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Health Tips: Change Children's Behavior Through Diet
July 1st, 2012While it is well known that synthetic dyes negatively impact the behavior of children who already have short attention spans and are generally hyperactive, it’s not only children with ADHD who benefit from a “clean” diet.
Health Tips: Eating Fish, Chicken, and Nuts May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
July 1st, 2012A new study published in the online issue of Neurology suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing, and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems.
Grapefruit Consumption Associated With Lower Body Weight
June 1st, 2012Trying to lose weight? Grapefruit may help you reach your goal. Researchers analyzed data from the 2003 to 2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and found that women age 19 and older who consume grapefruit tend to have significantly greater intake of key nutrients, higher HDL-cholesterol, and a lower body weight than women who do not eat grapefruit.
Quick Nutrition: Gluten-Mania
May 1st, 2012More than ever, people in the United States stumble through aisles at the grocery store, lined with gluten-free products. From cake mixes to pasta sauces, gluten seems to be the new buzzword. According to the Nielsen Company, sales of gluten-free products have been rising steadily. Is it really just a fad or is there more to the hype than the media is letting on?
The "fad" that isn't going away.
Nutrient Supplements for Autism Management
April 1st, 2012Modifying the diet of an autistic child or adult sets the stage for success in making sure their needs are being met while keeping their behavior in check. Food additives have made it difficult to control diet, but here is a list of things to add and to avoid.
What to add and what to avoid.The Best Diet for Optimal Health
March 1st, 2012There is much wisdom in the old saying “You are what you eat,” and doctors and dietitians alike will tell you that good health starts with a good diet. To help make eating well as simple as possible, we teamed up with four nutrition specialists to create an easy-to-follow diet plan that’s good for everyone.
Forget the fads. This plan is all you need to reach your ideal weight--and maintain it.
Curing Type 2 Diabetes With Food
January 1st, 2012Is the concept of curing type 2 diabetes through diet really such a strange notion? After all, diet was one of the key contributors that got you into this situation in the first place. Conventional wisdom seems to disagree, however.
Break down the barriers that prevent you from reclaiming your health and your life.
Don’t Let Your Genes Define You
I have a personal triumph story to share, and I hope it inspires you when you think that your genes define you.
Trying To Lose Weight? Eat right, not less
October 5th, 2011A recent Harvard study has shown that it’s not how much you eat, but what you eat that helps you maintain or lose weight.
The Right Diet for Your Pet
October 5th, 2011We know you’re dedicated to leading a healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to watching what you eat. You count calories, read labels, and research ingredients; you’ve already cut fast food, trans fats, and excess sugar from your own diet, only consuming what you know to be healthy, natural, and good for your body.
Good nutrition leads to healthy, happy pets.
