There are basic supplements that all of us should be taking daily such as a multi, omega-3s, and a probiotic. Hectic schedules in these high-pressured times can put quite a burden on our body. Occasional stress, insufficient sleep, and unbalanced diets accompanying hectic lifestyles can also all contribute to imbalances in the body. Men should take the following for overall general health: a multi…
It’s that time of year where everything is pumpkin. I love
the coolness that fall brings, how this time of year seems to slow everything
down, and, of course, the tasty fall treats such as pumpkin. Even my local
Trader Joe’s has pumpkin doggy treats that smell so good. One smell of those,
and I am tempted to try one myself… that is if my dog, Riley, would even allow
it!With the change in seas…
Show your colors, and wear PINK! The month of October is
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are many benefits to be found from
using proper nutrition and supplementation, and making lifestyle changes. All
of these are advantageous for prevention and for those who are surviving and
thriving after a diagnosis.First off, let’s look at diet. The Mediterranean Diet has
long been touted as an…
For years, we’ve been told
that fat is bad, eating full-fat foods will lead to weight gain, and if you
want to lose weight, you have to go low-fat or fat-free. And now, years later,
we still have a weight problem in America. The reality is, when fat is reduced
or removed, foods lose their flavor. But manufacturers of low-fat foods want to
be able to sell them, so in order to improve flavor, t…
For many of us (students, teachers, and
parents), back-to-school means a schedule change. And getting back into a
routine can be a challenge. For those whose schedule isn’t changing, we still
have to get into the autumn groove and prep for impending weather changes,
including things such as cold and flu season; changes in type of exercise;
changes in the amount of daylight affecting sleep, mo…
One of the
most satisfying developments in nutritional science has been the change in the
way we nutritionists view fats. When I started in the field, fats were viewed as villains, responsible for everything from obesity to heart attacks. Today, we
have a better understanding of the subject, and we know fats are essential for
good health.There
are thousands of studies about the lifelong and b…
