We have all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” While simple, this idea reflects an important truth about nutrition and health. Good nutrition means eating the right foods, in the right amounts, to obtain sufficient—but not excessive—essential nutrients. When dietary intake is balanced, the body is better able to remain free from disease, Read more »
What makes a diet “healthy”? What does the word “healthy” even mean? Each of us might picture something different when we think of a healthy diet, and if you travel around the world, you’ll find even more variation in how people define this term. Image by USDA SNAP ED Indeed, humans are incredibly flexible when Read more »
