When you bite into a delicious chocolate brownie or a refreshing, yet sour, orange, thank your taste buds for the delicious or puckering taste. Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary … [Read more...]
Sugar Shockers
When we think of sugary sweets, we usually think of desserts like cookies, cakes or candy. However, high amounts of sugar can be found in some unlikely places, including low-fat snack foods, spaghetti sauces and canned fruit. Just because a food claims to be nutritional, doesn't … [Read more...]
A Tooth Healthy Tailgate
Tailgating can be one of the best parts of football. Great food, great drinks and great company make preparing for the game festive – no matter how the actual game turns out. But with fast finger foods being a priority, the food can turn unhealthy and bad for teeth quickly. So … [Read more...]
Recipe: Brown Bag It!
A Healthy School Lunch Idea: Smoothie: ½ cup frozen berries 1 banana 1 cup skim, almond or soy milk Sandwich: 1 slice whole-grain bread 4 slices turkey breast 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Veggie toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion or … [Read more...]
