About Dr. Olson
Beth Olson is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutritional Sciences. She has a BS in Biochemistry from UW-Madison and a PhD in Nutrition from UC-Davis. Prior to coming to UW, she worked at Michigan State University and the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, MI.
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Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 22-26
By Beth Olson Falls Prevention Awareness Week for 2025 is September 22-26. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released a report showing that in 2024, 21% of 911-related ambulance […]
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How healthy are peaches? Experts share all of the juicy details.
Beth Olson, Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences, added to a recent article in the New York Times on How Healthy are Peaches? “Carotenoids, responsible for peaches’ orange tones, are powerful […]
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Ultra-Processed Foods
By Beth Olson Anyone following news about health in the US has probably heard about “ultra-processed foods.” But what are they, how do they affect our health, and what should […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson Valentine’s Day is often thought to include heart shaped boxes of decadent chocolate and a bottle of wine with a nice meal. While these […]
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Microbiome Part 2: Probiotics and Prebiotics
By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson After discussing the important role that the microbiome plays in the body and the difference between Prebiotics and Probiotics in Microbiome Part 1, it’s […]
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Microbiome Part 1
By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson The word microbiome seems to be everywhere in the nutrition world these days. And though it may be a bit over-promoted and over-promised, the […]
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
By: Katie Schroeder & Beth Olson Did you know that up to 70% of Americans might be missing out on a crucial vitamin that impacts everything from bone health to […]
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Meatless Mondays: Seitan
By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson Meatless Mondays Seitan Looking for a high-protein meat alternative that you can make at home? Try Seitan. This meat substitute has a chicken-like texture, […]
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Winter Weather and Dietary Fiber
By: Katie Schroeder & Beth Olson As we enter the colder months of the year, comfort foods are in full force. Gone are the days of a light salad in […]