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...
Nutrition
Carbohydrates are fuel for the entire body. Each and every cell depends upon them to function properly and efficiently. The brain relies on glucose to function, and the muscles store carbohydrates in the form of...
Nutrition
When it Comes to Weight – Don’t think Big
Today, as always, what is considered thin and healthy is not the subject of consensus. If you look at the weight charts of different organizations be they diet groups, doctors or insurance companies, you’ll...
Nutrition
EATING ON THE GO – TRAVEL AND FOOD
In our very mobile world, many people of all ages are taking to the skies and travelling. Truly, this world of ours has become a global community - not only via the internet, but...