In Pursuit of the Ideal Healthy Diet: An Overview of Clinical Nutrition Research Conducted at the PSU Cardiometabolic Lab

We're bombarded daily with countless fad diets that promise shortcuts and quick results, but what does science have to say about how to achieve a healthy diet that has proven benefits and that reduces risk of many chronic diseases? Join Penny Kris-Etherton, Evan Pugh University Professor of Nutritional Sciences, as she shares tips to achieving a nutritious and sustainable eating plan. Her advice, based on the latest research findings from her research team, will discuss some of the recommended food groups—fruits/vegetables, protein foods (nuts and lean beef), whole grains, and herbs and spices—and present a practical guide to designing a diet that is both healthy and satisfying.