A blog about nutrition and health would not be complete without mentioning oral health. After working over a decade in the dental field, it became clear to me that oral health is a great indicator of overall health.
Oral Health: Secrets to a Healthy Smile Read More »
From the Atkins diet to the Ketogenic diet, everyone seems to be on the low carb bandwagon. But is low carb the way to go?
Why I Don’t Recommend a Low Carb Diet Read More »
While there are some good programs and products offered, I want to focus on some important things to consider when trying to lose weight. Here are my weight loss do’s and don’ts.
Weight Loss Do’s and Don’ts Read More »
Risk factors for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, includes:
Blood Pressure and Salt: What is the Connection? Read More »
Did you know that over 29 million Americans are living with diabetes according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)? Another 86 million Americans are living with pre-diabetes,
DIABETES: Dealing with a Pandemic Read More »
IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States with two-thirds of those being female.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: Handling Your Gut Feelings Read More »
Due to federal nutrition label reform, the Nutrition Facts Label will get an update.
FOOD LABEL GETS A FACE LIFT Read More »
With all the hype surrounding diet and nutrition, it can be easy to become confused in the whirlwind of latest fad diets and contradictory recommendations. So what is a person to eat?
RESEARCH SAYS – Unraveling Mysteries of a Healthy Diet Read More »
Due to the focus on nutrition over the last 100 years, many nutrient deficiencies have been eliminated. But now we find an increasing number of the population suffering from chronic diseases related to poor diet as well as decreased physical activity. What if the top chronic diseases including heart disease and type 2 diabetes could be eradicated by
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Summary Read More »
Food and nutrition professionals everywhere are celebrating March as National Nutrition Month®. What started in March of 1973 as National Nutrition Week grew into a month-long celebration by 1980 due to the rising interest in nutrition. The American Dietetic Association (now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or AND) started this campaign to bring
Happy Nutrition Month Read More »
