Category: Nutrition News

I am often asked about caffeine-what does it do in the body?  Is it safe? Here is a short piece from NIH which is a nice summary on the effects…

We often hear that “Americans eat too much protein”.   Do we?  That may depend on who you are and what your goals are for eating protein.  Some folks may need…

Have you ever looked at a nutrition label and felt like you were reading a foreign language? Chances are you’re not the only one who has trouble understanding what these…

The US Dietary Guidelines (DGs) were first developed in 1980, and must be updated every 5 years – led by the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services (USDA…

A recent graduate of the department, Elizabeth Chitwood, wrote this blog for the Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WAND).  Click here to see her original blog on the WAND…

Did you know that our bodies are 60% water? Everything in your body needs water to work well.  Losing too much water, or dehydration, can lead to fatigue, headache, dizziness,…

Nutrition and Immunity Dr. Olson was interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Morning Show” about how we might eat to make sure we’re keeping our immune system strong.  Listen here.

With limited shopping trips, people are relying more on shelf-stable foods, which are sometimes called “processed” foods.  Most foods we buy are processed in some way to make them edible…

It is estimated Americans waste 915 pounds of food per person, each year! We can help reduce this waste by making sure we understand how to store and cook our…

For teens Your nutritional needs haven’t changed suddenly, but now that you’re at home more you may have time to think about the choices you make about what you are…