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Connie Diekman, M.Ed., RD, CSSD, LD, FAND
Health & Nutrition
Washington University in St. Louis
Nutrition Communications Consultant and Director of University Nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis.
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03/29/2019
Food:
All About Cooking Oils
Cooking oil is a staple in many of our cupboards and diets, and different oils can provide unique flavors, smells and textures...
Food
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08/06/2018
Food:
Does Garlic Have Health Benefits?
Garlic is a root vegetable grown in bulbs with quite a sharp flavor. It is often used in cooking as a flavor enhancer to...
Food
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01/23/2018
Health:
Can Certain Foods Cure a Cold?
Flu outbreaks have been severe this year, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting cases in every state and urging...
Health
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08/15/2017
Food:
Plant Waters Offer Cool Alternative
Move over, infused water, there’s a new trendy beverage –– plant-based waters. Also called alternative waters,...
Food
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08/08/2017
Food:
Food Facts: Seven Facts About Coffee and Caffeine
Coffee is an important morning ritual in many cultures around the world. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they drink at...
Food
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06/21/2017
Health:
Coconut Oil Gets a Closer Look
Coconut oil has become a staple in both the health and beauty worlds as a favorite for many uses. On June 15, 2017, the American...
Health
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11/29/2016
Food:
Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a flavorful spice that is widely used in cooking. It gives curry its yellow color and is a flavoring in mustard....
Food
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11/02/2016
Health:
8 Questions About Apple Cider Vinegar Answered
Apple cider vinegar has some health benefits. But can it do all the things that it has received credit for – everything...
Health
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06/15/2016
Food:
4 Questions About Dairy Answered
If you have questions about dairy, Best Food Facts experts can help. They’ve tackled some of the most common dairy...
Food
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05/20/2016
Food:
A Makeover for the Nutrition Facts Label
Just how realistic are the serving sizes on nutrition labels? Is there a difference between natural...
Food
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02/09/2016
Health:
Can Grape Juice Prevent the Flu?
At Best Food Facts we are always looking into new studies, recipes and, of course, food myths. Recently we heard on the radio...
Health
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09/08/2015
Lifestyle:
How Your Kids Should Spend 4% of Their Day
A recent study from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University and published in the journal...
Lifestyle