About Charlyn Fargo

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.

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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

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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

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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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Taming a Sweet Tooth Oct 03, 2025

Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that when you have a craving for something sweet? These days, the average American eats an estimated 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day. A study in the I... Read More