According to the latest research, many Americans lack adequate amounts of
dietary fiber as well as calcium, potassium and vitamin D in our diets. Protein
at each meal also helps build and maintain …
According to the latest research, many Americans lack adequate amounts of
dietary fiber as well as calcium, potassium and vitamin D in our diets. Protein
at each meal also helps build and maintain …
Nutrition knowledge is constantly evolving and while the evidence this physician
presented from 2016 and 2017 seems to question the health benefits of dietary
fiber, there are now even more reasons…
According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration is simply the condition that occurs
when we use or lose more fluid than we take in. Deprived of adequate fluids, the
body is unable to perform its normal f…
According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration is simply the condition that occurs
when we use or lose more fluid than we take in. Deprived of adequate fluids, the
body is unable to perform its normal f…
Fructose is a simple sugar found in regular sugar as well as high fructose corn
syrup. And the amounts don’t vary much. Sugar (sucrose) is 50% fructose; high
fructose corn syrup is 55% fructose. In…
Fructose is a simple sugar found in regular sugar as well as high fructose corn
syrup. And the amounts don’t vary much. Sugar (sucrose) is 50% fructose; high
fructose corn syrup is 55% fructose. In…
Remember that vitamin K-2 is synthesized in our guts by the good
bacteria, Lactobacillus. Include fermented dairy foods such as yogurt in your
diet along with foods high in dietary fiber such as fr…
What is sustainability? It has become a huge buzzword but I like this
definition: Supplying a growing world with food, fuel, feed and fiber — while
safeguarding its resources for future generations…
Vitamin K has been studied for its role in bone health. Both Vitamin K1 and K2
are involved in processes that help build bone strength, but it appears that
vitamin K2 is the most protective in this…
Vitamin K has been studied for its role in bone health. Both Vitamin K1 and K2
are involved in processes that help build bone strength, but it appears that
vitamin K2 is the most protective in this…
Ranchers are animal nutritionists, veterinarians, mechanics, accountants and horsemen all in one. They believe in hard work…getting enough exercise is hardly ever a problem. I like that.
Besides being crunchy good, researchers report that whole grains may reduce the
risk for certain cancers (colon cancer in particular) and may help reduce our
risk for developing type 2 diabetes and…
Breastfed babies can sometimes react to certain proteins that drift into mom’s
milk from the food she eats. Symptoms of food-related allergies in breastfed
babies may include wheezing, skin rashes,…
Yay! It’s a brand new year. A chance to begin anew. I’m especially excited about getting this weak body back in shape after recovering from foot surgery. Whatever your goals this year, here are som…
I was pleasantly intrigued over recent headlines: “Study: Wine and Cheese May
Protect Against Cognitive Decline.” “Study says wine and cheese may boost brain
health.” It might have been helpful to …
“My cholesterol is too high,” a patient explained. “But I can’t help it. It’s
hereditary.” She was right. Her type of high cholesterol is called familial
hypercholesterolemia (FH). It’s an in…