KTK-Nutrition

Who doesn’t enjoy some fresh watermelon?   So juicy and naturally sweet.   We have some sliced watermelon in our fridge as my husband went to the farmer’s market this week. Many people enjoy watermelon and don’t realize how healthy it is.   A dietitian, Julie Upton, provides some great news about watermelon in her article, One Major Side Effect of Eating Watermelon, Says Dietitian .   We do hear a lot about superfoods like blueberries but we don’t hear much about other fruits like watermelon.   Watermelon packs a big nutritious punch. One reason why watermelon is so good for your health is that it is loaded with many vitamins and minerals as well as fiber.   Vitamins : watermelon is a good source of vitamins A, C and many B vitamins.   One cup of watermelon balls provides 12.5 mg of vitamin C, almost 25% of daily needs.   One cup also provides 876 IU of vitamin A, almost 20% of daily needs.   Minerals :   think potassium.  ...

In the nutrition class I teach, students ask what they can do to have healthier skin.   Are there any foods that would promote healthier skin?   Yes.   Below is a list of things you can do and eat for healthier skin. In the next two weeks, we will review foods and nutrients that will help you look younger and healthier.    Water – keeping hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your skin.   By keeping hydrated you can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.   No, it won’t remove wrinkles but will give your skin a softer, smoother appearance.   Drinking fluids also helps your blood flow so improves circulation and gives you a glow.   Selenium – a trace mineral you might not have heard of.   This mineral helps protect your skin cells from damage.   Where can you find it?                         ...