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Category: Nutrition

November 1, 2019

Buck the Trend of Gaining Up to 10 Pounds this Holiday Season

Each year, many of us have a conversation with ourselves just before the holidays start. This conversation usually takes place after the first gift basket arrives at the office or one of your neighbors brings over a pie in the flavor of apple, pumpki... continue »
August 19, 2019

Diet Plans: Fads vs. Safe Options

There is no shortage of diet plans available, whether a brand like Weight Watchers or an approach like “going Paleo.” How do you know if these plans have any merit or are just passing fads? According to Catherine Page, an outpatient clinical diet... continue »
June 20, 2018

Men’s Health Month: “I never regulated my food intake in any way.”

June is Men’s Health Month. We interviewed two men with varied backgrounds and significant age differences and how they have tackled living with heart disease and made significant lifestyle changes to help lower their risk of a cardiac event. We e... continue »

Men’s Health Month: “I had zero indications of heart disease.”

June is Men’s Health Month. We interviewed two men with varied backgrounds and significant age differences and how they have tackled living with heart disease and made significant lifestyle changes to help lower their risk of a cardiac event. We en... continue »
March 4, 2018

Shining a Spotlight on Winter Dehydration

When you hear the term “dehydration,” it probably conjures up an image of an athlete pounding the pavement in the hot summer sun. But did you know that dehydration is just as prevalent and problematic—maybe even more so—in the winter months? ... continue »
February 22, 2018

Adolescent Nutrition Tips

Adolescence is a pivotal time in every child’s life. Because of the significant growth that is taking place, ensuring that they are getting proper nutrition is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. While setting your sights on pe... continue »

Childhood Food Allergies: 3 Things You Need to Know

Whether your child has been diagnosed with food allergies or if they are friends with a child who has, there are several things you need to understand in order to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy. Childhood food allergies vary in severity, w... continue »
July 14, 2017

The Cauliflower Craze

Have you tried it?   I remember my first time I was about 4 years old and at daycare and I swear I pocketed that raw piece in the side of my mouth for hours till my dad picked me up so I could spit it out. Now I don’t think it’s that bad…... continue »
April 27, 2017

The Gluten Free Craze

The Gluten-Free Craze To some the word gluten-free (GF) is just a buzz word seen frequently in the media or the next fad diet to try. To others it is a lifestyle to prevent stomach (GI) upset, weakness or a wide array of other symptoms. Whether you w... continue »
March 22, 2017

Bring Veggies Back Into Your Life This Winter

During the summer months, it’s easy to get your fruits and veggies every day. It’s rare that you encounter a cookout a devoid of a crisp, colorful salad or a company picnic without a watermelon in sight. But when the snowy months arrive, it’s s... continue »

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