Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition Blog

Diabetes Superstar Foods

Blueberries, yogurt, and whole grains are diabetes superstar foods that deliver fiber, protein, and antioxidants to support overall health and blood sugar management. Image Credit: RHN Team Picture Bank Managing diabetes is often misunderstood as requiring people to give up their favorite foods or follow complicated meal plans. However, many everyday foods, which can be […]

FLOUR POWER (Part 1)

In this two-part series, discover the power of flour from its impact on the Standard American Diet to the benefits of freshly milled flour. Whole wheat is packed with vitamins and minerals, while white flour has been stripped of the bran and germ, leaving a high-starch, low-fiber product.  Image Credit: RHN Picture Bank The Anatomy […]

FLOUR POWER (Part 2)

Part 2 of this two-part series addresses the benefits of freshly milled flour and how flour can be milled at home. Milling wheat at home yields freshly milled flour that can be used in many baked goods like this whole wheat bread. Image Credit: RHN Picture Bank The Benefits of Milling Flour at Home Wheat […]