The digestive system is incredibly complex and continuously being studied by scientists to uncover all of its secrets. The digestive system doesn’t just include the stomach, but also the mouth, esophagus, small intestine, and [ ... ]
In an effort to make it to the top of the pecking order in the food isle, egg producers are labeling their products in a way to become more “transparent” to the consumer. After all, who doesn’t feel better about purchasing [ ... ]
Let me address the elephant in the room: it’s Thanksgiving and we are all going to eat, a lot. I enjoy my cranberry kale salad as much as the next Nutritionist, but when it comes to a special occasion, who am I fooling? Thanksgiving [ ... ]
It’s a sip around the world. Eggnog, hot chocolate, hot cider. Hot cider, eggnog, hot chocolate. Hot chocolate, hot cider, eggnog. (Oh—and the occasional peppermint mocha.) If you’re already dreading the never-ending flow [ ... ]
Let’s face it, the gym is an intimidating place. Take it from somebody who used to work in them. No matter which gym you attend, you will most likely find the same types of people: the quiet crowd, the chatty crowd, the cardio [ ... ]
How much fish have you reeled into your diet lately? The fish in the sea everyone’s been telling you about is no cliché—metaphorically and literally, there are in fact plenty of fish to go around the world. But out of all [ ... ]
It’s a latte more than seasonal spice. Okay, be honest. How many pumpkin spice lattes have you had so far this season? (It’s alright if you said every day. We understand.) Next time before you sip that PSL, however, ask yourself: [ ... ]
Congratulations! You have completed the first step to becoming healthier! Deciding to make a change can be one of the hardest but most rewarding things you will do in your life. Taking small manageable steps is the best way to ensure [ ... ]
Inflammation. The culprit for most disease states, is actually a good thing. Woah…Wait…What?! That’s right! Inflammation is a good thing. Now, I say this with a HUGE but, on the end of it. Inflammation is your [ ... ]
A friend once stated to me, while we were on our evening walk in the crisp October air, that all she had to eat was a half a box of cheez-its and take a multi vitamin and still be healthy with the occasional exercise of bungee fitness. [ ... ]
