Product Testing
It is important to test your food product to make sure that it will be safe to eat once it is purchased by your customers. Foods that do not meet certain specifications can encourage the growth of...
Author: M. A. Parisi
Smartphone Apps for Diabetes Self-Management Support
Benefits of Using Apps for Diabetes Self-Management Support Many people living with diabetes may find that keeping track of their diet, physical activity, and blood glucose levels can be difficult...
Stigmatizing Food: Good and Bad vs. Healthy and Unhealthy
The phrase “you are what you eat” has been around for as long as we can remember. Whether we stand by the statement or not, many of us use food to express our identity. In every culture, food is an...
Heart Disease and Diabetes
The term ‘heart disease’ encompasses several different health problems. These conditions include blood vessel diseases (such as coronary artery disease), heart rhythm problems, heart defects from...
Foot Care for People with Diabetes
Foot care should be taken very seriously for all people, but especially for people with diabetes. If proper foot care is not maintained, it can result in serious negative consequences. Neuropathy...
What’s in a Sports Drink?
There are many kinds of commercial sports drinks on the market. Gatorade® is probably the most popular. But you can also make your own at home. This will save you lots of money if you work outdoors...
Hydrate in the Heat
Summertime is hot. And exercising in hot weather makes us sweat. But why? And how do we replenish what we lose in sweat to stay hydrated? Our bodies work best when kept at a temperature of about...
Beverages for your babies: First ever consensus on appropriate beverages for children ages 0-5
Explore how beverages for your babies: appropriate beverages for children ages 0-5 can inspire your meals and healthy habits.
Nutrition Labeling
The 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act was established to provide consumers with accurate information about what is in the food products they are eating. The law provides rules for nutrition...
Sushi Rice Testing
It is important to test your food products for safety. Foods that do not meet certain specifications can encourage the growth of bacteria and cause people to get sick (foodborne illness). In South...