Janet Helm

Chicago

Nutrition Writer at Freelance

Global food culture analyst, food and nutrition writer, integrated communications professional, registered dietitian

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Should You Take a Multivitamin?

2 months ago | msn.com | Janet Helm

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Should You Take a Multivitamin?

Jan 19, 2025 | health.usnews.com | Janet Helm

Key Takeaways Multivitamins, or a mix of vitamins, minerals and sometimes other ingredients like amino acids, herbs or probiotics, are the most popular type of dietary supplement – yet their value is frequently debated. Studies on multivitamins have shown conflicting evidence, although they may have a small effect on lowering cancer risk and slowing age-related memory loss and eye disease.
10 Cheap Plant-Based Meals

Nov 22, 2024 | health.usnews.com | Janet Helm

1/14 CreditGetty Images|View as articleEating plant-based on a budgetInterest in plant-forward diets has been growing, but critics say they can be expensive and time-consuming. While there’s no shortage of new premade plant-based products hitting grocery store shelves and freezer aisles, eating a plant-based diet is easily achievable and cost-effective if you build meals around affordable staples.
Asian Cuisine and Flavors Dominate Global Foods

Nov 12, 2024 | todaysdietitian.com | Janet Helm

March 2025 IssueTrend Watch: Asian Cuisine and Flavors Dominate Global Foods By Janet Helm, MS, RDN Today’s Dietitian Vol. 27 No. 3 P. 44 The Asian Staples Making Their Way to Western TablesIn our ever-connected world, people increasingly want to travel through food, and it shouldn’t be any surprise to see global cuisines shaping the culinary landscape.
Foods to Eat and Avoid

Oct 31, 2024 | msn.com | Janet Helm

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How to Fact-Check Health Information on Social Media

Oct 11, 2024 | msn.com | Janet Helm

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How to Fact-Check Health Information on Social Media

Sep 26, 2024 | health.usnews.com | Janet Helm

Key Takeaways Social media platforms, especially fast-growing TikTok, are where many young people get health information. However, recent findings show that only 2% of the diet and nutrition content on TikTok is accurate. To separate fact from fiction, look for creators who are doctors, registered dietitians or other credentialed healthcare professionals, and check for scientific evidence instead of testimonials.
Foods High in Vitamin A

Sep 25, 2024 | msn.com | Janet Helm

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Most Sustainable Foods: Top Environmentally Friendly Foods

Sep 1, 2024 | health.usnews.com | Janet Helm

Devastating droughts, wildfires, hurricanes and other extreme weather have escalated concerns about climate change. Can what we eat make a difference? You bet. Increasingly, food-related solutions to climate change are on the table. About one-third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions is linked to food. That’s the impact of agriculture and everything it takes to package and transport the food on your plate.
How to Reduce Food Waste

Aug 29, 2024 | health.usnews.com | Janet Helm

Food waste not only means wasted money, it is increasingly recognized as a burden on the environment because the wasted food ends up in landfills and generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. To reduce food waste at home: make a plan, buy less, store it right, use it all and learn the meaning of food-date labels so you are not throwing away food that is still good to eat. Fruits and vegetables are the most commonly wasted foods.