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Wellness
Apr 6, 2018
Traveling can be stressful as you try to beat traffic, navigate to your destination, or wait in line at the TSA security checkpoint. However, eating while traveling does not have to be stressful or unhealthy if you stick to simple,...
Mar 28, 2018
Every day, Americans get almost half of their added sugar consumption from drinks. And although recent USDA surveys show that we are drinking less soda, consumption of mid-calorie drinks like tea or vitamin water is actually on the rise.Sweetened drinks...
Mar 10, 2018
You’ve probably heard many tips on how to maintain a healthy diet, but where do they come from? Why are these things recommended?With all this conflicting information, what should we really be eating to stay healthy?Working in a healthcare team,...
Nov 13, 2017
Following a healthy diet can be tricky. With so many options available and so many conflicting diet plans, choosing the right foods isn’t easy. Fortunately, when it comes to carbohydrates, there is a tool to help separate the good from...
Aug 21, 2017
School will soon be in session and for parents, that means you’ll once again be faced with that dreaded daily task: packing your child’s lunch.Like most parents, you want to do a good job, which means creating a nutritious, well-balanced...
Jul 29, 2017
If you are one of the roughly half of Americans who use some sort of herbal or dietary supplement, you may be damaging your liver.Most people believe that herbal and other supplements are safe and natural, and some even believe...
Jun 27, 2017
There’s been a lot of hype recently regarding coconut oil — is it healthy or is it unhealthy? With so much conflicting nutrition information, it’s hard to decipher what’s actually true.In recent years, coconut oil has gained popularity as a...
Jun 22, 2017
As the staple spice in the Chinese and Indian diets, turmeric has been a fixture of natural medicine for thousands of years. At first glance, the root looks like a deformed, decrepit carrot. But slice it open and you’ll see...
Jun 14, 2017
In the field of nutrition, we are taught about the importance of good nutrition habits, the role of vitamins and minerals, and which diets are better for preventing chronic disease later in life. However, as I look back several years...
May 1, 2017
Your risk for certain diseases may be determined by just 10 foods, according to a recent study.We’ve always known that what you eat can greatly affect your health, but now researchers have put together a handy list of exactly what...
Apr 28, 2017
So, let’s talk about this new Unicorn Frappuccino at Starbucks®. It’s quite the craze! You’ve probably seen it in all its pink and sprinkled glory all over Facebook and social media channels.I haven’t tried this magical drink, but at first...
Mar 2, 2017
Exercising is a great catalyst to healthy eating and keeping yourself living a healthier life. After a great workout, a lot of us are typically very hungry — so, what do we eat as a post workout snack that won’t ruin...
Jan 12, 2017
It’s said that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but we all know too much sugar can be bad for meal management. With so many references to sugar, it can be difficult to make healthy choices.“Most people...
Nov 13, 2016
Americans love salty foods. The average American consumes 3400 mg of sodium per day. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommends that Americans should target under 2300 mg of sodium daily, and the American Heart Association recommends a target of...
Jun 27, 2016
Lately, it’s hard to go anywhere without hearing something about gluten and many people are touting the benefits of a gluten-free diet. But is there a real benefit to dumping gluten? Or have we all fallen prey to another fad...
Jun 15, 2016
Spinach has been on the table for over 1700 years, with the first spinach meal likely served up in ancient Persia (now Iran). History books suggest that the King of Nepal introduced spinach to China in the 7th century and...
Mar 10, 2016
Since the dawn of the 1950s, the war on sugar has left more confused than enlightened as the FDA approved the use of saccharin as the first artificial sweetener. After 65 years of evolving science, one might think a clear...
Feb 29, 2016
I frequently hear from my patients that healthy and nutritious eating is expensive, not only in cost, but also in time. I can’t deny that yes, it takes more time to visit the grocery store or seek out a piece...
Jan 24, 2016
With the change of the calendar comes a renewing of many families’ pledge to lead healthier lives. Many of these families might be replacing their cola and candy habits with diet drinks and sugar-free treats. But a new study says...
Dec 21, 2015
Recently, I came across a picture of Santa Claus with a quote:“No more cookies please. If you don’t have celery sticks on a tray and cucumber water waiting, all you’re going to get is coal.”This quote describes our culture so...