Should you follow a Paleo gluten-free diet or a vegan diet? Should you pop omega-3 or turmeric supplements? About 23 million people in the United States who suffer from autoimmune diseases face these ...
Pressure ulcers, now called pressure injuries, can be a problem for elderly patients in long term care, hospitals, and nursing homes. In fact, more than 70% of pressure injuries occur in individuals ...
Research suggests nutritious snacks that fit into your clients’ calorie needs may control weight and improve overall health. When clients hear the word “snacking,” visions of double-stuffed cookies, ...
Whenever Pat was upset, stressed, anxious, or depressed, she’d eat large quantities of food in one sitting in the hopes of calming her emotions. “On one occasion, I ate seven bowls of cereal for ...
Blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer, according to South Dakota State University graduate Marin Plumb. Anthocyanins, a group of antioxidant compounds, ...
Open a newspaper or visit a news website and you’re bound to find stories about food safety, food recalls, or other food-processing issues. The food industry is continually searching for ...
Today's Dietitian is doing its part to push the fiber intake of Americans with its fabulous list of the highest fiber foods people should be eating today. Many areas of nutrition tend to elicit ...
There’s nothing like having a hot cup of tea to jump-start your morning or a tall glass of iced tea to cool you off in the summertime. For more than 5,000 years, various peoples and cultures across ...
Experts examine whether alternative approaches can cure the disease or at least send it into remission. John couldn’t seem to quench his thirst no matter how much water he drank. With his wife’s ...
Social media, podcasts, and the internet can be a mixed bag of nutrition and health information, and one of the latest questionable claims making the rounds is that seed oils cause everything from ...
Research indicates fats in dairy foods don’t increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and may in fact benefit health. When asked about dairy recommendations for people aged 2 and older, most ...
As the popularity of these products rises, so do concerns about their hazards. According to market researcher Packaged Facts, the US energy drink/shot market was worth $12.5 billion in 2012 and is ...