Nutrition
There’s a lot of debate out there over what exactly "healthy eating" is. And with the explosion of supposedly effective weight loss diets like the South Beach diet and the Atkins diet (a.k.a. "the low carb...
Nutrition
The reason many of us get into trouble with our diets is because of our eating habits. We have them. If you think about it, our nutritional needs change every few years and our diets should vary accordingly....
Nutrition
We’ve all done it – ran to the local burger joint, pizza place or hot dog stand to grab a quick bite on the go. In truth, it can often be a challenge to...
Nutrition
By Michelle Stafford, RHN
After meals, do you ever feel tired, bloated or gassy? Some of you may experience heartburn, indigestion, acne or constipation/diarrhea. These are just a few symptoms that are warning signs that...
Nutrition
How Did Carbs Become “The Bad Guys?”
The Good, The Bad and The GI
Carbohydrates come in three styles; sugars, starches, and fibers, and they are the main energy source for the human body. Every cell in our body depends upon this fuel...
Nutrition
Eat well, your body depends on you
Good nutrition is something all of us should pay attention to - and not just by giving lip service to it (pardon the pun). We talk a lot about...
Nutrition
Metabolism at work
How many people in your world can eat whatever they like and never seem to gain an ounce? How often is that person your husband or significant other? Infuriating, isn't it? For...
Nutrition
COMFORT FOODS OR EATING FOR COMFORT?
There is a difference between foods known as "comfort foods" and using foods as a form of comfort. Sometimes the distinction becomes blurred as we turn to those favorite foods fed to us as...