Health & Wellness

Ancel Keys and the Lipid Hypothesis (continued)

So how did everybody get the lipid hypothesis wrong?  It starts with Ancel. He lied. Well, he fudged data, which is pretty much the same as lying. He left off the countries,… Keep reading

Ancel Keys and the Lipid Hypothesis

Lately, almost all new information about eggs has been positive. This week the Egg Nutrition Center presented   new research that highlights the role high protein eggs play in increased satiety and… Keep reading

The Brain Gain: Eggs and a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a great time to feed the brain – baby’s brain, that is. Brain development for babies starts right after conception. This means the brain gain – the lifelong benefits your… Keep reading

Getting Your Plate in Shape

National Nutrition Month, sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, invites us all to “get our plates in shape” with a focus on healthy eating.  So, let’s crack open the nutrient file on… Keep reading

A New Year, A Better You in 2012

As each year comes to a close, we all tend to make New Year’s resolutions, typically declaring to start something new. It’s now one month into the New Year, are you still… Keep reading

Eggs, Nutrition, & Wellness: Pass it On

As the Safest Choice™ team prepares for FNCE, the annual conference of Registered Dietitians and Diet Technicians this year, it’s been great to hear sneak previews of their new nutrition education talking… Keep reading

Final Two Safe Eggs a Day Post

I must begin this post by apologizing. I know it has been three months since I wrote a “Two Eggs a Day” post but it is better late than never. During my… Keep reading

Protein for Peak Performance

Whether you hit the gym a few days a week, or are a daily workout enthusiast, protein plays an integral part in helping you meet your fitness goals. We tend to think… Keep reading

Smoothie Nutrition and Protein—as simple as four ingredients and a blender

When it comes to smoothies, everybody’s in. There’s nothing more refreshing and satisfying. But what’s really in your smoothies, and how do smoothies fit into a healthy nutrition routine? Yes, they’re loaded… Keep reading

R.D.’s Perspective: What Factors Influence Overeating?

Safest Choice™ is pleased to feature Debbie Campbell’s expert nutritional insights as part of the R.D.’s Perspective blog series. I have enjoyed many years of counseling individuals who were embarking on weight… Keep reading