Kim Kirchherr MS RDN

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Nutrition Facts on Food Labels: Is It All There?

“Most of us want a super-simple way to manage the information about things we eat and drink,” says Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant in Chicago who has worked extensively in supermarket nutrition. . She recommends using 5% (low in a nutrient) and 20% (high in a nutrient) of the Daily Value as a quick guide. (The Daily Value indicates how much of a nutrient a single serving of […]

todayMay 24, 2019

Food & Drink

Is Juicing Your Fruits and Veggies the Best Way to Go?

There’s a juice for every day of the week, and you, or someone you know, has probably tried them all: green juice, detox juice, and juices infused with ginger and turmeric. Recent research has shown that juices are an effective way to increase vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients in the diet. In the U.S., most people don’t eat enough fruit or vegetables and may miss out on the nutrients they provide: […]

todayMay 23, 2019

Food & Drink

Gluten: Yes or No?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. “The fact that gluten is a protein surprises people, since today’s food conversation is very positive about protein,” says Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant in Chicago who has worked extensively in supermarket nutrition. “Gluten is the reason bread has that wonderful, chewy texture.”   People with celiac disease, which is a very serious and very real condition, react […]

todayMay 22, 2019

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