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So, you have a new medical diagnosis with coinciding nutrition therapy. Or maybe you are just trying to improve the quality of your diet. Now what? The changes seem straightforward…until you try to put them in action. If only nutrition prescriptions were as easy as taking a pill! With a few hacks, even the most […]
“I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Should I completely avoid gluten or is a little ok?” The only effective treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet, excluding all forms of wheat, barley and rye. Since gluten can “hide” in many processed foods or cross-contaminate gluten-free products, careful avoidance reduces the risk of […]
Turmeric is having a moment for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. We hope it becomes a permanent member of your spice drawer. A flowering plant related to the ginger family, turmeric is the main ingredient in many Indian and Southeast Asian dishes that use curry powder. Known for bright orange color, the root of the […]
Two rigorous studies reviewed in the journal Cell Metabolism provide complimentary support for eating earlier in the day. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital investigated the effect of early versus late meal timing when daily calories were kept constant. The early group ate at approximately 9 am, 1 pm and 5 pm while the late […]