WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT DO FOR YOUR BODY? Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid. Your body can not make Vitamin C so you must get it from foods. Vitamin C is important for our health for several reasons listed below! Collagen synthesis: Vitamin C works to form collagen which aids in the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body (gums, teeth, tendons, bones, etc.)Antioxidant: Vitamin C functions as an antioxidant, meaning it fights … [Read more...]
The Bountiful Variety and Uses of Apples
DIFFERENT TYPES OF APPLES As we have learned, apples are healthy to eat! They are also extremely versatile, so you can enjoy their health benefits in a wide variety of dishes! Many people know a few different apple varieties, and you may even know that some are better for baking and some better for eating raw, but do you know why? We found this great video which explains it very well here, but we will also give a summary. On a general level, apples can be … [Read more...]
Nutritional Benefits of Apples
Apples are great! And North America is really great for growing apples, with the US being the second-largest producer of apples in the world. Thousands of apple varieties exist in the world, and a small amount of those are good for consumer eating and sold in stores. This article will go over the nutritional benefits of these American icons and the different uses for different varieties. Beneficial Nutrients in Apples Almost everyone has heard the aphorism "an apple a … [Read more...]
Science Based Nutrition: How to Read Nutrition Studies Like A Pro! Webinar Recording & Resources
Do you feel confused and overwhelmed at the large amount of nutrition information and media out there? This webinar is for you! We will walk you through the importance of evidence-based science, how to validate different media sources, and how to read nutrition research articles like a pro! Watch the webinar recording here! Intern Courtney provided copies of her notes regarding the studies we discussed in the webinar. Find her notes on the "nutrition news" articles we … [Read more...]
Plant Based Diets for Cancer Survivors: Webinar Recording and Take Home Points!
Last week I presented my Plant Based Diets for Cancer Survivors webinar. It was AWESOME and all the participants were really great. I think it was my largest webinar group yet and I loved all the questions and comments in the chat. It was so fun, almost like we were all in a room together talking! One of the comments from a participant was: "This is the best presentation I have ever seen on nutrition. Julie is down to earth, great presentation and I can't wait to … [Read more...]
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