To Life! Therapeutic Life-style Changes
Therapeutic life-style changes, commonly referred to as “TLC” is a strategy commonly used by healthcare providers to assist patients embrace […]
Therapeutic life-style changes, commonly referred to as “TLC” is a strategy commonly used by healthcare providers to assist patients embrace […]
To reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, increase physical activity to 30 minutes at moderate-intensity — most days […]
Grains are a type of carbohydrate also known as cereals, are members of the grass (Gramineae) family of plants and […]
We live in a world where the energy of the food supply most frequently exceeds that of the opportunities for […]
Alcohol is the most consumed drug worldwide and may have some cardioprotective effects. The AHA statement on alcohol defines moderate […]
A healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals that may have many health benefits. […]
Functional foods are conventional and modified foods that according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have “additional health benefits” […]
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest and unlike most other carbohydrates cannot be broken down […]
Nutrient-drug interaction definition: some foods may alter blood concentrations of some commonly prescribed medicines and supplements — sometimes with dangerous […]
Fat is a general name for a type of macronutrient that along with protein and carbohydrates provide energy for our […]
Coffee, after water, is the most widely consumed beverage in the United States, and is the principal source of caffeine […]
The Paleo Diet is rich in meat, poultry, seafood, fruits, vegetables, with no grains, refined white flour or sugar and […]
Two out of three Americans are now overweight or obese and the fast food industry may be part of the […]
Stephen Raskin, MD My world view has been tempered by more than 35 years of cardiology practice and the realization […]
Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (einkorn, durum, faro, graham, Kamut®, semolina, and spelt), rye, […]
The MIND diet, a healthy nutrition pattern with less sodium and elements of the Mediterranean nutrition pattern can lower the […]
Contrary to popular belief, genetically modified crops are the most extensively tested crops ever added to our food supply. GMO […]
Culinary herbs have also been grown and used to flavor foods since antiquity. Many of these herbs contain potent antioxidant […]
Eating habits play a larger role in health than whether a food is produced organically or by conventional food production […]
On May 20, 2016 the FDA mandated an important update for the Nutrition Facts Label. This represents a very significant […]
In the USA healthcare costs in 2014 reached $3.0 trillion and accounted for 17.5% of gross domestic product and nearly three […]
Milk and other diary products such as yogurt, cheese, and sour cream are good sources of calcium, potassium and vitamin […]
There is no sound scientific evidence that extracted juices are any healthier than the juice you get by eating the […]
The non-nutritive sweeteners or so-called zero-calorie sweeteners that are commonly used in the United States include aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, neotame and, the […]
Proteins are macronutrients that are our body’s building blocks and crucial for strong muscles, organs, the blood and immune systems […]
The once-maligned egg may not be that bad after all — despite having more than twice the cholesterol compared to […]
Grains contain carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and other nutrients and are an important part of a healthy diet. Some incorrectly label […]
According to the American Dietetic Association a vegetarian diet is defined as one that does not include meat (including fowl) […]
Salt also known as “table salt” is chemically sodium chloride and chloride and is typically used as a seasoning and […]
Maintaining health and well being particularly as we age is a hope we share and is of particular concern for […]
Higher omega-3 fatty acid blood levels particularly the long-chain variety of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) have cardiovascular protective […]
The American Heart Association defined ideal cardiovascular health based on 7 risk factors. Ideal cardiovascular health is the presence of […]
According to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a dietary supplement can be a vitamin, a mineral, […]
Sugar is a general term for sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food. Sugars may be […]
Carbohydrates represent an important part of a healthy nutrition pattern but what is more important is the type or quality of […]