Got milk? Choose low-fat to add years to life, scientists conclude
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jan 15, 2020
Adults who regularly consume low-fat milk have fewer signs of biological aging than their peers who prefer the full-fat beverage, a study has found.
Is mental health affected by diet? Evidence is mixed, review finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 05, 2020
Diet can significantly effect mental health and wellbeing, but many dietary recommendations aren’t backed by solid evidence, a new study reveals.
Artificial sweeteners may lead to real weight gain and diabetes, review finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 17, 2019
A review of artificial sweeteners research has produced sour results.
No need to go cold turkey on red meat to boost health: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2019
Cutting red and processed meat consumption by half significantly lowers the amount of LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood, a small trial has found.
Healthy foods trump type of diet for reducing heart disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
A diet’s emphasis on fat, carbohydrates or protein may have less impact on heart health than simply eating more healthy foods, researchers say.
Whole grains are on the menu, but older Americans should add more, CDC says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 12, 2019
Whole grains account for nearly 20% of older adults’ total grain intake. The amount has risen, but falls short of the 50% recommended.
Top 5 facts about CMS regs and your dietary department
By
Janet Feinstein, RD LD, CNSC
Aug 21, 2017
Facilities are mandated to have either a full time RD (Registered Dietitian) certified by the commission (or licensed by the state), or employ a certified dietary manager with a consulting dietitian.
Senior nutrition: Making healthy options appealing
Sep 17, 2015
It’s no secret that eating well is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.
Unidine acquires FAME Food Management
Feb 11, 2015
Unidine Corporation has bought Boston-based FAME Food Management Inc. for an undisclosed sum.
No reason for the horror of this dining service
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 04, 2014
Food. It’s important. I once foolishly tried to go several weeks without any. I almost died and was finally forced to start eating again. Evidence suggests I overcorrected, so it’s definitely...