Nutrition

A new federal nutrition graphic is drawing attention and confusion. In the first 2026 episode of Balance, Jamie Baum and Erin Howie break down what’s changed, what’s missing and how to interpret the new guidance.

On today's show, a new edition of "Balance" featuring Erin Howie and Jamie Baum discussing new dietary guidelines from the federal government, and how changes are anticipated.

Kyle Kellams joins Jamie Baum and Erin Howie at the University of Arkansas’ Center for Human Nutrition to taste-test plant- and animal-based foods and talk holiday nutrition and inclusive eating.

This week, Erin Howie, Jamie Baum and Kyle Kellams test out ChatGPT to learn more about intermittent fasting. They discuss how to train AI to help you and what kind of nutritional help you can safely seek from ChatGPT.

University of Arkansas psychologist Grant Shields talks with Todd Price about why stress changes our food choices, how comfort eating works in the short term, and what his lab is uncovering about self-regulation.

Cave Springs nonprofit The Pack Shack will host 500K for NWA, a three-day community event where hundreds of volunteers will pack meals to support local schools and nonprofits fighting food insecurity.

Vegemite is an Australian staple, often used on toast with butter or cheese and advertises B-vitamins. But does it taste good?

University of Arkansas researchers Jamie Baum and Erin Howie discuss healthy habits for students, from the benefits of recess to energy drink risks and why breakfast boosts performance.

Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food at Northwest Arkansas Community College is currently working on improving school lunches through a USDA grant. This initiative, part of the C.H.E.F. Challenge (Children’s Health through Education and Food), focuses on enhancing nutrition and supporting local agriculture.

On today's show, we hear how Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food is making school lunches more nutritious and better for local farmers. We also prepare for a weekend of jazz music in Rhode Island. Plus, a new edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report.