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Healthy Hearts Feb. 02, 2024
February is American Heart Month, a time when we focus on heart disease, the No. 1 killer of America... Read More
Nutrition Fact or Fiction? Jan. 26, 2024
Ever wonder how many carbohydrates you should be eating? Or if a detox diet really works? Or how oft... Read More
The Reason for Exercise Jan. 19, 2024
If what you eat matters more than how much you exercise when it comes to weight loss, do you still n... Read More
The Diet for Health Jan. 12, 2024
If your New Year's resolution hasn't lasted any longer than your kids' Christmas toys, here's a way ... Read More
What Really Works Jan. 05, 2024
Weight loss ranks as one of the top New Year's resolutions every year. So, here it is, the first wee... Read More
Inflammation and Your Diet Dec. 29, 2023
Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long ca... Read More
What Kids Will Eat Dec. 22, 2023
A recently published study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights kids'... Read More
Making Every Bite Count Dec. 15, 2023
The 2020 to 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out, updated every five years. This edition ur... Read More
No Magic Diet Dec. 08, 2023
This is the season when we turn to that magic diet that will help us drop those unwelcome COVID-19 a... Read More
Wild Versus Farmed Dec. 01, 2023
Most of us know that fish and seafood need to be part of our menus — at least twice a week. Th... Read More
Removing the Excuses Nov. 24, 2023
Sometimes it's the smallest things that can help us reach our goals. Take breakfast, for example. If... Read More
See Veterinarian for Pet's Red or Cloudy Eye Nov. 23, 2023
Q: My cat was diagnosed with uveitis after I noticed that the iris of one eye had turned red, its pu... Read More
No More Brain Fog Nov. 17, 2023
Whatever your holidays look like this year, you can help your brain stay healthy with foods that sup... Read More
Dried Fruit Can Be Healthy Nov. 10, 2023
If you look at your diet, do you get enough fruits and vegetables? For most of us, the answer is no.... Read More
Nutrition News Over the Years Nov. 03, 2023
I've written this weekly column for more than 30 years, starting when I was a reporter for the State... Read More
Vitamin C for Your Muscles Oct. 20, 2023
Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more ov... Read More
Quality Plants Oct. 06, 2023
I've been around long enough to remember when vegetarian diets were all the rage. Now we call them p... Read More
Weight Loss by the Numbers Sep. 29, 2023
When I see someone serious about losing weight, they typically have a habit of tracking their calori... Read More
Powerful Fruits and Vegetables Sep. 22, 2023
I think we're still learning how important adding fruits and vegetables can be to our health. The U... Read More
Whole Grains and Health Sep. 15, 2023
I'm learning more and more about the importance of including whole grains in our diet. A recently re... Read More
