but coupling these sources (ie. cashews)…
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