Articles by Carrie Dennett

Healthy buddha bowl lunch with grilled chicken, quinoa, spinach, avocado, brussels sprouts, broccoli, red beans with sesame seed

Why Is It Healthy to Eat Three Meals a Day?

Published Jan,18 2019 | By Carrie Dennett

Eating three meals a day can be a healthy approach for meal planning and hunger control. For good nutrition, include a mix of carbs, protein and fat at each meal.

What Effect Does Gluten Have on the Human Body?

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Carrie Dennett

Most people who follow a diet that bans gluten -- a type of protein found in wheat, rye and barley -- don’t have medical reasons for doing so. If you have a wheat allergy, celiac disease or nonceliac gluten sensitivity, however, eating gluten-containing foods can adversely affect your body and your health.

How Does the Body Digest & Metabolize Fat?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Carrie Dennett

Not only does the fat you eat help you enjoy your food and feel satisfied after meals, but it also plays important roles in your body. You store some fat for long-term energy needs and use some for short-term energy. Additionally, fat stores help cushion vital organs and protect nerve cells.