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Sweet taste is one of the basic tastes that humans can perceive, along with salty, sour, bitter, and umami. Sweet taste is usually associated with foods that contain sugars, such as fruits, honey, chocolate, and candy. But why do we like sweet foods so much? How did they become part of our diet and culture?…
From sizzling steaks to hearty stews, beef has been a culinary delight for centuries, its robust flavor, versatility, and nutritional value have made it a staple in cuisines across the globe. However, the debate around beef’s impact on health continues to simmer. In this comprehensive guide, Nutri4me sink our teeth into the juicy details of beef…
Inside: A recipe for Chocolate Chip Protein Waffles made with simple ingredients and no protein powder. Two of these protein waffles have 14 g of protein. Reader review: These are so good! I made them on a Sunday and ate them all week with a drizzle of peanut butter! There’s nothing wrong with traditional waffles,…
The same meal eaten at the wrong time of day can double blood sugar. We’ve known for more than half a century that our glucose tolerance—the ability of our body to keep our blood sugars under control—declines as the day goes on. As you can see in the graph below and at 0:25 in my…
This April 11-17 is the fifth annual Black Maternal Health Week. Systemic racism impacts marginalized people in many ways, and unfortunately pregnancy and birth are no exception. An absolutely terrifying fact is that maternal mortality rates are more than 3x higher for Black women compared with white women. Black women are also at higher risk…
29 Mar 31 Days of Global Flavors for National Nutrition Month: Day 29We are at the tail end of this series in honor of National Nutrition Month. Today we are celebrating teriyaki which comes from registered dietitian Amy Gorin.TeriyakiMy number one favorite global flavor is teriyaki which I love using in my cooking. Teriyaki is…
Hello everyone! Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra, is a flowering plant from which supplemental extracts are often made. It is an anthocyanin-rich purple berry that grows in many of the warmer regions of the world. Supplemental elderberry extracts are often marketed as an immune boosting supplement, and the goal of today’s article is to…
Easy cinnamon buns? Oh, yes! These overnight pull apart cinnamon buns are so easy to make, yet it looks so fancy. Your kids will love pulling it apart. Let’s just say… wow! This dietitian and mom of three is in love with this super-easy and quick cinnamon bun recipe! It takes only nine minutes of prep…
How to Create a Healthy Food Environment By: Maude Morin, Registered Dietitian, BSN, MAN, Reviewed & Edited by JM Nutrition Team In this post: What is a food environment? The importance of a healthy food environment How to create a healthy food environment at home Taking the healthy food environment on the road How…
As plant-based diets continue to increase in popularity, many clients ask us about moving towards more plant-basted eating patterns. There are a wide variety of reasons why people choose to eat more plant-based, examples include; health benefits, environmental reasons, animal rights, religious beliefs, etc. A plant-based diet can consist of a wide range of healthy…
