Nutrition News
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We'll post the best nutrition news and advice available on the web and offer expert commentary from Mayo Clinic Health System dietitian Mary Taylor.
- Artificial Sweeteners: Understanding These and Other Sugar Substitutes
- Spring Foods To Help You Shed Your Winter Weight
- Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet
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Artificial Sweeteners: Understanding These and Other Sugar Substitutes
Posted: April 24, 2012
Source: Mayo Clinic
Summary: Whether your goal is cutting calories or eating healthier, options for sugar substitutes abound. Understand their pros and cons to make an informed choice. Read the full article ...
Spring Foods To Help You Shed Your Winter Weight
Posted: April 1, 2012
Source: Eating Well
Summary: As spring nudges its way forward, some of us are left with an unpleasant souvenir of winter — an extra "layer." Though that winter coat might have kept us warm through the long, cold season, by spring it's time to shed the padding. The good news is many springtime foods promote weight loss naturally, and not just because they're lighter than those hearty winter dishes. Read the full article ...
Mary's Comment: Now that you are into the meat of the article, what do you think is being promoted? If you said fiber you are correct. All of these foods are healthy and contain fiber which is important in helping one fill more full as well as performing other important tasks for our bodies. Most Americans eat too little fiber and whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter, our seasonal food supply, depending on what you choose, is rich in fiber. Just remember that fruits, vegetables and whole grains are good sources of fiber and will help meet your nutritional needs for this nutrient as well as helping you feel fuller.
Now, all you have to do is squash that little voice in your head telling you to have dessert.
Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet
Posted: February 28, 2012
Source: Mayo Clinic
Summary: Dietary fiber offers many health benefits. Here's how to include more in your diet. Read the full article ...
Mary's Comment: This article provides excellent information on fiber, its role in your body and how to increase fiber in your diet. Now incorporate this advice into your lifestyle. One, two, three, go! It's up to you!
Meet Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor, MS, RD, CDE, LD holds two master's degrees in nutrition and has taught at Southern Illinois University, University of Minnesota, Duluth, and Minnesota State University.
She is a recognized speaker with over 25 years of experience and has special interests in obesity, diabetes (she is a certified diabetes educator), and cardiovascular health. She enthusiastically approaches nutrition and this is obvious in her presentations.