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Food Additives: Interpreting the Ingredients List
Written by: Kelsey Schaffstall Young MS, RDN, LDN What is ultra-processed food? Nearly all food is processed to some degree, however the more processing a food has undergone, the more likely it is to include additives that could have negative health effects. Minimally...
Nicotine and Diabetes
Written by Cara Schrager, MPH, RD, CDCES It is well known that smoking cigarettes causes a multitude of health problems including but not limited to cancer, heart disease, stroke, COPD and diabetes. Studies have shown that cigarette smokers are 30-40% more...
Nutrition and Health Effects of Cannabis: A Review of the Evidence
Written by Kelsey Schaffstall Young MS, RDN, LDN More than 100 different cannabinoids have been identified, the most well studied being tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which have both been shown to have therapeutic and medicinal properties.1 The...
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
Spotting Metabolic Syndrome and 3 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
What is Metabolic Syndrome? You may have heard the name but there is often some confusion about what exactly is metabolic syndrome, in fact, keyword research shows over 74,000 Google searches for "metabolic syndrome" in just the past 24 hours. Also called syndrome...
Blueberry Flax Oat Flour Muffins
The MIND Diet: 10 Brain-Healthy Foods
Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay Are there choices that you could be making in your diet now that could slow cognitive decline and even reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? A growing body of evidence is showing that this might...
Hydration Basics: Are You Drinking Enough?
Estimating Hydration Needs: When talking about health and diet, the topic of hydration often comes up, and rightly so if you think about the fact that the average human body is comprised of 55-70% water. Water is so essential to human life that without it humans...
Smarter Meal Planning
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge at the end of a long day trying to figure out what to make for dinner? Do you end up rushing to the grocery store without a list only to throw away unused food at the end of the week or not have when you...
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good for You? Have you ever wondered if apple cider vinegar is actually good for you? And if it is what are the health benefits of using apple cider vinegar? Historical references suggest vinegar of varying types has been used for centuries for...
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No information on this blog should be used to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or condition. All information on this blog is based on the opinions of the author unless otherwise noted. Readers are encouraged to make health decisions after consulting with their health care provider.