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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unveiled: From Symptoms to Preventive Health Measures
Explore symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and the latest research on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Guest post by Hema Cherukooru Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by repetitive inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's disease and...
Unlocking the Power of Probiotics: Do Your Gut a “Flavor” with Yogurt
Probiotics have emerged as a popular health food in the food industry due to the growing demand for functional food properties in this era. Guest post by Joo Shan Ooi Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a...
Personalizing Your Plate on a Budget
By Lori Marshall, BS, NDTR, Dietetic Intern March is National Nutrition Month and the theme is Personalize Your Plate. As a future dietitian, I support starting with the basics: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seafood twice a week, eating breakfast, exploring...
Eating for a Good Night’s Sleep: The Connection Between Sleep, Nutrition and Gut Health
Guest post by Carley Higgins and Lori Marshall Do you find yourself sleepy on a daily basis, reaching for caffeine to keep your eyes from shutting at work, or longing for that midday nap? If so, you are not alone. Fifty-five percent of Americans say they feel sleepy...
National Kidney Awareness Month: Nutrition for Prevention and Management
Guest post by Alexa Guelig Kidney Health and Function One out of every 3 adults in America is at risk for kidney disease according to the National Kidney Foundation. More alarmingly, kidney disease typically is undetected until it is very advanced and, with no cure,...
Never Thin Enough, Not Even for the Healthcare System
Guest post by Trisha Zhou In our appearance-obsessed society, we seem to forget that most images we see are an illusion; a thin person can absolutely have coronary heart disease and high cholesterol, and an overweight person, too, can have a restrictive eating...