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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Supplements and COVID-19
Recently the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a fact sheet regarding dietary supplement usage for COVID-19 protection. Currently by law, no supplements can legally claim that they are a […]
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World Heart Day is September 29th
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the world. As World Heart Day approaches, CDC has information on what you can do to have a Heart Healthy lifestyle: […]
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Healthy Lunches
As workplaces open up, it’s time to start thinking about bringing food for the day. Packing meals takes time, and choosing healthy options that taste good may require planning ahead. […]
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Natural and Artificial Flavors
All foods can be expressed as chemical structures, from the citric acid that gives oranges their tang to the different fats that are in an avocado. These are often referred […]
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Meatless Mondays – Tofu!
Whether you’re giving Meatless Mondays a try this year or just trying to include more plants in your diet, these tips will serve you well. What’s the first thing that […]
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Eggs & Cholesterol
Cholesterol is necessary in our bodies as a part of our cells. However, cholesterol has long been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), the number one cause of death in the […]
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Meatless Monday – Lentils!
Whether you’re giving Meatless Mondays a try this year or just trying to include more plants in your diet, these tips will serve you well. Lentils can seem intimidating if […]
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Seasonal Produce
You’ve probably heard the term “seasonal produce,” but what does that mean? Seasonal produce is bought and consumed close to the time that it is harvested. For example, you wouldn’t […]
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The Mediterranean Diet
Since the 1960s, the Mediterranean diet has been known as heart healthy, and today its popularity continues, even being named the #1 diet of 2021 by US News & World […]