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Alzheimer’s Disease: Foods and Lifestyle Changes to Support Brain Health
Guest post by Hema Cherukooru Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys thinking skills, memory, and slowly results in the inability to carry out simple tasks. Most cases of Alzheimer's occur in adults over 65 years and older. Changes in...
The Focus on Men’s Health
Guest post by Hema Cherukooru Every June, Men's Health Week (usually the week leading up to and including Father's Day) focuses on highlighting awareness of preventable health problems and encourages early detection and treatment of disease among boys and men. This...
The Ancient Spice: Turmeric and Its Golden Properties
Guest post by Angela Houlie, MS, RD The use of turmeric goes back almost 4,000 years within the Indian culture, where it was used as a culinary spice.1 Turmeric has a long history of medicinal use in South Asia with records dating back to 250 BC where they found it...
Fresh, Frozen, or Canned: They’re All Nutritious
Guest post by Louise Chen We commonly accept that fresh fruits and vegetables contain the most nutrients compared to frozen and canned produce. After all, fresh produce does not get processed and maintains its natural shape and color. However, different...
Food for Thought: Kids Who Snack Smart, Grow Smart
Guest post by Angela Houlie, MS, RD2Be School age is an important time of growth and development for children as they experience physical, mental, emotional, and social changes.1 Good nutrition is foundational in supporting growth and learning potential. Energy...
Fighting Food Sensitivities
Guest post by Alexa Guelig Food Allergies vs. Intolerances These terms are often used interchangeably, but each produces a specific reaction in the body and varies greatly in severity. The reactions from allergens and food intolerances elicit harmful and potentially...