The Nutrition and Food Web Archive Nutrition BlogYour #1 Source for Free Nutrition and Food-Related Resources on the Internet.Supplement Manufacturing 101- May 27, 2008 What Are Dietary supplements Dietary supplements are products that contain one or more dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids or other ingredients used to enhance the diet. In the United States, dietary supplements are available in a wide range of product forms, such as tablets, capsules, powders and liquids. ...http://www.nafwa.org/blog/?p=306 Green Bags-Do they Work- May 15, 2008 A client of mine recently asked me about an infomercial on a product by Debbie Meyers known as Green Bags. They wanted to know if they actually work. A recent feature on our local news tested these bags and reported positive findings. I decided to do a little research to give a general review and ...http://www.nafwa.org/blog/?p=305 Satisfying munchies the healthy way- May 1, 2008 Halifax-based registered dietitian, Pam Lynch, is all too familiar with the 3 p.m. munchies. Many of her patients complain about being hungry half way through the day, only hours after they&8217;ve had lunch. &8220;It&8217;s a common complaint I hear from my clients,&8221; says Lynch. &8220;&8216;I ate lunch, why do I find it difficult to make ...http://www.nafwa.org/blog/?p=304 Summer Menu Potatoes grab world spotlight- May 1, 2008 Rich in nutrients, the potato is finally getting the respect it deserves as an important &8216;go-to&8217; food source for the burgeoning populations of the developing world. This tuber family vegetable is produced more quickly, on less land, and in harsher climates than any other major crop. Up to 85 percent of the potato plant is ...http://www.nafwa.org/blog/?p=303 Safety first check your barbecue grill- May 1, 2008 Check these safety tips before you fire up the backyard barbecue. Do: spray a 5050 mixture of water and liquid soap on the connection when you hook up a new propane cylinder to your gas grill. Look for bubbles. If you see them, tighten the connections. keep the lid open when lighting your ...http://www.nafwa.org/blog/?p=302 |