"Make America Healthy Again". Sounds great. What does this really mean? There's no question that there are a lot of sick people in the United States. Obesity has definitely grown over the past few decades, as has a sedentary lifestyle. The US spends the most money on...
As I scroll through the news or social media posts, I see a lot of public fear over "unnatural" or "synthetic" ingredients. Did you know that the colors found in nature are made up of chemicals? Often times the very chemicals that produce the color also possess the...
March is National Nutrition Month®! This year's theme is "Food Connects Us." While I try to offer you food and nutrition tips all year, March is a time when registered dietitians really like to reinforce the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. There are many...
March 3 is Global Omega-3 Day! It’s an awareness campaign to call attention to EPA and DHA omega-3s, and their important health benefits. You probably have heard that getting some omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is good for your health. It’s true! However not all...
Many health professionals cringed when Senator Robery Kennedy Jr was appointed to head the Health and Human Services division of our government. The supplement industry however, rejoiced. Many practitioners, trained in either traditional or alternative medicine, sell...
Salmon is a fatty fish, high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It's a nutritional powerhouse - essential fatty acids, vitamins, and high quality protein. Omega-3 fatty acids support heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation. Vitamins B12 and D support...
I just returned from Salt Lake City where the annual Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium was held. Here's a quick recap. GLP-1 Meds and You I attended a session about weight management and new concerns and considerations for those on GLP-1 medications. Dr. Su-Nui...
The term "plant-based" is hot. I recently attended a sponsored conference in which the term "reducetarian" was introduced. This term describes meat-eaters who are trying to reduce the portions and frequency of meat consumption, and add more plants to their diet. Less...
There is so much misinformation about soy and soy foods. It's been blamed for everything from breast cancer to male feminization. Let's take a quick look. Research on Women There is a lot of research surrounding the health benefits of soy for women. In fact, including...