Monthly Archives: May 2016
Do You Know what is bad for Your Teeth?
By Angela C Torrence, Nutritionist A survey of my pediatric patients reveals that they are well aware of which foods to avoid in order to keep their teeth healthy. Sugar is bad for your teeth! The kids explain that they … Continue reading
The History of Adding Sodium
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Sodium levels in food and the way a high daily intake of sodium affects our bodies has become a major topic in health and nutrition. Many people have reduced their use … Continue reading
Advantame: the Newest Sweetener on the Market
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student Have you heard about the newest sweetener to arrive in our U.S. market? About a year ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the introduction of advantame. Advantame is a … Continue reading
5 Foods to help Replenish your Moisture
By Angela C Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student Summer is around the corner; Arizona will be hot. As a result, do you feel the need to constantly battle dehydration? After moving west, I had to figure out what I could … Continue reading
3 Liquid Sweeteners You Need to Know More About
By Angela C Torrence, ASU Nutrition Student I was about to put honey in my tea when I realized agave nectar might have a better flavor for that particular tea. That’s when I questioned, putting flavor aside, which liquid … Continue reading