It is sometimes said that sugar is "toxic" or "addictive," and it is often blamed as the sole culprit in obesity and diabetes. While it is true that sugary foods can stimulate the same part of the brain responsible for pleasure and reward, as do many illicit substances, there are reasons other than addiction that eating could be linked with the reward area of the brain.
Colorado State University's Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is offering a 16-week session of the National Diabetes Prevention Program starting March 20.
It’s not easy to make kale and chard sexy, but two Colorado State University graduate students have found clever ways to get everyone to eat more leafy greens in 2017.
Intermittent fasting continues to be a trendy topic, promoted by numerous books as the ultimate path to healing and weight loss. It may be more harmful than you realize.
Greek yogurt is high in protein and a great source of calcium. Flavored yogurt is high in added sugar, though, so try this natural way to sweeten it with an added crunch!
Based on statistics and testimonials, half of you made a New Year’s resolution. Half of those resolutions will not be maintained, though, either because they are too broad or too difficult.
What do I eat while I am pregnant? Do I really need to eat for two? And how do I get over this morning sickness!?
This December, Lauren Sandell will graduate from CSU with a B.S. in Fermentation Science and Technology. Formerly a professional dancer, Sandell made the spontaneous decision to pursue a degree related to health and nutrition.
The Department of Health and Exercise Science is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study examining the favorable effects of a new diabetes medicine.
The Functional Foods & Human Health Laboratory in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University is seeking volunteers to participate in a study investigating whether acute and chronic consumption of red beetroot juice can improve adverse cardiovascular and metabolic responses to eating a high-fat meal.