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Herbs and Spices Pack a Powerful Punch by Julie Adams, RD As aromas of your beloved Thanksgiving recipes waft through your kitchen this month, let it be a reminder to incorporate herbs and spices in your meals all year long. Sodium intake will fall while robust flavors and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals will increase – a […]
Weight Management Program Relieves GERD by Liz Moon NP GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is one of the most commonly diagnosed digestive disorders in the United States. A systematic review by El-Serag et al. estimated the prevalence of GERD in the US is up to 28%. The mainstay of management has been lifestyle modifications, histamine-2 […]
Change of seasons: MINDFUL EATING by Jen Buettner, RN The fall season is a transitionary time. The days getting shorter, leaves changing colors and falling off the trees, and the drop in temperature are all external cues that change is imminent. During this transition period, animals prepare for winter and bears prepare to hibernate. […]
Arsenic in Our Food by Claire Allen, RD Arsenic is often considered a dangerous substance, but it is also a naturally occurring metalloid. As such, humans are often exposed via food, water, air, and soil. The concern arises after long term exposure, which has been linked to various health conditions such as certain cancers, […]
