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3 healthy travel snack ideas
Posted on April 6, 2018March 28, 2018

3 healthy travel snack ideas

Traveling can be stressful as you try to beat traffic, navigate to your destination, or wait in line at the TSA security checkpoint. However, eating while traveling does not have to be stressful or unhealthy if you stick to simple, healthy snack ideas. When preparing your own snacks, some can be hearty enough to serve … Continue reading 3 healthy travel snack ideas

Sugar sense: How to make smarter beverage choices
Posted on March 28, 2018April 2, 2018

Sugar sense: How to make smarter beverage choices

Every day, Americans get almost half of their added sugar consumption from drinks. And although recent USDA surveys show that we are drinking less soda, consumption of mid-calorie drinks like tea or vitamin water is actually on the rise. Sweetened drinks can add many “empty calories” that give us few of the nutrients we need. … Continue reading Sugar sense: How to make smarter beverage choices

Why I went plant-based and why my patients should too
Posted on March 17, 2018March 22, 2018

Why I went plant-based and why my patients should too

When I was growing up in Georgia, my mother put meatloaf on the table all the time. We ate burgers and hot dogs like everybody else and didn’t think anything about it. I don’t remember ever eating fish at our house. This was before we had all the studies about the negative effects of cholesterol, … Continue reading Why I went plant-based and why my patients should too

Not all carbs are created equal
Posted on November 13, 2017November 8, 2017

Not all carbs are created equal

Following a healthy diet can be tricky. With so many options available and so many conflicting diet plans, choosing the right foods isn’t easy. Fortunately, when it comes to carbohydrates, there is a tool to help separate the good from the bad. The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates based on how fast they raise your blood … Continue reading Not all carbs are created equal

What to pack in your child’s lunchbox
Posted on August 21, 2017August 24, 2017

What to pack in your child’s lunchbox

School will soon be in session and for parents, that means you’ll once again be faced with that dreaded daily task: packing your child’s lunch. Like most parents, you want to do a good job, which means creating a nutritious, well-balanced meal that your child will actually eat. But it can be hard to know … Continue reading What to pack in your child’s lunchbox

Staying on the right beat with your heart health
Posted on July 13, 2017July 14, 2017

Staying on the right beat with your heart health

We often focus on how to eat better but forget to focus on the why. Everyone always hears about what we need to do to live a healthier life, but the ‘why’ is important because it is what empowers us to change! In “How Not to Die” by Michael Greger, MD, the founder of nutritionfacts.org, … Continue reading Staying on the right beat with your heart health

4 ways to eat healthy on the Fourth of July
Posted on June 30, 2017July 5, 2017

4 ways to eat healthy on the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is an American holiday dedicated to recognizing our independence both as a nation and a people. Celebrations honoring this day are typically spent amongst family and friends, surrounded by good food at picnics, cook-outs or other personal celebrations. While we are a nation of freedom, we are also one where more … Continue reading 4 ways to eat healthy on the Fourth of July

4 reasons to add turmeric to your daily routine
Posted on June 22, 2017June 26, 2017

4 reasons to add turmeric to your daily routine

As the staple spice in the Chinese and Indian diets, turmeric has been a fixture of natural medicine for thousands of years. At first glance, the root looks like a deformed, decrepit carrot. But slice it open and you’ll see a vivid golden interior that holds turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin. It’s gotten a great deal … Continue reading 4 reasons to add turmeric to your daily routine

Healthy eating habits start through adolescent education
Posted on June 14, 2017June 12, 2017

Healthy eating habits start through adolescent education

In the field of nutrition, we are taught about the importance of good nutrition habits, the role of vitamins and minerals, and which diets are better for preventing chronic disease later in life. However, as I look back several years ago to when I was in high school, I remember not understanding why the diets … Continue reading Healthy eating habits start through adolescent education

These 10 foods may affect your risk for diseases
Posted on May 1, 2017May 3, 2017

These 10 foods may affect your risk for diseases

Your risk for certain diseases may be determined by just 10 foods, according to a recent study. We’ve always known that what you eat can greatly affect your health, but now researchers have put together a handy list of exactly what to add to your plate — and what to take off of it — to … Continue reading These 10 foods may affect your risk for diseases

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