Stories By Emma Willingham, MS, RD, LD

  • This Halloween, let's talk about building healthy bones What do you need to eat to build and maintain healthy bones? Our nutrition expert lays it out for you.
  • Looking to up your protein intake? Here's what you need to know. Many people associate consuming protein with being super active or building larger muscles; when in actuality, protein is one of the most important nutrients for physiological function and maintenance in all populations.
  • Here's everything you need to know about energy drinks For many, especially young adults and active individuals, energy drinks are the go-to.
  • When fueling for game days, focus on three main time periods Nutrition should be a significant component of a player’s game plan, which can elevate overall health, on-field performance and off-field recovery.
  • You may not be eating enough of these 5 nutrients Potassium and Calcium and Vitamin D, oh my!
  • You may not be eating enough of these 5 nutrients Potassium and Calcium and Vitamin D, oh my!
  • These nutrition tips will help parents and children start the new school year healthy and happy With a fresh school year around the corner, it’s a great time to implement fresh nutrition ideas.
  • Why women should eat seafood throughout their lives  By eating just a small amount of fish, you obtain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that provide systemic health benefits.
  • CBD sourced from hemp may be a promising therapy in the future CBD sourced from hemp may be a promising therapy in the future, but right now there is too much that we don’t know about it, writes Emma Willingham, the Fuel Up columnist.
  • 5 nutrition tips to help you age well Adopting lifestyle and nutrition habits including adding resistance exercise, protein and eating colorful vegetables are among the factors to help us age gracefully.
  • Are superfoods real? Be cautious of labels that promise... The term “superfood” is broad, ambiguous and lacks a scientific definition. It usually describes foods that have high levels of specific or multiple types of nutrients or vitamins and minerals that are said to add health benefits to the...
  • Here are 6 healthy tips to lower your high blood pressure To help decrease the risk of high blood pressure, here are six healthy habits to adopt.
  • How to maximize your supermarket savings Let’s talk about ways to cut grocery costs before you shop, while you shop, and even after you shop.
  • Why the number on the scale doesn’t tell you the full picture... Why the number on the scale doesn’t tell you the full picture about your health
  • 10 viral TikTok food and nutrition trends to avoid Don't try this at home, kids.
  • 12 healthy New Year's Resolutions that do not involve dieting Let’s skip the “skip the donuts” this year, and dive into healthy ways we can improve our lives by adding new practices, rather than taking away what makes us happy.
  • How to eat mindfully during the holidays For some, the holiday food environment can feel like a never-ending calendar of parties with many opportunities to indulge or even feel out of control.
  • Looking to boost your health? Pack in the cranberries. Eat, drink and crab-berry!
  • Skip the whip: 5 healthy hacks for your holiday Starbucks order Hear us out: Ever tried subbing in cold foam for whipped cream?
  • Good news: Exercising outdoors during this perfect Houston... Being exposed to nature has repeatedly been linked to improvements in mood, decreased measures of physiological and psychological stress and even increased longevity.