Numbered Publications by Ingrid Adams
FCS3-571: Fiber: Are You Bulking Up on the Benefits?
Ingrid Adams | Nov. 12, 2024 (Major Revision)
You may have heard you should eat more fiber, but do you know why? Fiber, in adequate amounts, decreases the risk for heart disease, supports blood sugar management, improves digestive health, and contributes to weight management.
FCS3-574: Cholesterol 101
Ingrid Adams | Oct. 15, 2024 (New)
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in all cells of the body. Our bodies naturally make cholesterol. Foods we eat can also impact the levels in our blood. Cholesterol is needed for the body to function properly, but too much cholesterol in our blood can have an impact on our health.
FCS3-555: Probiotics: Friendly Bacteria
Ingrid Adams | Oct. 14, 2024 (New)
Probiotics are live microorganisms, mainly bacteria and some yeasts, that may provide some health benefits. They also help to digest the foods we eat. “Probiotic” is a broad term for many different living organisms that can be found in foods, drinks, and supplements. The type and number of bacteria in our guts can change depending on our consumption of these items, in addition to other factors including health status, antibiotic and medication use, where we live, and even stress levels. Many of these probiotics found in food sources and supplements are like the bacteria found naturally in our bodies.
FCS3-590: Seafood: Are You Reeling in the Benefits?
Ingrid Adams, Nellie Buchannan, Brenda Cockerham, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Aug. 6, 2024 (Minor Revision)
Seafood includes a large group of marine animals that live in the sea, fresh water, lakes, and rivers. Fish such as salmon, tuna, trout, and tilapia, along with shellfish such as shrimp, crab, and oysters, are included in this group.
Seafood is an important part of a balanced diet because it contains high-quality protein, good fats called omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients. However, many of us do not include enough seafood in our diets to get the full range of benefits.
FCS3-562: MyPlate: Tools for Building a Balanced Plate
Ingrid Adams | Jul. 19, 2024 (Minor Revision)
Building a balanced diet is much like building a house: you must begin with a good foundation. A healthy eating foundation means including a variety of foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and a mixture of lean proteins into an eating pattern.
FCS3-560: Beverage Breakdown
Ingrid Adams | Jul. 11, 2024 (Minor Revision)
Water, 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices, and unsweetened beverages like coffee, tea, and sparkling water provide proper hydration. However, we often see sweetened coffee drinks, soda, lemonade, energy drinks, sweet tea, sports drinks, and more sugar-sweetened beverages on the menu or shelves at the grocery store. Often, these drinks contain high amounts of added sugar and little amounts of valuable nutrients that support our health.
FCS3-570: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Ingrid Adams | Jun. 20, 2024 (Minor Revision)
Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is important for people of all ages. Vitamin D is unique in that it is a vitamin in foods we eat and is also a hormone that our bodies can make in small amounts. Research shows us that Vitamin D is important in a wide range of body functions, including supporting bone health, managing inflammation, maintaining immune health, and even managing blood sugar.
FCS3-548: Think Your Plate
Ingrid Adams, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | May. 31, 2024 (Minor Revision)
Making nutritious food choices is a great way for people with diabetes to manage their blood glucose. Managing blood glucose helps reduce the risk for health complications.
FCS3-554: Family Mealtime: Using MyPlate for Our Plates
Ingrid Adams, Anna Cason | May. 23, 2024 (Minor Revision)
Family mealtime gives us the opportunity to communicate, strengthen relationships, and introduce healthy eating habits. MyPlate gives a guideline for building nutritious meals. Small changes over time add up. Here are some simple steps to begin.
FCS3-553: Family Mealtime: A How-To Guide
Ingrid Adams, Anna Cason | Apr. 25, 2024 (Minor Revision)
Do you ever wish you had more time to talk, laugh and have fun with your family? There is a simple solution - the family meal. Everyone needs to eat. Why not find a time that all of you can sit down for a family meal? It is a perfect time to talk.
