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61 blog articles for 'cereal'
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4 Reasons You Should Eat Whole Grains Every Day
Many trendy diets today rely heavily on lean proteins and monounsaturated fats to fill your plate, but if you ask us, nobody puts healthy carbohydrates in a corner. Whole grains are an essential part of a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet for a handful of reasons, and there are so many delicious options to choose from. No matter the meal of the day, whole grains are here to take your nutrition game to the next level. Here’s everything you need to know...
09/11/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Protein-Packed Scotcheroos
Scotcheroos are the perfect easy treat for any occasion. Why not give them a makeover? We skipped the corn syrup and added a little extra protein. This full potential treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and give you a fun new way to discover the power behind the powder. A take on the Midwest classic we know and love. Time: 1 Hour Serves: 9 Serving size: 1 Square Ingredients: 3/4 cup of peanut butter 1/3 cup of honey...
01/13/26 • Swanson Staff
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Say Hello to the Sunshine Vitamin: Top Foods High in Vitamin D
Vitamin D has become one of the most popular supplements in recent years thanks to increasing interest from the scientific community, which is continuing to find new links between vitamin D and various health concerns.1 In fact, vitamin D has become so popular, it’s even earned itself a nickname: the Sunshine Vitamin. That nickname, however, has become somewhat of a blessing and a curse. While it’s true the human body produces natural vitamin D when your skin is exposed to...
04/11/22 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Kick-Start Your Morning: 6 Morning Hacks for an Amazing Start to Your Day
You don’t need to be a morning person to start your day feeling energized and refreshed. If you usually wake up feeling sluggish, you might just need to make a few healthful changes to get you on the right track for a better day. Kick-start your morning by adding these hacks to your morning ritual. Start Your Day the Night Before If you want to wake up bright-eyed and avoid rushing through your morning, get a head start the night...
02/04/18 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Homemade Grain-Free Granola Recipe
Grain-free granola packs a punch when it comes to nutrition. Not only is it heart smart, it’s also delicious and easy to make! Granola is typically grain based, but this recipe calls for no grains and instead focuses on healthy nuts and seeds. This recipe is filled with antioxidants from a variety of ingredients, adding a hearty dose of micronutrients. Each serving is nutrient dense, naturally sweetened and packs a ton of flavor while providing healthy omega-3 fats, plant-based...
03/18/21 • Swanson Staff
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Vitamin B12 Rich Foods (for Vegans and Omnivores)
Vitamin B12 Rich Foods (for Vegans and Omnivores) As part of the B vitamin complex, water-soluble vitamin B12 – also known as cobalamin due to its elemental cobalt makeup – contributes to your body’s natural energy production and other related biological processes.1 B12 is the largest and most complex vitamin, which results in a few important implications for human health. Because of its large chemical structure, your body can’t absorb vitamin B12 as easily as most of the other B...
04/03/16 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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5 Beginner Tips for Going Gluten Free
If you are sensitive to gluten or you’ve decided to eliminate gluten from your diet for any other reason, it may seem like gluten is in almost everything at first. Thankfully, there are still plenty of delicious foods you can eat while following a gluten-free diet—you just need to know where to look. We’ve put together this guide for going gluten free to offer tips and helpful information for anyone making a transition to gluten-free living. What is Gluten, Anyway?...
04/30/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Amazing Alphabet Vitamins: The Six Vitamins You Need to Know
Your body needs a wide variety of nutrients to stay healthy. Deficiencies in any one area can lead to health problems. Plus, the typical American diet generally doesn’t include the recommended amounts of many nutrients.1 That means it’s especially important for us to make conscious choices, both in the foods we eat and the supplements we take, to make sure we get the essential vitamins and nutrients we need for maintaining optimal health. Here is a list of the alphabet...
06/18/20 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Pack Your Pantry: How to Make a Real Food Pantry
Is your pantry packed with the right foods? Keeping healthy food on hand is the key to eating well, getting the nutrients you need and losing weight. If you have unhealthy foods around, there’s a higher chance you’ll eat those instead. Pack your pantry with real foods and nutrient-rich essential ingredients to ensure you always have wholesome, good-for-you options available. As a bonus, real food makes for a tidy pantry, and healthy, whole food ingredients might inspire you to experiment...
06/12/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Magnesium Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet
Learn which magnesium-rich foods can boost your intake, support energy and sleep, and help you meet your daily magnesium needs naturally.
06/25/26 • Swanson staff
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What is Folic Acid?
Folic acid may sound a little scary, but you’ll find it included in virtually every multivitamin formula on the market, especially women’s multivitamins. It’s a crucial, water-soluble member of the B vitamin family—a form of vitamin B9 to be exact—that plays a major role in cellular production. Folic acid is a key ingredient in the making of the nucleic acids that form our basic genetic material. In short, without folic acid we wouldn’t be here. Our bodies wouldn’t be able...
01/22/24 • Amy Sunderman, MS, RD
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Could L-Serine be a Brain Health Game Changer?
Why all the buzz concerning L-serine? Word is getting out about the research surrounding L-serine and its many benefits. Originally discovered in 1865, studies now show that L-serine may play a crucial role in supporting healthy neurological function over the long-term.1 What is L-Serine? L-serine is an amino acid found in many proteins. Serine is considered non-essential because if adequate amounts are not achieved through the diet, L-serine can be made in the body from glycine. What Are the Benefits of...
05/21/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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What Can Help Your Body Absorb Magnesium Better?
If you go through the effort to make sure you are putting enough magnesium in your body, you want to make sure it is being put to good use. When it comes to supporting magnesium absorption you can help things along with a few key pairings. Make sure you have plenty of vitamin D, which helps with magnesium metabolism and absorption in the gut.1 A link has been found between magnesium absorption and fructo-oligosaccharides which can be found in foods...
11/04/25 • Swanson staff
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Top Reasons to Add Psyllium Husk Fiber to Your Diet
For anyone who doesn’t get enough fiber from their daily diet, psyllium husk fiber supplements are becoming an increasingly popular way to boost intake to help maintain healthy digestion, healthy weight and even a healthy heart. Psyllium husk fiber comes from the seed of the Plantago ovata plant. Its spongy fibers form a kind of gel when combined with water (like in your stomach, for example, where it helps curb appetite by making you feel full). This “gel” is also responsible for psyllium husk’s...
02/05/24 • Swanson staff
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A Complete Guide to Flax Seeds Recipes Health Benefits & More
Flax Seed Overview Sometimes the tiniest foods pack the biggest punch. This is certainly the case with flax seeds, which are one of nature’s best-kept secrets. They may be small in size, but their nutrient profile is surely impressive. Fiber, protein and antioxidants are just the beginning! Flax seeds are favored among those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet because they’re a great way to get EFA nutrition. They contain ALA, a type of omega-3 fat that’s different than...
07/29/20 • Jenessa M.
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Healthy Edible Cookie Dough Bars
Who says cookie dough can’t be healthy? When a cookie dough craving hits, there’s no waiting until dessert to enjoy these bars. Not only are they healthy, they’re also deliciously decadent, perfectly sweet, soft and chewy! Finally, cookie dough that’s made with healthy, whole ingredients so you can feel even better about each bite you take. And the best part is these bars require no baking, so they’re easy to make with just a few simple ingredients! Almond Flour:...
06/08/21 • Swanson Staff
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What is Chromium?
As one of Mother Nature’s go-to blood sugar regulators, chromium helps insulin do its job of converting sugars and starches into energy by aiding the transport of glucose into the cells.1 It also plays a role in the normal metabolism and storage of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. While we don’t require large amounts of chromium to maintain normal metabolic function, it’s still an essential mineral that must be accounted for in our daily diets. Signs of Chromium Deficiency Many Americans...
01/26/18 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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The Mediterranean Diet: Benefits, Research and How to Try It
Discover the Mediterranean diet, its research-backed benefits, key foods, and simple ways to get started.
06/06/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Eating Healthy on a Budget: 12 Tips to Keep You & Your Wallet Fit
Want to eat healthier without blowing your budget? It’s easier than you may think! With just a little planning, you can nourish your body with wholesome goodness without breaking the bank. Before getting into the tips, though, let's start where healthy eating begins: your pantry! Before heading out to the grocery store, you’ll want to take a close look at what’s in your pantry. Peruse Your Pantry Check to see if there’s anything you can cut back on, like sugary...
06/05/24 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Get Supermarket Smart: Grocery Store Hacks
Grocery shopping might seem like a simple enough task, but the second you walk into many supermarkets, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by options and spend more time and money than you originally planned. Flashy packaging, strategically placed product displays, and sales on products you may never actually use all serve as distractions that keep you in the store longer and can run up your total grocery bill. Get supermarket smart by saving time (and money) in the grocery store,...
06/02/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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30 Mindblowing Paleo Recipes Using Coconut Oil
As someone who follows the paleo diet the vast majority of the time, coconut oil is a true staple in my pantry. It’s so incredibly versatile! I use it to sauté veggies, grease baking pans and have coconut oil for breakfast when I blend it in my morning coffee. You can use coconut oil in such a wide variety of recipes. Below, you will find recipes for coconut oil snacks, coconut oil candy, coconut oil desserts and more. And that’s...
10/17/14 • Chelsea S.
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Real Food: A Revival or a Revolution?
Today, the interest in real foods has become more than just a trend. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed these days to find a nutritionist or dietitian who'd argue that a refined, processed diet is superior to a whole foods diet rich in fruits and vegetables. But even for the kale smoothie enthusiasts among us, it’s still nearly impossible to get all the nutrients we need through food alone. Unfortunately, only 38% of Americans regularly consume a healthful diet.1 So, what...
06/14/22 • Swanson staff
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The Top 34 High-Fiber Foods
Getting enough fiber in your diet is an important part of supporting overall wellness, and certainly a topic worth chewing on. Did you know, for example, that fiber contributes to cardiovascular health by supporting normal blood sugar and cholesterol maintenance?1 Fiber is also a source of nourishment for healthful probiotic microorganisms, which in turn provide us with digestive and even immune health benefits as part of a symbiotic relationship.2 Making sure we consume enough fiber in our diets is also...
06/10/24 • Swanson staff
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What is the Difference between Niacin and Niacinamide?
You may have heard about niacin and niacinamide, but what exactly are these vitamins and what are their roles in your health?
01/26/26 • Swanson Staff
