When it comes to different foods, each has its own makeup of nutrients. Historically, vitamin deficiencies were a lot more common in the United States than today, and many of the ways we prevent deficiencies today are so ordinary that we don’t even know we should ask why things are done a certain way. So […]
Holidays for Everyone with Diabetes: (Prediabetes, Type 1 or Type 2) The holiday season does not need to be a minefield for persons with diabetes, no matter the type. Keeping in mind what our goals are can open the door to this festive season. Let’s look at the goals for each of these diagnoses. Type […]
If you were asked to describe the term “malnourished”, what would you say? How would this person look? Are you yourself malnourished? More than likely, images of starved children in poor economic countries come to mind. But the question is, “what exactly defines the term malnourished?” There used to be 2 terms that referred to […]
In the 1950s, Dr. Sidney Valentine Hass was treating patients with gastrointestinal disorders. One of those patients was a young girl with ulcerative colitis. Dr. Hass led to her remission in about 2 years time through diet and fermented foods. The young patient’s mother, Elaine Gottschall, then went on to write a book titled Breaking […]
Working in a place of foodservice gives me some great insight into some of the food mannerisms of the average American. People in the United States emphasize the value of the dollar. This is everyday life, and we likely fail to realize how much we place value on how big our meals are with respect […]
There have been some recent changes to kids’ meals in fast food places. Panera Bread just recently came out that they were targeting kids when they began to offer the entire menu in smaller portions. The CEO of Panera Bread called out the other big names in fast food (Burger King, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s) to […]
Everyone hears that a proper diet and exercise regimen can help prevent chronic disease such as cancer. How does that work exactly? A complex topic that can be understood a little bit easier by looking back at basic cell biology. Cells replicate and divide in order to be renewed and function at their best. The […]
What the Health is a recent Netflix documentary that attempts to link the cause of chronic diseases to meat, eggs, and dairy products. Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn produce a convincing film, and it can be tempting to believe every word. However, to conclude that all animal products produce detrimental effects on human health and […]
Nuts have been a “nut”ritional trend for a while now. It’s widely known that they have many health benefits, including being anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, which are both important for heart and blood vessel health as well as muscle and tissue repair. Satiation, or feeling satisfied or “full”, is one of the other important benefits […]
Can Convenient Be Healthy? Yes! Recently there has been an influx of healthier convenient foods and this can serve as your guide with reviews from a dietitian. More convenient meals do usually mean more cost when compared to cooking from scratch, but similar in cost to take out of similar quality foods. Meals in […]