Joan Salge Blake

Why you should eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a pauper

April 9, 2018

The Boston Globe Joan Salge Blake More than 30 years ago, I thought I had the answer to losing weight. I was so excited about this hunch that I decided to do my master thesis on the topic… Expert quote: “My hypothesis was this: If you ate the majority of your daily calories earlier in […]

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Are Vitamins And Supplements A Waste Of Time?

April 8, 2018

KCBS News Radio Joan Salge Blake We all know that getting your daily dose of vitamins is good for you… View full article

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5 Health Risks Of Eating Your Food Too Quickly

April 3, 2018

Medical Daily Joan Salge Blake What you eat matters, but what about the speed at which you eat.. Expert quote: “You can really choke on anything. You have to be sure you chew properly and not swallow in big gulps.” View full article

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How to Pick a Healthy Dip

March 23, 2018

Consumer Reports Joan Salge Blake It’s not a party without dip, and fortunately, there are plenty of healthier options instead of calorie-packed spinach dip and gooey seven-layer dip.. Expert quote: “Healthier dips can augment the diet with food groups that you’re falling short on.” View full article

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U.S. Seeking Early Public Guidance On Dietary Guidelines

March 2, 2018

Iowa Public Radio Joan Salge Blake New U.S. dietary recommendations are in the works. And for the first time in 30 years, the federal government is seeking public comment about what belongs on the plate… Expert quote: “This is fabulous because we have so many experts in the field of nutrition and diet and health […]

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9 Sweet and Savory Ways to Dress Up Popcorn

March 2, 2018

U.S. News Joan Salge Blake Did you know that popcorn is a whole grain? And, for a mere 30 calories of air-popped popcorn, you’ll get 12 percent of your daily recommended amount of fiber… Expert quote: “I pop up a 100-calorie pack in the microwave, which keeps me from over-munching. (If I popped up a larger […]

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Which cities are best for your health?

February 16, 2018

Bizwomen Joan Salge Blake Many people set health goals, like eating healthier foods and getting more exercise, and the city they live in could play a role in their success… Expert quote: “Cities should make it easier for residents to be healthy by providing mass transit options and sidewalks to promote physical activity.” View full […]

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What Is Raw Water – and Should You Drink It?

February 15, 2018

U.S. News Joan Salge Blake Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced food poisoning. If you’re one of the spared Americans who hasn’t, let me describe it to you: You wake up in the morning. The sun is shining… Expert quote: “All this could happen simply because you drank some raw water, or water derived from […]

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Nutrition Experts Choose Their Favorite African Heritage-Inspired Recipes

February 13, 2018

Oldways Joan Salge Blake February is Black History Month, and we have only just begun our 28-day celebration of the African heritage diet… Expert quote: “When I think of African cuisine, I visualize color and flavor. My favorite side dish is roasted acorn squash brushed with olive oil and seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. To add color […]

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Snack Foods That Cater to Keto and Other Popular Diets – Consumer awareness

February 8, 2018

Joan Salge Blake The food trends currently holding court in society’s collective quest to be healthy represent a wide array of eating regimens… Expert quote: “Everything is changing and it’s not going away. Ninety percent of millennials have a snack instead of meal at least once a week. I’m happy that people want to eat more […]

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