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The Importance of Protein

My husband and I have gotten into power-lifting over the last year, so we very quickly learned just how important protein is for you, whether you lift regularly or not. Protein has become a very popular macronutrient in recent years, and with good reason. Protein is an important part of any diet and can consist […]

WRITTEN BY: Amy Meehan

SOURCES:

  • Larsen, TM., et al. (2010). The New England Journal of Medicine. Diets with high or low protein content and glycemic index for weight-loss maintenance. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1007137#t=article
  • Halton, TL., and Hu, FB. (2004). Journal of the American College of Nutrition. The effects on high protein diets on thermogenesis, satiety and weight loss: A critical review. http://www.colorado.edu/intphys/Class/IPHY3700_Greene/pdfs/atkins/haltonProtein2004.pdf
  • The United States Department of Agriculture. (2016). Protein Foods. www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.

Are you eating whole grains?

Most people consume enough grains, but very few of them are whole grains. The amount you need depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. You can find out the amount you need by visiting the Choose My Plate website. At least half of the grains eaten should be whole grains(PDF)Links to a […]

WRITTEN BY: Tammy Jones, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Pike County, jones.5640@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County, dellifield.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/appendix-13/
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/grains-tips
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/grains
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/sites/default/files/tentips/DGTipsheet4MakeHalfYourGrainsWhole.pdf
  • USDA, United States Department of Agriculture. “How To Cook With Budget Friendly Whole Grains”
  • Whole Grains Council. http://wholegrainscouncil.org/files/whole_grains_infographic_2016.jpg

To use or not to use: the organic dilemma

There is a higher cost associated with organic food purchases, and many people question whether the health benefits outweigh the additional expense. Organic foods are produced by farming practices that are monitored and controlled to decrease risk of food contamination and improve food quality. Three practices, called the ‘Big Three’ (genetic engineering, irradiation, and sewage […]

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