How to Choose a Healthy Smoothie

How to Choose a Healthy Smoothie

By Theresa Hennig RDN, LDFood 4 Success, LLC Dietitian A trip to the local smoothie shop may seem like a healthy choice, offering a blend of fiber- and antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies, along with additions like Greek yogurt and protein powder. However, it’s...
Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

By Trinh Vu, Texas State Nutrition Intern Does sugar feed cancer? This myth has been going around for some time now. All of our cells in our body use sugar or glucose as a primary source of fuel. We can obtain glucose from many different types of foods, fruits, whole...

Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance It is a well-known fact that our dietary choices can impact our risk for certain medical conditions. There is so much conflicting information out there that people sometimes get confused and don’t know what to believe. The...
What Is a Flexitarian Diet?

What Is a Flexitarian Diet?

Flexitarians eat a mostly plant-based diet with animal products added occasionally. The word “flexitarian” is simply the combination of the two words flexible and vegetarian, whereas a diet is simply a way of life. The theory behind the...
Make your exercise goals this year SMART

Make your exercise goals this year SMART

Exercise looks different for everyone:  This time of year, a lot of people have made New Year’s resolutions to get in shape. Keep in mind that as you set off to achieve your new goal to be fit, we are all different and at different stages in our lives. So, being fit...