February 25, 2009
Have you noticed that omega-3s seem to be added to all types of food such as eggs, oj, milk, cereal and yogurt? When you read the label it can be confusing. What is the source of the omega-3s and how much is in the product? Here’s what you need to know to be a label [...]
February 18, 2009
This week on the podcast my guest is Sheila Dean who specializes in the latest nutrition information for autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Sheila is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. In the past she has worked with the Duke University Medical Center Endocrinology and Metabolism Disorders Clinic. Currently, Sheila is [...]
February 11, 2009
If you read my blog regularly, you know I’m a chocolate lover. I have some chocolate most every day and dark chocolate is my favorite. Dark chocolate with cherries, hazelnuts, spices…I love it all. If you feel the same way or plan to give chocolate to someone special and whose heart you care about this [...]
February 4, 2009
When it comes to your diet, what one improvement could you make that is talked about frequently? Eat more fruits and vegetables! This mantra is now engrained in nutrition education because of the health benefits from consuming fruits and vegetables. Look for intense colors or the colors of the rainbow…right? Then you know that the [...]