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Foods and Depression Oct. 13, 2023
It may come as a surprise, but what we choose to eat can affect our mood. And as we head into the ho... 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
Healthy Diet, Healthy Baby Sep. 08, 2023
We know that what we eat matters. The right foods can also help promote a healthy pregnancy. That's ... Read More
Helping Kids Eat Healthy Sep. 01, 2023
Getting your kids to eat healthy can be challenging, especially in the hectic mornings before school... Read More
Weight Loss and Aging Aug. 25, 2023
The older we get, it seems the harder it is to lose weight. And the majority of us fight this battle... Read More
What You Drink Matters Aug. 18, 2023
For all of us, what we choose to drink makes a difference. A new study highlights how important drin... Read More
Rethink Your Drink Aug. 11, 2023
You might want to think twice before reaching for a regular soda. In a new study, researchers found ... Read More
Boosting Your Immunity Aug. 04, 2023
Getting through COVID-19 has made us all think a bit about our immune health and how we can boost it... Read More
Walking for Health Jul. 28, 2023
Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be. If one of your goals is to be healthier, try w... Read More
Breakfast Time Jul. 21, 2023
What time should you eat breakfast? A French study finds early is best. In the study, eating breakfa... Read More
Diet and Cancer Jul. 14, 2023
By 2040, there will be 29.5 million new cancer cases each year in the United States, according to th... Read More
Colorful Diet for Your Eyes Jul. 07, 2023
In a sports nutrition class I teach at the University of Illinois Springfield, the role of nutrition... Read More
Psoriasis and Your Diet Jun. 30, 2023
Can what you eat help calm psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the skin? It's ide... Read More
Brain Health Jun. 23, 2023
Many of us know all too well the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. My father-... Read More
A Younger Brain Jun. 16, 2023
Here's another win for the Mediterranean diet pattern. A new study finds that switching to a diet fu... Read More
Pantry or Refrigerator? Jun. 09, 2023
Where to store various foods can be tricky at times. We know milk, meat and eggs belong in the fridg... Read More
Nitrate Confusion Jun. 02, 2023
If you're confused about consuming nitrates, you're not alone. Many studies suggest that nitrates be... Read More
Dietary Guidelines and Good Gut Health May. 26, 2023
Good gut health may be as simple as following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updated every fi... Read More
