About Charlyn Fargo

Charlyn Fargo

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian and holds a master's degree in nutrition. She grew up on a central Illinois farm and covers agriculture for the State Journal-Register in Springfield. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Illinois as well as a degree in food and a master's in nutrition from Eastern Illinois University, all of which provides her with the knowledge she shares in her weekly column, "Nutrition News ." While growing up, she spent her summers showing Shorthorn cattle. She has a daughter, Katie.

Life's Simple 7 Oct 31, 2025

Here's another reason to consider some healthy changes to your diet. A recent study found that improvements not only help your heart, but also lower your risk for cancer. The study, an analysis of the long-term French GAZEL study, followed people in ... Read More

Coffee and Heart Health Oct 24, 2025

Go ahead and grab that cup of coffee or two: it's good for lowering your blood pressure. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers found that drinking two to three cups of coffee every day helped maintain low blood pressure. ... Read More

Sugar in Fruit Oct 17, 2025

Most of us have heard that if we're diabetic or watching our sugar, we should avoid fruit. But the truth is, sugar from fruit (and milk) is natural sugar. It's true sugar by itself is not nutritious, adding empty calories to a lot of items like cook... Read More

Keto? No! Oct 10, 2025

A recent comprehensive analysis of the keto diet in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition finds it may not live up to all its popularity. The review found that keto diets place certain groups, such as pregnant women and people with kidney disease, at ri... Read More

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