Heartburn? Don’t Automatically Reach for the Pill
Acid reflux and heart burn are not pleasant feelings. They make us uncomfortable, and it often hurts. What we usually do is take a proton pump inhibitor, such as prilosec, prevacid, and nexium or...
View ArticleBest Snacks for Blood Glucose Control
For blood glucose control, frequent snacking is important because it: Helps improve your metabolism Helps prevent over eating at meal Helps control blood sugar levels However, some snack choices...
View Article8 Tips for Parents to Take Control of Childhood Obesity
It’s no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. According to the CDC, over one third of children and adolescents are considered overweight or obese. If action is not taken to change the...
View ArticleMaking Sense of Cholesterol Guidelines
One thing I love about science and this world of health, wellness, and nutrition is that it is ever-changing. Study after study is performed, literature is written and then re-written, new things come...
View ArticleThe Addiction of Sugar
Research has shown that sugar is just as addicting as cocaine. Scary! High sugar consumption mimics our brain’s natural opiate system, which are the pleasure chemicals found in the brain. We’re...
View ArticleA Family Meal a Day Keeps Obesity Away
Studies have shown that having meals at the dinner table, as a family, promotes healthy eating habits and food choices, as well as a healthier lifestyle. Children who eat at the dinner table with...
View ArticleReasons Why You Might Do a Detox
The Detox Revolution (that’s what I am calling it) has been around for a while, but I feel like it has picked up momentum over the last decade or so. If you are anything remotely health conscious, I...
View ArticleIt’s More Than the Salt Shaker
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 89% of US adults consume more than the recommended 2300 milligrams of sodium/day in the years 2009 – 2012. To top that off, a report...
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