Alcohol

ALCOHOL Alcohol is found in beer, wine, and liquor. It is made when yeast breaks down (ferments) the sugars in grains, fruits, and vegetables: Wine is made from the breakdown of sugar in grapes; vodka is made from the breakdown of sugar in potatoes. HOW MUCH SHOULD...

Prediabetes

PREDIABETES Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 1 in every 3 adults has prediabetes. A PERSON SHOULD GET TESTED FOR PREDIABETES IF...

Vitamin D

VITAMIN D Vitamin D is important for bone health, and an important part of keeping your immune system healthy. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is not found in many foods, unless added by fortification. Some natural food sources of vitamin D are sockeye salmon,...

Covid Nutrition

COVID NUTRITION Although there is no cure right now for COVID-19, a healthy immune system may give your body a boost in protection. Focus on nutrient dense foods along with healthy lifestyle behaviors for the best defense. The following nutrients play a vital role in...

Soy

SOY Soy is short for soybean. Soybeans and soy products are an excellent source of protein. Soybeans can be a replacement for animal protein in meals. Like other beans they are also an excellent source of fiber: 1 cup of edamame has 8 grams of fiber. Soybeans are also...

How to Make Soup

HOW TO MAKE SOUP Soup season is upon us. Here are tips for making homemade soups, and for learning about fundamental building blocks and key ingredients to enrich a soup’s flavor and texture. Step One: Decide what type of soup you want to make, whether broth-based,...