Does a Diabetes Diagnosis Mean Foregoing Favorite Foods?

DISCLOSURE: This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner., managed by NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, as part of my role as a member of the Beef Expert Bureau. When my best friend recently told me she’s been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, I worried about her future health. Meanwhile, she was worried about not being able

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The Many Merits of Mediterranean-Style Eating

By Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND DISCLOSURE: This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner., on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, as part of my role as a compensated member of the Beef Expert Bureau. As a dietitian, I’m amazed by all the fad diets people are willing to try, often at the expense of enjoyment

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Breeding, Feeding, and Butchery: Why Most Beef is Lean Beef

DISCLOSURE: I am a member of the Beef Checkoff Beef Expert Bureau for which I receive an annual honorarium. I grew up on a family farm in North Dakota with a large cow-calf operation. Most of the food we ate on the farm came from what we grew, including beef. To feed his family of seven, my dad would typically

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Optimal Protein Intake: Are you milking your beverages for all they’re worth?

By Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN   Disclosure Statement: Amy is a National Dairy Council Ambassador. While she was not explicitly paid to write this blog, she receives an annual honorarium from the National Dairy Council to promote the nutrition, health, and culinary benefits of dairy products, including fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese.   Protein. It’s the white hot nutrient

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