By: Ayesha Mohammad, University of Illinois Chicago Dietetic Intern About the Author: Ayesha Mohammad is a dietetic student and intern currently earning her BS degree in nutrition science at the University of Chicago in Illinois. She has a passion for
Happy New Year! At this time of the year, nutrition news can be overwhelming! Eat this food not this other food, fast twice a week, eat all you want, but wait! this is a bad food and this one is
Soybeans are heart healthy Soyfoods are unique among legumes because they are low in carbohydrate and higher in protein and fat. The fat provided by soybeans is especially heart-healthy. Nearly all the fat in soy is unsaturated; it is
As someone who has a bundle of everlasting energy (most days of the week), I often get asked about the secrets behind my everlasting energy. And although, people expect some kind of miracle supplement, they are surprised when I share
Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled as the US population has aged and become more overweight?
I always tell my patients that it is much easier (and less costly) to develop and keep healthy habits early on rather than develop type 2 diabetes and deal with restrictions and worries on a daily basis. Understanding and recognizing
