In our book, Hypertension Cookbook For Dummies®, we don't just provide heart-healthy recipes, but discuss the important role lifestyle plays in controlling hypertension and reducing heart disease risk. Why worry about blood pressure? Well, when you have high blood pressure, your arteries weaken over time. High blood pressure [...]
I was in Philadelphia a couple of weeks ago where the Academy of Food and Nutrition held its annual conference and expo. There were thousands of RDs and nutrition professionals there, working in a variety of industry: Clinical nutrition, school nutrition, media (freelance writers, authors, television), community nutrition, [...]
Halloween is almost here and I'll bet that there's been some candy along your path today. Whether it was in the candy jar at work or home, or the aisles of the grocery or big box store, you've seen more candy than usual. So I'm writing this post [...]
When I took my first Food Science course during my undergraduate clinical dietetic studies, I thought "Cool. Maybe this is what I want to do." Turns out, that while I love the scientific method, I was intrigued by food technology, and I love to write, I decided to [...]
What does it mean to individualize a diet? Well, everyone has different dietary needs. How many calories you need depends on your age, gender, health, and activity level. When an RD is prescribing a diet to you, many factors are considered. For instance, while I often refer to [...]
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will be holding its annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition (aka FNCE, or "Fen-cee") in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning this weekend. Over 10,000 registered dietitians, registered diet technicians, and other food and nutrition professionals will come together to share, learn and explore [...]