Diet goals are some of the hardest of them all, or are they? With some knowledge in your corner, and a dedicated plan-of-action, you can make keeping your diet goals this season easier than pie! Studies show that winter months heighten the appetite. According to NPR,...
World Heart Day is September 29. This global campaign created by the World Heart Federation aims to highlight the prevalence of heart disease and stroke, the most common non-communicable diseases on earth. Learn why heart-healthy eating is important and what changes you should make to...
One of the hurdles of weight loss is learning how to prevent what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat from spiraling out of control. Keeping a food journal is one of the first tricks registered dietitians recommend to their clients. In a...
Many people want to live a long and happy life. However, that can be hard to do if your diet, exercise and lifestyle aren’t healthy. Studies show that people can live longer and better if they made a few specific changes throughout their day. With...
Your gut flora resides in your digestive tract and is a complex system of microorganisms. Those organisms are various types of bacteria that help break down your food and help you synthesize vitamins, minerals and many other things for your health. Your gut flora composition...
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for many women, but it can also be a time of discomfort and especially back pain. As your body changes and takes on more weight from a growing baby, discomfort can happen in your lower back. Your body might...
Most people have to work in order to survive and thrive. However, depending on your line of work, you may be at risk for workplace injuries, even if you’re not doing very much. Simply typing or turning a certain way repetitively can leave you with...
You’ve probably heard of the term, “body mass index”, but what does that actually mean? Patients that want to know what their body mass index—or BMI—is, divide their weight in kilograms by the square of their height. For those who aren’t math majors, you basically...
You might just think water is something that keeps you hydrated, but it does a lot more than that. About 60% or more of your body is made up of water. It’s found in all your organs, tissues, muscles, and it’s what makes your digestive...
If you have unexplainable aches and pains, fatigue, weakness, and more, you could have a problem with your diet. If you are not receiving enough essential nutrients in your day, you will notice it in how well your body functions. Each person needs 6 essential...