Nutrition News

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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Meatless Mondays: Jackfruit

    By: Katie Schroeder & Beth Olson This edition of Meatless Monday is all about Jackfruit. This green spiky fruit is roughly the size of a beachball and is abundant in […]

  • Added Sugars Over the Holidays

    By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson As we begin Autumn, the time for holidays is upon us! Whether its Halloween, Thanskgiving, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, or Dia de los Muertos, there […]

  • Meatless Mondays: Tempeh

    By: Katie Schroeder and Beth Olson Happy Meatless Monday everyone! Today we are going to be talking about a food that is a little harder to find in Western diets […]