Fiber
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that comes from the edible parts of plants, including vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes. There is no dietary fiber in meat or dairy products. Fiber, which...
Author: Rebecca Whitmen
Fiber & Food Labels
Dietary fiber is listed on the Nutrition Facts panel on most packaged food products. Nutrition Facts labels list goals for Americans as 25 grams of dietary fiber per day for a 2,000-calorie diet and...
Shopping on a Budget
Today, most of us live on a budget, and when it comes to our food dollars, we are always looking for ways to reduce costs. Ultimately, being able to afford healthy food can be difficult, even when...
Iron
Why We Need It Iron is a mineral that is found in every cell in the body. It is an essential part of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all the cells. Our cells use oxygen to make energy from...
A Clean, Safe, Healthy Kitchen & Home: Controlling the Critters
Cleanliness and order in the home are important. Pests such as ants, cockroaches, flies, and mice eat and spoil food, damage belongings, and carry germs that may spread diseases. The best way to...
Non-Food Rewards for Kids
There is currently a childhood obesity epidemic. Over 18 percent of children are obese. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three...
Listeriosis & Pregnancy: A Food Safety Concern
When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be concerned about your health and that of your unborn baby. Maintaining a healthful diet, drinking plenty of liquids, and taking prenatal vitamins are all...