Good Carbs? Do Those Exist?

When we were kids, we were taught that there are three basic macronutrients – fats, protein, and carbohydrates.  To dive a little deeper, we’ve since discovered that not all fats are created equal, such as saturated and unsaturated fats.  Further research has scientists exploring the possibility that there are “good” carbohydrates and “bad” carbohydrates.  For […]

We Feel What We Eat?

We’ve heard it a thousand times before – “you are what you eat.”   But here’s a new one – “we feel what we eat.”  A recent study by The Norfolk Children in the United Kingdom found that higher levels of fruit and vegetables were associated with high mental well-being scores.Researchers collected data from over […]

How Powerful is Protein?

Nobody wants to stay in the ICU, but if you do, it’s important to be on the road to recovery as soon as possible.  New research may suggest nutrition has a lot to do with your timeframe for recovery.  Protein is now being studied to try and understand its important role in health and muscle […]