Vegan diets, although restrictive, are very popular. Most of us know someone who practices veganism- a diet that excludes all animal products like eggs, cheese, and (in some cases) even honey. There are many reasons why people may choose to be vegan ranging from personal and environmental health to animal rights. Research does seem to […]
Pescatarian Diets
With so many different diets it is difficult to find what sets one apart from the rest. One such diet is the Pescatarian diet, which is often the focus of individuals who are trying to quit eating red meat and up their vegetable intake. This is a good diet to eat more fruits and vegetables without […]
Do DNA Diets Work?
It is likely you have already encountered an advertisement for DNA-based diets on the internet. These may go by “nutrigenomics” or “precision nutrition” eating plans. These eating plans base their advice on a person’s own DNA to determine what foods are best for them. The diets are already available, but do they really work? Or […]
Common Eating Disorders
The line that distinguishes an eating disorder from bad eating habits can be very subtle. Eating behaviors, food quantities, and dieting patterns can all help make this distinction. Being able to identify an eating disorder will help us take better care of ourselves and those we care about. Knowledge about eating disorders also helps debunk […]
Moveable Joints
Joint health is fundamental to movement and independence. When joints fall victim to injury or disease, the person becomes limited by pain and daily life suffers. The joint disease, arthritis, is estimated to have affected 54.4 million US adults per year between 2013 and 2015 (1). Anyone can suffer from joint problems- from the most […]
All About Cholesterol
The word cholesterol gets thrown around a lot in health literature. It many times ignores the lack of common understanding about what cholesterol is and how it affects health. For example, most of us have heard of the terms LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) and HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein). As a result, “bad” cholesterol and “good” cholesterol often […]
Supplement of the Month: B-Complex Vitamins
“B-complex” is a name that describes all water-soluble vitamins, with the exception of vitamin C. Storage of water-soluble vitamins is very limited. However, their daily intake is important to prevent deficiency. As a result, because these vitamins get washed-out daily their toxicity is unlikely, although not impossible. Why Mix B-Vitamins? B-complex supplements vary in […]
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a complicated disease. While there are many types of diabetes, type 2 is gaining the most momentum and poses a threat to public health. This disease gradually damages health and organs. In addition, if left untreated it can even lead to blindness. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the prevalence of diabetes […]
The Importance of Early Nutrition
As an adult, it can be hard to take on the habits of healthy eating. This is especially true for those who grew-up eating fast food, snacking, and with very little physical activity. For many, unhealthy eating habits started in childhood making them hard to break them and start eating healthy. It is therefore important […]
Supplement of the Month: Vitamin K
Vitamin K isn’t a well-known vitamin, yet it plays a crucial role in the body. It is involved in the coagulation (or clotting) of blood which is needed to patch vascular injuries and prevent major bleeding. Its name comes from the German word “koagulation” which simply starts with the letter K. Vitamin K is routinely […]