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About PROTEIN by Julie Adams, RD Protein in an essential macronutrient that performs a myriad of functions from structural support to acting as enzymes and hormones. Protein is important for oxygen transport, fluid balance, and the absorption of nutrients. Deficient protein intake can increase the risk of muscle loss, blood sugar imbalance and decreased […]
Supplements for Weight Loss by Claire Allen, RD Weight loss supplements continue to gain popularity in North America to help treat obesity. Launches of new products tripled in 2021 compared to the year prior. But, do these supplements really work, and is there science to support the claims? Below are a few popular weight […]
Diet vs. Medication Treatment for IBS by Danielle Genenz, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut disorder characterized by symptoms of chronic, episodic abdominal pain, altered bowel habits, bloating, sensation of incomplete bowel movement, straining and/or urgency which is not explained by structural abnormalities. While the condition can be frustrating […]
High-fiber Diet Linked to Lower Antibiotic Resistance by Danielle Genenz, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT As the ability of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents are weakening in their effectiveness to fight infections, the need for other treatment options is growing quickly. A recent study published in American Society for Microbiology might have a promising solution. […]
