Vanderbilt Faculty & Staff Health and Wellness

Celebrate National Nutrition Month to Eat Well, Live Well!

How Much Sodium Do You Need?

Dr. Basher talks about unique difference in heart disease in women as compared to men.

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Everywhere we turn, we are bombarded by food advertisements and nutrition claims, some true, others more of the science fiction sort. Read on to learn about a few of the most current food trends and become a more well-informed consumer.

Learn about what gluten is, when a gluten-free diet is needed, and its potential weaknesses.

Learn the health benefits of seafood, how to select seafood, and how to cook with seafood.

When we think about protein sources, we often think of meat. However, there is another category of high protein foods found in certain plant-based sources. Learn about plant proteins and their many beneficial qualities that can help boost your health.

Learn about the three types of fat and how much of each you should be eating.

If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own food but thought you needed more space, you’ll be glad to know growing a garden does not require a yard! There are several benefits of growing a container garden and it may be easier than you think.